In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vitaliy Lyoshin speaks with Ben Tasker, an AI educator and advocate, about the transformative impact of AI on the workforce, emphasizing the need for upskilling and reskilling in the face of AI-driven layoffs. He highlights the importance of personal branding and creating a learning plan to navigate the evolving job landscape. The discussion also covers the changing definition of skills, the shift towards skills-based hiring, and the necessity for individuals to adapt to the rapid advancements in AI technology.

Ben Tasker is an AI educator, workforce strategist, and Dean of AI at one of the world’s largest online universities. With a background in data science and engineering, he helps individuals and organizations navigate the shifting landscape of work driven by artificial intelligence. Ben is passionate about skills-based learning, human-centered upskilling, and building career resilience through personal branding. His work focuses on empowering people to thrive in what he calls the “between times” - the transitional space between the old world of work and the AI-powered future.

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Takeaways

* AI is creating a transitional space full of possibilities.

* The current wave of AI-driven layoffs is unprecedented.

* Upskilling and reskilling are crucial for career success.

* Human skills are becoming increasingly valuable in the AI era.

* AI skills and human skills are now distinct categories.

* Organizations are struggling to embrace AI technology fully.

* Creating a personal learning plan is crucial for career development.

* Skills-based hiring is gaining traction among large employers.

* The traditional education system is evolving to accommodate skills-based learning.

* Individuals must take ownership of their learning journey.

* Experiential education will become mainstream in the near future.

* Soft skills are essential and part of one's personality.

* Human skills will be prioritized as AI takes over specific tasks.

* Personal branding is increasingly important in the age of AI.

* Education will undergo significant transformation due to AI.

* Organizations need to develop structured learning plans for employees.

* Learning can be enjoyable and doesn't have to be traditional.

* AI can help personalize education and learning experiences.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

03:00 The Tsunami of AI-Driven Change

05:39 Evolving Roles in the AI Era

08:16 Redefining Skills in the Age of AI

10:25 Organizational Shifts and AI Implementation

12:30 Personal Journeys and Career Pivots

14:47 Creating a Learning Plan for the Future

17:49 Skill-Based vs Degree-Based Learning

20:24 The Future of Work and Skills-Based Hiring

23:20 Balancing Human and AI Skills

25:14 The Learn-Practice-Apply-Reflect Framework

27:45 Identifying Skills and Growth Opportunities

30:55 The Importance of Personal Branding

33:52 Using LinkedIn for Personal Branding

35:58 Transforming Education for Future Employees

38:51 Teaching AI in High Schools

41:42 Organizational Responsibility in Upskilling Employees

43: 58 Advice from Ben

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* Website: https://www.bentaskerai.com/

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentaskerai/

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