Age of Agency : Rise with AI / Kerushan Govender.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Govender, Kerushan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Artificial intelligence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (183 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, [2024]

Summary:

"When the digital world started, many companies moved slowly and cautiously, not willing to replace their traditional operations. Now most companies have gone digital. We are now moving beyond digital into an AI world. Don't ignore it. This important book will guide you by providing a fresh perspective on the interrelationships between humans and AI."- Philip Kotler Do you feel overwhelmed by the AI wave? Worried that it could cost you your job, harm your business, or even take over? AI has pervaded our lives and is aggressively disrupting business. No person today can afford to ignore AI. Age of Agency is your companion, helping you leverage AI's capabilities to power your productivity and success. By understanding AI, you will learn to use it as a tool for personal career growth and business success. Former Microsoft executive Kerushan Govender demystifies AI, emphasising the importance of human agency. Reconnect with the needs of humanity and learn the importance of care as a differentiator in an AI world. Avoid the potential pitfalls of excessive reliance on the technology. Age of Agency is a blueprint for ensuring human agency outpaces computer agency. It boldly pits the limits of machine learning against the infinity of human ability. With this survival guide, you'll uncover ways to connect with humanity on a deeper level, going beyond anything AI can do. Ready to become AI-savvy, with your humanity as your differentiator? Dive into the future with the confidence to ride the wave of today's AI revolution.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Preface

About the Author

1 Introduction

The Concept of Agency

Connecting the Dots

Ready for Lift-Off?

Part 1: Master Your Own Agency

2 Defining Agency

Unleashing Human Potential

The Power of Personal Agency

The Myth of Computer Agency

3 The Power of Observation, Resourcefulness, and Creativity

The Vital Importance of Observation

The Unmatched Power of Human Resourcefulness

The Bootstrap Entrepreneur

The Resourceful Teacher

The Adaptable Farmer

The Resilient Community Leader

Creativity in an AI-Dominated World

4 Harnessing Human Agency in an AI Era

Autonomy, Passion, and Personal Growth

Our Glaring Achilles Heel

Crafting a Growth Manifesto

Value 1: Mutual Understanding

Value 2: Play to Win

Value 3: Earned Success

Value 4: Customer-Centric Service

Value 5: Honesty and Integrity

Value 6: Observation, Resourcefulness, and Creativity

Value 7: Efficiency and Sustainability

Value 8: Leveraging Technology

Part 2: Master AI

5 A Bit of History

The Journey of Computing

The Emergence and Evolution of AI

The Basic Mechanics of AI

6 Coming to Terms with What AI Can and Cannot Do

Types and Techniques of AI

Real-World Applications of AI

The Limitations of AI

7 AI as a Transformative Productivity Hack

Let's Zero-In on You

The Elephants in the Room

Rethinking Our Workflows

Part 3: Develop Care

8 Care in the Professional Realm

The Innate Need for Care

The Professional's Path to Care

Caring Through Integrity and Selflessness

9 Building Client Experiences Rooted in Care

Designing with Care

Creating a Customer Journey Based on Care

Integrating Technology without Sacrificing Care

10 Reimagining Client Experiences.

Embracing Client-Centric Innovation

Redefining the Buying Experience

Breaking Norms and Slaying Sacred Cows

Part 4: Understand Humanity

11 A Theoretical Grounding

The Need for a Theoretical Framework

Unpacking the Frameworks

A Bridge to the Practical

12 The Real World

Reconnecting and Sensing

Zooming Out to the Stark Plight of Humanity

Seeking to Understand

13 Rise with AI

IkigAI

Rising above the Noise

A Call to Action

14 Conclusion

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Govender, Kerushan Age of Agency

ISBN:

9781003838074

1003838073

9781003838098

100383809X

9781032684895

OCLC:

1405367085