Dan is a tech futurist and optimist who equips leaders in how to think about the future of work and who trains organisations in how company cultures and technologies including AI will change the world in this Fifth Industrial Revolution.

He’s also an ex marketing agency owner and serial tech startup co-founder, with companies like HR tech startup YourFlock, Dan Sodergren is a digital marketing and technology expert who specialises in the future of work and AI.

His media work spans across BBC programmes: BBC Breakfast, BBC news channels, Watchdog, The One Show, RipOffBritain and on countless radio shows.

Web Links

IC CheckIn - self-assessment of AI readiness for internal communication pros:

www.iccheckin.com

Strategic AI for Internal Communication Professionals

https://events.humanitix.com/strategic-ai-for-internal-communication-professionals

Connect with Dan:

Website: https://www.dansodergren.com/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-sodergren-futureofwork/

00:00 Introduction to the Fifth Industrial Revolution

03:04 Understanding AI's Role in Business

06:06 The Halfway Point of AI Adoption

08:40 The Importance of Communication in Times of Change

11:50 Navigating Employee Discomfort with AI

14:41 The Future of AI in the Workplace

17:50 The Impact of AI on Company Culture

20:57 The Dangers of Overreliance on AI

25:35 The Sycophantic Nature of AI

26:11 Data Feedback Loops and AI's Darker Side

28:49 The Dystopian Reality of Convenience Technology

30:32 Dark Social and Employee Conversations

34:36 Psychology Over Technology in the Fifth Industrial Revolution

38:58 Chaos, Creativity, and Renewal in the Workplace

40:27 Emotional Intelligence as a Power Skill

46:49 The Necessity of Nuanced Communication in AI Adoption

47:58 Political Polarization vs. Business Unity

50:53 The Future of Work: Employee Empowerment

54:05 Navigating the Fifth Industrial Revolution

01:01:40 The Importance of AI Literacy

01:07:34 Investing in AI for Future Relevance

01:14:41 Closing thoughts

Connect with Us:

Host Mike Klein:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mklein818/

Website: https://changingtheterms.com/

Host Janet Hitchen:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janethitchen/

Website: https://www.janco.uk/

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