Of Firefighters and Gardeners (Paperback)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Dipesh Biswas, 2025

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Paperback. "Firefighters and Gardeners" by Dipesh Biswas is a definitive guide to the future of work and AI, exploring how labor is evolving. The book argues we are witnessing the end of a cycle of business culture evolution dominated by the "firefighter" mindset a reactive mode prioritizing crisis management. As automation handles data-driven tasks, the focus shifts from AI and job displacement toward an urgent workplace transformation.The author posits that vanishing jobs are not human roles entirely, but the repetitive "firefighting" tasks bloating enterprises. The solution is a transition toward a "gardener culture" championing human capabilities vs automation. While machines excel at computation, humans possess sapient qualities like discernment and "problem-finding." This shift is the only way for modern organizations to thrive in a digital economy where technical efficiency is a baseline requirement, not a competitive advantage.Many Fortune 2000 companies remain paralyzed by hierarchies that block organizational culture change. To stay competitive, leaders must implement a digital transformation strategy focused on re-engineering the human element. The author outlines a roadmap where human resources form agile teams the cornerstone of a robust business growth strategy. By fostering a gardener culture, people focus on work only humans can do, echoing Peter Drucker's views on business management and leadership. This ensures management decision-making evolves from "data-driven" to "wisdom-driven."The book explores how organizational psychology evolved from military roots to firefighter habits and offers insights into future skills for professionals. It argues the most valuable assets will be those who "move fast thoughtfully," leveraging technology to amplify human insights. It serves as a guide for strategic hiring in the age of AI, advocating for "sapience."By understanding the nature of jobs in the future, organizations can begin corporate restructuring and talent alignment. Central to this is technology leadership, acting as a gardener who removes the "weeds" of bureaucracy. This requires retooling for survival at work with AI, shifting from "repair" to "renewal." A standout among consultant-recommended business books, it provides a guide for business growth through culture change, moving toward an innovative future.1. Future of Work and AI through Organizational Culture The future of work and AI demands a look at how organizational culture shapes performance. Enterprises must build cultures supporting adaptability and digital teamwork, prioritizing "renewal" over "repair."2. Technology Leadership in a Digital Economy Strong technology leadership is essential in the digital economy. Leaders must guide teams through digital adoption while enabling corporate innovation and change.3. Retooling for Survival at Work with AI Retooling for survival at work with AI requires understanding organizational psychology and work to shift from routine firefighting to creative problem-solving and sapient insight.4. Consultant Recommended Business Books and Future Jobs Consultant-recommended business books help leaders understand the nature of jobs in the future, guiding executives to focus on skills and strategic, wisdom-driven decision-making.5. Business Culture Evolution and Corporate Innovation Enterprises must embrace business culture evolution for true corporate innovation and change, moving from a "paucity of expectations" to an "abundance of possibilities." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titre
Of Firefighters and Gardeners (Paperback)
Auteur
Dipesh Biswas
Éditeur
Dipesh Biswas
Année de publication
2025
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9798295525629

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