Really enjoyed this, Thomas especially the grounding in what’s actually happening versus the noise. You captured the tension perfectly: the technology narrative has sprinted ahead, but the real progress is happening in smaller, more intentional ways truly inside organizations that are doing the messy work of redesigning how they operate.
Totally agree that we’re not in a revolution, but a reckoning. The leaders who are moving the needle are those combining pragmatism with imagination and understanding that AI isn’t just another tool, it’s a forcing function for how we think about work, judgment, and value creation.
Change management, or what i call Changefulness; may be the most underrated skill in the AI era. It’s not about getting people to adopt technology; it’s about helping them unlearn and rebuild how they lead.
Thanks for continuing to call things as they are. Always appreciate your lens.
thanks Thomas, a crisp and efficient download of the key issues with AI development and adoption in general and specifically for Europe in Future of Work. What’s also interesting is to monitor how China’s open source AI models will influence industrial automation, especially in Europe.
And yes, the conversations have matured. Less glitter, more substance. It’s no longer just about *what* AI can do, but *how* we can make change truly stick.
And one more thought to add to your list:
**Org Effectiveness is finally making its way onto the AI agenda.**
It’s no longer just about automation or prediction — it’s about understanding the **structures** that enable people to give their best. Those who connect *People Analytics* with *Org Design* will define the next phase of worktech.
Thanks for writing this, it clarifies a lot. It's so important to hear a realistic take on 'Potemkin AI' when so much feels like pure marketing fluff. Do you think the current focus on change management can truly shield us from the ethical dilemas of future autonomous systems?
Really enjoyed this, Thomas especially the grounding in what’s actually happening versus the noise. You captured the tension perfectly: the technology narrative has sprinted ahead, but the real progress is happening in smaller, more intentional ways truly inside organizations that are doing the messy work of redesigning how they operate.
Totally agree that we’re not in a revolution, but a reckoning. The leaders who are moving the needle are those combining pragmatism with imagination and understanding that AI isn’t just another tool, it’s a forcing function for how we think about work, judgment, and value creation.
Change management, or what i call Changefulness; may be the most underrated skill in the AI era. It’s not about getting people to adopt technology; it’s about helping them unlearn and rebuild how they lead.
Thanks for continuing to call things as they are. Always appreciate your lens.
thanks Thomas, a crisp and efficient download of the key issues with AI development and adoption in general and specifically for Europe in Future of Work. What’s also interesting is to monitor how China’s open source AI models will influence industrial automation, especially in Europe.
Great reflections, Thomas — as always!
And yes, the conversations have matured. Less glitter, more substance. It’s no longer just about *what* AI can do, but *how* we can make change truly stick.
And one more thought to add to your list:
**Org Effectiveness is finally making its way onto the AI agenda.**
It’s no longer just about automation or prediction — it’s about understanding the **structures** that enable people to give their best. Those who connect *People Analytics* with *Org Design* will define the next phase of worktech.
No.12 - nothing new there then :-)
Great summary, thanks! And I’m so bummed I couldnt attend this year.
Great list of insights - feels like 24 blog post topics.
So much more succinct and insightful than me - great list. Was sorry to miss you (and the boat).
Thanks for writing this, it clarifies a lot. It's so important to hear a realistic take on 'Potemkin AI' when so much feels like pure marketing fluff. Do you think the current focus on change management can truly shield us from the ethical dilemas of future autonomous systems?