Hello and welcome to this week’s episode where we explore how AI is transforming the way we approach and develop strategy – not just in boardrooms, but in so many of the myriad of decisions businesses and leaders need to make almost daily.

Our guest is Ross Dawson, a globally recognised futurist, keynote speaker, and strategy advisor. Ross is the bestselling author of “Thriving on Overload” and founder of the Humans + AI community. Ross works with clients all round the globe including Google, Microsoft, American Express and Procter & Gamble.

Ross’s work today is focused on envisioning what AI can do to augment and support humans in a positive, value-adding way. As someone who uses AI extensively in his own strategic thinking and communication work, Ross combines both the big-picture vision of a futurist and the practical insights of someone experimenting with these tools daily.

What makes this conversation particularly valuable is Ross’s perspective on how AI is forcing organisations to become more thoughtful about their strategic processes – essentially learning to think about their thinking. We dive into practical examples of AI being used in boardrooms, including one fascinating case where the largest listed company in the UAE has implemented what they call a “board advisor” – an AI system that listens to conversations and identifies critical issues that might have been overlooked.

Ross also shares his thoughts on the critical human skills that become even more valuable in an AI-augmented world, and how threatened entry-level jobs can be completely reimagined to create value for both individuals and businesses. Plus, you’ll discover how Ross integrates multiple AI models into his daily work, using one to critique and build upon the outputs of others.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

• How AI is transforming strategic decision-making across four key domains – from organisational identity to strategy execution
• Real examples of AI being deployed in boardrooms, including “red teaming” for major investment decisions
• Why the most important human skills in an AI world are framing and judgment – and how we can develop these faster than ever before
• Ross’s personal AI toolkit and why he feeds outputs from one model into another for enhanced results
• The mindset shift required to see AI as a thinking partner rather than a replacement

This is a fascinating exploration of how humans and AI can work together to create better strategies and better outcomes, with the forward-thinking Ross Dawson.

 

Useful Links

Ross Dawson’s website  

Humans + AI Community

Ross’s book – Thriving on Overload