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Natural Intelligence In A World of Artificial Intelligence How to succeed in the 4th industrial revolution

Presented by: Jocelyn Bérard M.Ps. MBA

National Practice Leader

APEX is sharing Mr. Bérard's presentation (Optimum Talent)

delivered at the 2019 APEX Leadership Symposium on May 28,

2019, on the condition that distribution be limited within your

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Environment + Context

– Longer life span

– Artificial intelligence

– Quantity of information

– Social media

– New work structures

– Global connectivity

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Will We Face an Employment

Crisis?

“I worry that we are not going to

have enough talent, even if we

have enough employees.”

-Partner at a large consulting firm

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It’s a Matter of Skills + Attitude

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What Does This Mean For The Future Of

Employment?

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The Profile Of The Future Is T-Shaped

BREADTHof experience, knowledge + skills

DEPTHof high-level expertise in one discipline

Reference: Fitting to the T 2015

http://www.itbriefcase.net/fitting-to-the-t 6

The Profile Of The Future Is

Transdisciplinary

Reference: Michigan State University. T Academy 20187

Learning Agility

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Learning Agility

Definition◼ Remain open to new ways of thinking and continuous learning◼ Desire to learn (motivation, intrinsic)◼ Capacity to learn (cognitive)

Traits◼ Learning: Level of curiosity and search for knowledge as an end in itself◼ Self-Actualization: Strives to maximize one's personal potential◼ Drive: Inner desire and ambition to get to the top and be “the best”

Potential Derailers◼ Fear of failure◼ Low self-confidence

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Thrives In Chaos

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Thrives In Chaos

Definition◼ Thrives under chaotic demands and overlapping priorities◼ Has the ability to maintain high efficiency in a work environment that rewards

responsiveness

Traits◼ Efficiency - Acts with urgency◼ Operates Informally - Prefers low structure and minimal bureaucracy◼ Action Oriented - Strong preference for action◼ Versatility - Extent of one’s range, breadth and diversity of skills

Potential Derailers

◼ Lack of focus

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Embraces Change

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Embraces Change

Definition

◼ Responsive and open-minded in unpredictable times

◼ Willingness to adapt to rapid change

Traits

◼ Flexibility - Ability to modify one’s views when change is required

◼ Risk Taking - Ability to take action involving calculated risk

◼ Delegation - Interest in developing the skills and competencies of others

Potential Derailers

◼ Inability to let go of irrelevant perspectives, skills and knowledge

◼ Low receptivity to feedback and coaching

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Cognitive Load Management

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Cognitive Load Management

Definition

◼ “Ability to discriminate and filter information for importance, and to understand

how to maximize cognitive functioning using a variety of tools and techniques.”Institute for the Future

Traits

◼ You have to focus on the essentials, filter out the non-essentials

◼ Mindfulness

◼ Use of varied, dynamic, modern training methods, avoiding cognitive overload

Potential Derailers

◼ Missing the core element of a situation

◼ Mental burnout

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Critical Thinking

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Critical Thinking

Definition

◼ Tackling intellectual ambiguity using logic, quantitative support and consequential thinking

◼ Having a curiosity to search for root causes, a desire for intellectual complexity, and a holistic perspective

Traits

◼ Common Sense - Capacity to recognize obvious, practical consequences

◼ Analysis – Looks for logical patterns

◼ Learning - Curiosity and search for knowledge

◼ Quantitative Orientation: Reliance on quantitative data

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Thank Goodness We’re Still

Human

We can’t digitize trust, friendship, love, self-esteem and self-actualisation.

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Emotional + Social

Intelligence

More important than ever, but at risk.

Collaborating, creating contacts, showing empathy, etc.

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How About You As a Leader?

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Innovation. Agile Leadership. Developing Talent

Creativity and innovation is a lot about empowerment, not about having extraordinary skills. Give freedom to innovate with confidence.

“When you bring your Saturday’s self to work on Wednesdays you look forward to Mondays more”. - David Lee. Ted Talk UPS

Agile leadership

Attracting and developing talent

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How We Learn: 70 – 20 – 10 Rule

20% from

others

10% formal

learning

70% from

experience

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What Is Neuroplasticity?

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How Can You Feed

Connections?

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Get Experience, Practice, Try

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This is a leader… who didn’t know

how to adapt...

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There are specific

attitudes to avoid!

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FINAL THOUGHTS…

Don't be a “Technology

Determinist”

“Be in a state of perpetual

dissatisfaction with your skill level”

- Chris Hadfield

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Questions

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Thank you!

Jocelyn Bérard M.Ps. MBA

National Practice Leader

Leadership, Assessment and Development

Email: jberard@optimumtalent.com

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