Melody explores the transformative power of AI in learning and the need for individuals to adapt to this changing landscape. Rapid technological advancements and the integration of AI and automation are expected to displace jobs and require continuous learning. Organizations are investing in upskilling and re-skilling employees to prepare for the workforce of the future. Deloitte coined the term 'skill-based organizations' where skills are valued over traditional job roles, allowing individuals to wear multiple hats and push projects forward. The shift towards a gig economy and the use of technology also encourages individuals to continuously learn and practice new skills.

Takeaways

• Technological disruption is expected to displace jobs, making continuous learning essential.
• Organizations are investing in upskilling and re-skilling employees to prepare for the future workforce.
• Skill-based organizations value skills over traditional job roles, allowing individuals to wear multiple hats and push projects forward.
• The gig economy and the use of technology encourage individuals to continuously learn and practice new skills.
• Collaboration between humans and AI systems is emphasized in the workplace, with humans playing crucial roles in training, explaining outcomes, and ensuring responsible use of machines.

Resources:

·  World Economic Forum, "The Future of Jobs Report 2020"

·  McKinsey Global Institute, "Jobs Lost, Jobs Gained: Workforce Transitions in a Time of Automation"

·  PwC, "Next in TMT 2024: Meeting disruption with reinvention"

·  Olga Mizrahi, "The gig is up: Thriving in the new era of work"

·  Harvard Business Review, "Collaborative Intelligence: Humans and AI Are Joining Forces"

-   Deloitte, “The skills-based organization: A new operating model for work and the workforce”

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