Hello everyone! And welcome to episode 76 of Shape of Tomorrow! Today our three segments look at AI in various areas: Music, Education and Personal Tools. I explore a new tool that allows users to create their own music and showcase a couple of examples of this. As well, I’ll share a course that Google and MIT have created for educators in the area of AI. Lastly we look at a low-code/no-code tool I’ve been experimenting that allows you to leverage Generative AI to create your own tool.

Good morning everyone! Back from vacation and so happy to step through three segments today. In the first segment of today’s episode I talk about some leadership lessons I enjoyed reading from Frank Slootman, with a focus on being mission-driven and driving growth. In our second segment I’ll talk about integrating AI in a meaningful way within your organization. Lastly we have a tech tool tip of the week that brings a low-code/no-code platform that you might be able to leverage.

Hello everyone! I’m pleased to be podcasting this morning from Orlando Florida! Today I talk about a really exciting offering from Open Interpreter and their AI that acts as a true assistant. As well I’ll unpack some thoughts about what you need to do within your organization to ensure that you can actually leverage and benefit from AI. Lastly, I’ll talk about an interesting use case for the Apple Vision Pro within a medical setting. Buckle up! Here we go!

Join me today, as I talk about an interesting phone from a company called Minimal, and the trend of single purpose, simple devices. In our second segment, I’ll talk about the importance and applicability of futurist within your own organization as part of your strategic planning process. Thanks for listening! Buckle up! Here we go!

Hello listeners. Thanks for joining me today! On today’s podcast you’ll hear about some new developments in AI bots, some answers to listener questions about MicroStrategy HyperCards and ethics considerations regarding AI implementation. I throw in a few other tidbits here and there as well to round out this week’s considerations on the future. Plus a special announcement on a new thing I’ll be recording going forward for readers of my newsletter. Buckle up! Here we go!

Hi everyone! I’ve been away in the Washington area spending time in Tysons Corners Virginia in a three day training bootcamp with MicroStrategy, the leading Business Intelligence and Analytics firm and I’ve taken lots of thinking from the week and brought it to this week’s episode. I’ll talk about innovative new tools and features that allow for really impactful access to your organizational data. As well we will look at some really amazing AI tools that I had a chance to experience. In the second segment I talk about how we can strategically look at our own organizations through the lens of competition and our competitors. Lastly, I spend some time talking about the importance of developing use cases to ensure you get value from your data and analytics initiatives.

Hello everyone! Happy Friday and March 1st. Today’s episode I share some thoughts based on reader feedback from a recent article I wrote about what I call the Preeminence Paradox and how that can impact your organization’s innovation. I’ll also look at the recently called Project Titan at Apple, which was their electric car initiative. Lastly I have a tech tool tip of the week involving OneDrive.

In this thought-provoking episode of Shape of Tomorrow, we dive deep into the heart of technological and strategic advancements shaping our world. We begin with a critical look at AI accountability through the lens of Air Canada’s AI bot incident, unpacking the intricate balance between innovation and liability. We then tackle the formidable barriers to innovation, identifying both obstacles and solutions for organizations striving to foster a culture of creativity. The conversation shifts to the urgent need for educational reform, highlighting the essential new literacy skills required in our digital age. Additionally, we explore the revolutionary concept of a smartphone without apps, driven by AI. Join host Michael as he navigates these timely topics, offering expert insights, actionable advice, and a glimpse into the strategies that will shape our tomorrow.

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Welcome to today’s episode, where we will be talking about futurist tools, and frameworks that may assist you in your strategic planning process. I’ll also talk a little bit about the Apple Vision Pro and how some organizations are stepping into some experimentation. As well I throw in a little bit around artificial intelligence and a new tool that is available to those of you in Canada.

Hello listening community! Today I share some thoughts on AI and where it is beginning to show up in the everyday moments of work. I’ll also share some details on a fun but also valuable leadership experiment I’ve been a part of that involves journals. Lastly you’ll hear about that virtual future known as the metaverse and where it’s at these days. Thanks as always for joining! Buckle up! Here we go!