How To Become An AI Pacesetter: Superworker Explained
In this podcast I explain the four-stages of AI transformation and detail why and how “AI Pacesetters” will far outperform others in their AI business transformations. The Rise of the Superworker research explains this in more detail.
The Rise of the Superworker predictions report is available to all users of Galileo, The Josh Bersin Academy, or Corporate Members. (A Galileo Pro membership is only $39 per month, and JBA membership is $49 per month.)
If you want to learn more and follow our ongoing case studies, briefs, and AI tools, download the Rise of the Superworker Overview today. You will be registered for regular updates. And please register for our launch webinar where I will detail this entire story.
Chapters
00:00 The Super Worker Effect and AI Transformation
06:54 Re-engineering Work with AI
13:14 Change Management and Training for AI Adoption
17:14 The Future of Work in an AI-Driven World
Additional Information
Digital Twins, Digital Employees, And Agents Everywhere
AI in HR: Certificate Program in The Josh Bersin Academy
Galileo Professional, The Essential AI Assistant for Everything HR
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20:43
The Rise Of The Superworker: Delivering On The Promise of AI
How do you deliver on the promise of AI in your team, your company, and your career? Welcome to The Rise of the Superworker, our new research on the organizational adoption of AI. This research explains how organizations and leaders can redesign work, jobs, and customer experiences to deliver on the promise of AI.
And as you’ll hear, job opportunities will expand for everyone. AI is not a technology to eliminate jobs, rather its a platform to empower every role. And the result will be orders of magnitude improvements in revenue, productivity, service, and creativity.
Download the Infographic overview here.
You can get the detailed report by subscribing to our AI platform Galileo, joining The Josh Bersin Academy, or our joining our Corporate Membership.
Additional Information
The Rise of the Superworker: In-Depth Article
AI in HR: Certificate Program in The Josh Bersin Academy
Galileo Professional, The AI Assistant for Everything HR
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20:39
PayPal Builds New Manager Capabilities with Precision Development
How do you build precision leadership skills at scale? Kendra Goldbas, Global Head of Learning & Development at PayPal, describes the world-class new manager development program at PayPal, MAPS (Managing at PayPal Successfully).
During the pandemic PayPal grew rapidly and needed a world-class leadership development program for remote leaders. The MAPS program, which is based on “learn | practice | teach,” builds managerial skills quickly.
The program starts with a 6-week cohort based learning experience covering technical and leadership topics, and then encourages leaders to focus on a six-month precision development journey. By encouraging leaders to focus on “one major skill,” the company creates a high level of accountability and continuous growth.
The company uses Growthspace’s precision development platform to personalize leadership skills across the entire company.
Additional Information
The Surprising Facts About Leadership Development, Human-Centered Leadership,
Why Are Some Companies More Dynamic Than Others?
Leading with impact: How PayPal is shaping its new managers with Growthspace
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21:20
Welcome to HR in 2025: The Five Big Challenges Ahead
Welcome to 2025, where I discuss the five big challenges ahead. These include (1) economic uncertainties, bifurcated labor market, (2) the impact of AI on the workforce and the Rise of Superworkers, (3) the new “soup” of issues in employee experience, which lands in HR’s lap, (4) the changing nature of leadership and leadership development, and (5) the urgent need to HR transformation from the inside out.
Every CEO, CHRO, and individual HR professional is going to deal with these five challenges, and I hope this roadmap helps you prioritize your time in the year ahead. Remember that Galileo, The Josh Bersin Academy, and our corporate membership services are here to help!
Additional Resources
A Tumultuous Year Behind: A Challenging, Important 2025 (the 2025 article in detail)
Introducing The AI Trailblazers! HR Technology Outlook 2025.
AI in HR: Certificate Program in The Josh Bersin Academy
Introducing Systemic HR®
The Road to AI-Powered Productivity: Four Stages of Transformation
Galileo Professional, The AI Assistant for Everything HR
Systemic HR and Galileo are registered trademarks of The Josh Bersin Company.
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21:39
Galileo™ Speaks! Are You Ready For The AI Onslaught In 2025?
Welcome to 2025. Today I give you a sneak preview of Galileo as a voice assistant, powered by our upcoming mobile app. And I give you a preview of your enormous 2025 role in embracing, adopting, and optimizing the use of AI in your company.
I highlight three major themes for the year. First, the use of intelligent agents in your own work throughout HR; second, the new world of “productivity-based job design,” which will create enormous changes in job titles, roles, structures, and skills; third, the exciting new dynamic cultural shifts required in organizations to facilitate this transformation.
Throughout this conversation I discuss many of the “100 Use Cases for Galileo in HR” which details many of the exciting innovations you can bring to your company this year.
And at the end I share a brief conversation I had with Galileo, the AI-Powered Assistant for Everything HR.
Additional Resources
How AI Will Revolutionize The HR Department, In Detail. E205 (Podcast)
Digital Twins, Digital Employees, And Agents Everywhere
Introducing The AI Trailblazers! HR Technology Outlook 2025.
Can AI Do Performance Reviews? Rippling Says Yes.
AI in HR: Certificate Program in The Josh Bersin Academy
Galileo Professional, The Essential AI Assistant for Everything HR