
Everyone’s talking about AI, automation, and the next big tool. But Barbara Wittmann, founder of the Digital Wisdom Collective, says the real upgrade isn’t in the tech - it’s in us.Her framework has helped over 100 tech leaders build a mindset that evolves as fast as the machines around it.In this episode, Rocco Strydom and Barbara explore:Why Accenture, Amazon, and other giants are struggling to balance AI with peopleHow companies can embed human infrastructure into digital transformationThe dangers of one-off AI consulting and why continuous training winsEmpowering the “middle layer” - the real innovators inside organizationsHow smaller firms can outpace big tech through culture and adaptabilityWhy Europe’s cautious approach to AI could actually be its secret advantageQuote to Remember:“The survival of the wisest matters more than the speed of the machine.” — Barbara Wittmann