In this episode, Laurent Cochet interviews Simon Burton, co-founder of CB Resourcing, about the evolution of professional communities, knowledge management, and the impact of AI on organizational knowledge. They explore how specialized networks and events are shaping the future of AI-driven knowledge work.

key topics

The evolution of CB Resourcing from recruitment to community building

The role of professional communities in the AI era

Knowledge management challenges and opportunities with AI

Impact of AI on organizational knowledge and talent pipelines

Strategies for staying relevant in a rapidly changing AI landscape

Titles

Building Communities in the AI Era: Insights from CB Resourcing

How AI is Transforming Knowledge Management and Professional Networks

sound bites

"Knowledge professionals are the guardians of the corpus of knowledge"

"AI is a people and process issue, not just technology"

"Deciding how to define your data is fundamental to AI success"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest

166:34:35 Simon Burton's background and journey into AI and knowledge management

4111:01:28 The evolution of CB Resourcing and its focus on professional communities

8833:15:15 The importance of knowledge management professionals in AI

12333:15:34 Differentiating CB Resourcing from larger firms

17416:35:53 Research on knowledge management operating models

204999:56:11 Challenges of expanding and staying relevant

253333:16:46 US expansion and building a professional community

278333:16:59 Impact of AI on knowledge and research functions

339999:57:31 AI's underestimated impact on organizational knowledge

428888:51:34 Talent pipeline disruptions caused by AI and offshoring

477222:12:01 Future goals and success metrics for CB Resourcing

543888:52:33 Advice for organizations on preparing their knowledge functions for AI

631666:40:00 Lessons from Simon Burton's career and advice to his younger self

660000:00:00 Closing remarks and how to connect with Simon Burton

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/siburt/

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Simon Burton, Managing Director and Co-Founder of CB Resourcing, joins AI InterConnect to explain why knowledge management, human expertise and strong processes are essential for successful enterprise AI.

Simon shares how CB Resourcing serves strategy consultancies, professional-services firms, law firms, investment banks and private-equity organisations through specialist recruitment, executive search and industry intelligence. He also reveals how the KIMRA Conference grew from leadership roundtables into an international community—and why it is now preparing to expand into the United States.

Discover why buying AI technology alone does not solve fragmented knowledge, how poor workforce decisions can damage future talent pipelines, and why tacit knowledge, governance and executive sponsorship matter.

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