Fastcompany iconFastcompanyAug 27, 2026 ~1 min source read

Advice for succeeding in the AI era

Over more than three decades, I have worked across industries, countries, and cultures. I've led large global organizations, managed through periods of growth and disruption, and hired, promoted, and mentored people at every stage of their careers.

Advice for succeeding in the AI era

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Over more than three decades, I have worked across industries, countries, and cultures.

I've led large global organizations, managed through periods of growth and disruption, and hired, promoted, and mentored people at every stage of their careers.

It's changing the value of certain skills and challenging traditional career paths.

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Over more than three decades, I have worked across industries, countries, and cultures. I've led large global organizations, managed through periods of growth and disruption, and hired, promoted, and mentored people at every stage of their careers. It's changing the value of certain skills and challenging traditional career paths.

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  • BECOME A MASTER OF GETTING THINGS DONE However quickly technology evolves, and however many tasks it can perform, someone still needs to drive momentum and manage the work.
  • Someone must assume accountability for getting the team across the finish line.
  • AI can already produce analysis, documentation, schedules, options, code, and content.
  • Someone must still ensure that projects lead to real progress—and be accountable for the result.
  • I have seen throughout my career that strategies fail because priorities are unclear.

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Which industries offer the greatest opportunities? The answers seemed clearer just a few years ago. Here are five pieces of advice I offer for succeeding in the AI era.

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