Our profession stands at a crossroads. We know that employees’ core skills will change by 2030, and many (many!) jobs of 2040 don’t yet exist. But the required transformation isn’t technological—it’s mental.
We must master our thinking to evolve from managing generative artificial intelligence (genAI) and individual AI agents to conducting Symphonic AI ecosystems. This requires a three-step Connective SenseMaking process: deliberate observation, purposeful dialogue, and disciplined follow-through.
Stop chasing obsolete skills and instead develop mental models for training that put you ahead of disruption. Orchestrate autonomous AI systems rather than micromanage tools.
Your mindset determines your professional destiny.