How to Adapt and Thrive in the Age of AI
Surfing the AI Tsunami
In a video lesson, Professor Michael Watkins highlights the rapid evolution of AI technology and its transformative impact on industries, emphasizing the importance of actively engaging with these changes for improved outcomes and leadership.
Understanding AI’s Ongoing Evolution
AI has quietly evolved over decades, transitioning from background tasks to advanced capabilities like content creation and decision-making, and understanding its progression is crucial for adapting to the new workplace dynamics it is shaping, as explored by Professor Michael Watkins in this video lesson.
Five Principles for Designing Human-AI Hybrid Systems
AI is a powerful collaborator that requires human oversight, clear roles, and governance to ensure responsible use; Professor Michael Watkins outlines five principles for designing effective human-AI hybrid systems that adapt and improve while maintaining ethical standards.
Three Techniques for Becoming a Prompt Engineer
In this video lesson, Professor Michael Watkins outlines three effective strategies for enhancing AI interactions: define a role for the AI, provide precise starting points, and use a series of focused prompts to guide the conversation toward useful outcomes.
Three AI Limitations to Watch Out For
Professor Michael Watkins highlights the paradox of AI's confident yet often incorrect responses, urging users to treat its outputs as starting points and to be aware of three blind spots: hallucinations, over-helpfulness, and over-optimism, which can skew critical thinking and accuracy.
Navigating AI’s Ethical Dilemmas
Professor Michael Watkins emphasizes that while AI can drive business value, leaders must prioritize ethical oversight, employee empathy, and proactive measures to mitigate risks like bias and job displacement in an AI-driven workplace.
Being an Engaged AI Leader
To become an effective AI leader, you must actively integrate AI into daily operations, experiment with new models, and foster curiosity among your team, as basic literacy alone is insufficient for staying relevant in today's rapidly evolving landscape.
Michael Watkins offers a stark metaphor for today’s AI moment: you can either be a dinosaur, helplessly watching the asteroid hurtle toward you, or a surfer, skillfully riding the waves of change. So — what’s your move? If you’re ready to surf, this class will help you craft better prompts, design human-AI systems, and inspire others to catch the wave with you.
Learning Objectives
- Anticipate and adapt to AI-driven shifts in your role and industry.
- Identify emerging AI-related risks and opportunities.
- Craft prompts that get you better, faster results.
- Imagine high-impact, real-world use cases for human-AI collaboration.
- Foster ethical, empathetic, and curious AI adoption across your organization.