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Managers who use AI will replace managers who don’t, says an IBM exec

AI-savvy managers will outpace their peers, warns IBM's Rob Thomas. Discover how embracing AI can redefine leadership success.

“Rob Thomas, the chief commercial officer at IBM, said managers who use AI will replace managers who don’t.”

(https://www.businessinsider.com/ibm-managers-who-use-ai-will-replace-those-who-dont-2023-5)

Nobody takes you aside anymore

Print taught a generation when to stop. What we lose when the machines absorb the constraints that used to form us.

Your AI agents need a water cooler

Coordination is a property of the room, not the org chart. What that means when your coworkers are agents.

On the death of the author and the birth of the detector

Why worrying about AI authorship is lazier, and more prejudiced, than it looks.

The work of being available now

A book on AI, judgment, and staying human at work.

The practice of work in progress

Practical essays on how work actually gets done.

Memory is (almost) solved. time is next.

AI can't tell if a memory is two minutes or two weeks old. The fix isn't making models feel time — it's cache invalidation: an as-of stamp on every fact, a clock in the context, and a freshness window for anything volatile.

The impact of AI on white-collar work

Explore how AI is transforming white-collar jobs, reducing barriers to entry and reshaping the workforce landscape for professionals across industries.

Boosting productivity with AI

Unlock your potential by leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for you and your team.

The importance of workplace relationships

Discover why fostering strong workplace relationships boosts job satisfaction and enhances overall workplace quality for business success.