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BLOGTools of the Trade: AI

by Randall CraigFiled in: Blog, AI, Career Planning, Make It Happen Tipsheet, Professional DevelopmentTagged as: , , ,

If you are reading this and profess to have some expertise in AI, then you may be offended by my next comment: it soon won’t matter, and your “expertise” is fast becoming irrelevant. Your long term career is in jeopardy, and your short term prospects are also questionable.

Note that I didn’t say that AI is becoming irrelevant; exactly the opposite is true. If you value your Artificial Intelligence expertise, consider the impact of these three converging trends:

  1. The general population – and certainly the business world – will fast be approaching your level of knowledge. No one will be willing to listen to (or pay) for common knowledge.
  2. There is a dramatic shift from learning about AI, to learning about how AI can support real business goals. Core expertise (Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Sales, HR, Operations, etc.) has enduring value much more so than expertise on using a tool. While it is true that some people make their living as driving instructors (tool: car) and call center trainers (tool: telephone), at best these are niche professions.
  3. There is a recognition that AI by itself is only one part of a robust business strategy.  Knowledge about integrating this throughout the organization, and using this tool to build a more powerful business model, is far more valuable than just AI itself.

THIS WEEK’S ACTION PLAN

Unless you see your long-term career in AI, it’s time to focus on the basics of your expertise, and not just a single tool of your trade, such as artificial intelligence. This week, consider where you’re spending your time: If you’re spending too much time on the tools and not enough getting better in your core, then flip your priorities… or eventually become irrelevant.

AI Insight: Too often time is spent on incremental workflow improvements using AI, rather than strategic leaps. Only by building exceptional “core” knowledge at the expert or thought-leader level, will you understand where that strategic leap may come from.

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