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Talent in the Age of AI — Workforce Development, Talent Strategy & the Future of Work

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Talent in the Age of AI brings you conversations with the leaders and practitioners shaping how we work, learn and lead in an AI-driven world. Through real stories and straight-forward insights, we explore how AI is changing the way organizations recruit, develop and support their people — and what leaders can do today to stay ahead. If you care about talent development, workforce readiness and building confident, future-focused teams, this podcast is designed for you. We create, curate and connect the knowledge and community that help HR, learning and development, and people-focused leaders build toward what’s next. You’ll hear answers to questions like: • How are organizations using AI to recruit, retain and grow talent? • What new skills will define the next era of work — and which human strengths will always matter? • How do leaders adopt AI responsibly while strengthening culture and keeping people at the center? • How do HR and L&D teams prepare their organizations for continuous learning and rapid change? • What can leaders do right now to build AI confidence across their workforce? Follow, rate, and review — and subscribe so you never miss a conversation shaping the future of talent in the age of AI. Visit our website today: https://talentintheageofai.com/

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June 11, 2026

Blending Human Relationship Skills with AI Skills with Larry Durham

<p>As organizations continue to invest in AI, what will make a workplace truly valuable in the future: technology or human connection?</p><p></p><p>In the final installment of this three-part series on AI and the future of work, host Wendy Wiseman welcomes back Larry Durham, President of St. Charles Consulting Group, to explore what he calls the Human Lattice—a framework for balancing AI capabilities with the uniquely human skills that organizations need most.</p><p></p><p>Larry argues that while AI can dramatically improve efficiency and automate many routine tasks, organizations risk commoditizing talent if they focus solely on skills and productivity. As AI continues to reshape work, leaders must intentionally create environments where employees can develop judgment, build relationships, innovate, and experience a sense of belonging.</p><p></p><p>The conversation explores why removing tactical work doesn't automatically make people more strategic, the evolving purpose of physical workplaces, and how organizations can reinvest the time created by AI into stronger collaboration and human connection.</p><p></p><p>Larry also discusses the importance of maintaining focus and direction in an AI-enabled world, where endless possibilities can sometimes distract teams from their intended goals. Rather than replacing human judgment, AI should help organizations stay aligned, make better decisions, and create more meaningful work experiences.</p><p></p><p>This episode challenges leaders to think beyond productivity gains and imagine what a truly human-centered organization could look like in the age of AI.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Episode Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Welcome to Talent in the Age of AI &amp; Larry Durham Introduction</p><p>01:45 What Is the Career Lattice in the Age of AI?</p><p>03:19 Why Traditional Career Ladders Are Breaking Down</p><p>04:47 How AI Is Changing Early-Career Work and Development</p><p>06:20 The Hidden Developmental Value of Entry-Level Roles</p><p>08:55 AI, Skill Matching, and Workforce Mobility</p><p>11:12 Why Career Growth Is Becoming More Fluid</p><p>14:05 How Organizations Must Rethink Talent Development</p><p>17:48 AI and the Future of Employee Career Paths</p><p>21:10 Preparing the Workforce for Nontraditional Career Growth</p><p>24:30 Key Takeaways on AI, Skills, and the Career Lattice + Closing </p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with the Guest, Larry Durham:</strong></p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://stccg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stccg.com/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with the Talent in the Age of AI;</strong></p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://talentintheageofai.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://talentintheageofai.com/</a></p><p><strong>Interested in Being a Guest?</strong> <a href="https://talentintheageofai.com/contact-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://talentintheageofai.com/contact-us/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Production:</strong> What's Good Productions: (<a href="https://whatsgood-productions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://whatsgood-productions.com/</a>)</p>

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June 4, 2026

If We Let AI Do All the Thinking, We'll Get Pretty Stupid: Matt Rosen on AI Productivity

