Ascendle Unscripted: Accelerating Digital Innovation
Ascendle Unscripted: Accelerating Digital Innovation
Podcast Description
Whether you're a digital product leader, a tech enthusiast, or simply passionate about software and innovation, Ascendle Unscripted has something for you.
Our product strategists and technical experts dive into real-world examples and actionable strategies to tackle common software development challenges. From team dynamics and project management to navigating new technologies, each episode offers practical guidance to help you drive innovation and achieve success. Tune in to unlock the full potential of your development teams.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as product-led innovation, generative AI's impact on enterprise technology, app modernization challenges, and the hidden costs of implementing AI. Episodes include discussions on maximizing ROI through alignment between product and tech teams, goal-setting strategies for software professionals, and the evolving role of agile practices in modern development.
Whether you’re a digital product leader, a tech enthusiast, or simply passionate about software and innovation, Ascendle Unscripted has something for you.
Our strategists and industry expert guests dive into real-world examples and actionable strategies to tackle common digital innovation challenges. From team dynamics and new product development to navigating new technologies, each episode offers practical guidance to help you drive innovation and achieve success. Tune in to unlock the full potential of your digital strategy!
Summary
In this episode of Ascendle Unscripted, Michael Cinquino, Jason Ling, and Christie Mealo discuss the evolving role of AI in product management. They explore the balance between leveraging AI tools and maintaining critical thinking and creativity in the workforce.
The conversation highlights the importance of soft skills, the significance of data as a differentiator, and the need for organizations to strategically introduce friction to foster growth and innovation. As AI continues to shape the future of work, the panel emphasizes the necessity of preparing for a workforce that collaborates with AI agents while preserving human qualities and critical thinking.
Takeaways
- The balance between AI tools and critical thinking is crucial.
- Soft skills are becoming increasingly important in the workforce.
- Data is a key differentiator in AI-driven products.
- Organizations should focus on outcomes rather than outputs.
- Introducing friction can foster creativity and growth.
- The future workforce will collaborate with AI agents.
- Technical skills alone are no longer sufficient for success.
- Maintaining a passion for learning is essential.
- AI should be a tool, not a crutch.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
02:25 AI in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
05:06 The Role of Generative AI in Product Management
08:08 Balancing AI Tools and Human Creativity
11:25 Hiring for Soft Skills in a Tech-Driven World
14:13 The Importance of Qualitative Data in AI Usage
19:05 The Polarizing Apple Paper on AI
21:23 AI as a Horizontal Technology
24:12 The Importance of Data in AI
26:24 The Future of Conversational Interfaces
30:30 Introducing Friction for Growth
36:07 Shifting Workplace Patterns and Future Strategies
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