Overcoming “the search bar problem” Can Help Everyone Get the Most Out of AI at Work
19Learning how AI can help with a few tasks won’t lead us to unlock its true power—for that, we need to fundamentally change how we think about the technology. So says Conor Grennan, Chief AI Architect at the NYU Stern School of Business and founder of the consulting company AI Mindset, who has studied the challenges that employees and organizations face in their AI journeys. He joins us to share insights about how making behavioral changes and overcoming “the search bar problem” can help everyone get the most out of AI at work.
Air Date: January 7, 2025
00:00 About WorkLab
00:17 Conor Grennan’s Background
02:43 Teaching AI and Behavioral Shifts
06:45 Aligning Passion with Business Goals
07:37 Challenges in AI Adoption
08:53 The Role of AI in Business Transformation
10:08 Setting Benchmarks for Organizational Success
11:07 Talent Evaluation in the Age of AI
13:17 The Power of Conversational AI
15:20 Behavioral Shifts and Organizational Change
20:07 Using AI to Upskill
23:13 Examples of How Conor Uses AI
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Join host Molly Wood as she explores what leaders need to know to prepare their organizations for the innovations and disruptions that are transforming the way we work. Listen to her conversations with leading economists, technologists, and researchers on everything from how to use AI effectively to what it takes to thrive in a digital age.
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