in this conversation, you’ll learn:

* why using ai as a "butler" is actually making you a micromanager

* the difference between giving a command and giving a mission

* the new skills product managers need, from designing guardrails to architecting workflows

* how to think about ai as a coworker, not just a tool

where to find prayerson:

* x: https://x.com/iamprayerson

* linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prayersonchristian/

in this episode, we cover:

* (00:00 - 02:28) the problem with your ai butler

* why "prompt engineering" is really just micromanagement.

* how a constant stream of small, reactive tasks creates inefficiency.

* (02:28 - 04:06) the shift to autonomous ambition

* the inefficiency of a reactive workflow, citing the apa study on productivity loss.

* introducing agentic ai as the "coworker" that handles missions, not just commands.

* (04:06 - 06:30) agentic ai in action

* the key difference between a "task" and a "mission."

* examples of an agent autonomously breaking down a complex goal like planning a team offsite.

* real-world results from a digitaldefynd report and a logistics case study.

* (06:30 - 09:16) the new role of the product manager

* the role evolution from a foreman to the ceo of a human-ai team.

* a deep dive into the three new core skills: goal definition, guardrail design, and feedback loops.

* (09:16 - 10:51) the future of human-ai partnership

* redefining success by building systems of governance around ai.

* the final thought on the importance of building trust and empowering autonomous coworkers.

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