At the recent AI Agent & Copilot Summit, Microsoft’s Bryan Goode shared insights on how AI agents and copilots will reshape business operations. He emphasized the need for companies to adopt a focused strategy when implementing AI, rather than a scattergun approach. By carefully selecting where and how to deploy these technologies, businesses can enhance ...
At the AI Agent & Copilot Summit, Microsoft executives highlighted the future of work centered around agentic technology. They discussed how businesses can leverage AI for autonomous operations and suggested a shift in employee evaluation, focusing on one’s ability to build and manage AI agents. Ray Smith, a Microsoft VP, outlined three transformation areas: enhancing ...
This article tackles the important question of how to effectively use artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity in organizations. Instead of taking a drastic approach, such as layoffs, the focus should shift to thoughtfully redesigning jobs around AI. As companies grow, bureaucracy often increases, leading to inefficiencies and excess staff in administrative roles. The article ...
Agentic AI is transforming how businesses operate by acting as a virtual workforce that streamlines enterprise workflows. Unlike traditional applications, these AI agents can think independently, enhancing efficiency similar to microservices architectures. During a recent panel at Mobile World Congress, experts discussed how IT departments will shift their focus to managing AI agents, parallel to ...
In my upcoming talk, I will explore the role of AI Agents and Programmable Organisations, highlighting the growing divide between companies that actively experiment with these technologies and those that view AI as just a theoretical concept. The businesses embracing AI are uncovering new organizational opportunities, while others face mounting anxiety in board meetings. For ...
In this week’s podcast episode, Josh Bersin delves into the crucial topic of improving productivity by addressing bureaucracy in organizations. He argues that it’s unfair to blame workers for inefficiencies, suggesting that the real issue lies with leadership. When leaders over-hire, lack clear goals, and don’t invest in strong leadership alignment, bureaucracy tends to grow. ...
The AI Agent & Copilot Podcast explores the latest advancements in AI, featuring insights from industry leaders. In a recent episode, host Tom Smith discusses key takeaways from Microsoft’s AI Tour in New York, highlighting the commitment of major financial institutions to AI integration. Notably, BNY’s CIO shared that over 50,000 employees have access to ...
The article discusses the misconception that AI agents will soon transform businesses. The author argues that to effectively implement AI, organizations must first deeply understand their existing processes and frameworks. He highlights the risks of blindly adopting AI without addressing the foundational elements that guide business operations. Instead of simplifying tasks, AI may complicate systems, ...
Artificial Intelligence agents are often oversold as revolutionary tools for businesses, but in reality, they simply add complexity to existing systems. The author, Theo Priestley, argues that without a solid understanding of business processes, relying on AI can lead to chaos rather than improvement. Companies should first clearly define their processes and data before deploying ...
The article discusses the growing role of AI agents in the workplace, emphasizing their potential to enhance decision-making and employee experiences. According to a recent survey, many CEOs believe that AI will require new skills from their teams, signaling a shift towards a hybrid workforce. Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, predicts that IT departments will take ...