<p>How should organizations prepare for a future where AI can complete many of the tasks once performed by highly skilled knowledge workers?</p><p>In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, host <strong>Wendy Wiseman</strong> sits down with <strong>Matt Rosen</strong> to discuss how AI is transforming consulting, software development, workforce productivity, and the future of work.</p><p>Matt shares how his company, Allata, began investing in AI capabilities shortly after the emergence of modern generative AI and why organizations must focus on developing AI literacy across their workforce. He explains that while AI can dramatically improve efficiency, human skills such as critical thinking, communication, judgment, and relationship-building remain essential.</p><p>The conversation explores how AI is disrupting traditional white-collar work, changing the way organizations measure productivity, and shifting the focus from hours worked to outcomes delivered.</p><p>Matt also discusses practical AI adoption strategies, why experimentation is critical, and how leaders can help employees embrace AI as a productivity partner rather than fear it as a replacement.</p><p>From software development to family meal planning, Matt shares real-world examples of how AI can unlock new levels of creativity, efficiency, and innovation when used thoughtfully.</p><p></p><p>Episode timestamps;</p><p>00:00 Welcome to the Podcast</p><p>00:27 Meet Matt Rosen</p><p>00:50 Company Mantra and Culture</p><p>03:20 AI Arrives at Allata</p><p>05:05 Learning AI Faster Than School</p><p>06:28 AI in Accounting and Judgment</p><p>09:05 Grounding and Model Crosschecks</p><p>10:24 Sponsor Break</p><p>11:04 Client Needs and AI Journey</p><p>11:28 Automating Performance Reviews</p><p>14:33 AI Accelerator for Secure Data</p><p>16:46 Real Client Use Cases</p><p>24:56 Leading Adoption and Training</p><p>28:00 Governance and Data Security</p><p>32:08 How Work Will Change</p><p>38:29 Optimism and Closing Thanks</p><p>39:49 Outro and Resources</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with the Guests;</strong></p><p>Matt Rosen</p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrosen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattrosen/</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.allata.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.allata.com/</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Connect with the Talent in the Age of AI;</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://talentintheageofai.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://talentintheageofai.com/</a></li><li>Interested in Being a Guest? <a href="https://talentintheageofai.com/contact-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://talentintheageofai.com/contact-us/</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Production</strong>: What's Good Productions: (<a href="https://whatsgood-productions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://whatsgood-productions.com/</a>)</p>

Episode thumbnail for AI is Replacing the Career Ladder with the Career Lattice Causing Companies and College to Rethinking Traditions

May 28, 2026

AI is Replacing the Career Ladder with the Career Lattice Causing Companies and College to Rethinking Traditions

<p>As AI transforms the workplace, are traditional career paths becoming obsolete?</p><p>In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, host <strong>Wendy Wiseman</strong> continues her conversation with <strong>Larry Durham</strong> in part two of a three-part series exploring how AI is changing talent, leadership, and organizational development.</p><p>This episode focuses on a powerful concept Larry calls <strong>“The Career Lattice”</strong>—a shift away from the traditional career ladder model organizations have relied on for decades.</p><p>Larry explains that AI is fundamentally changing early-career work, removing or automating many of the foundational tasks that once helped employees develop judgment, experience, and confidence over time. As a result, organizations can no longer rely on rigid, linear career paths to develop talent.</p><p>Instead, companies must rethink workforce mobility, skill development, and how employees grow across projects, roles, and experiences in a rapidly evolving AI-enabled environment.</p><p>The conversation explores how AI is disaggregating work itself, creating more fluid opportunities for skill matching, internal mobility, and nontraditional career progression. Larry also discusses why organizations must intentionally redesign talent development strategies to help employees build meaningful skills and remain adaptable in the future of work.</p><p>This episode challenges leaders to think beyond the traditional “career ladder” mindset and prepare for a workplace where flexibility, mobility, and continuous learning become essential.</p><p></p><p>Episode Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Welcome to Talent in the Age of AI &amp; Larry Durham Introduction</p><p>01:45 What Is the Career Lattice in the Age of AI?</p><p>03:19 Why Traditional Career Ladders Are Breaking Down</p><p>04:47 How AI Is Changing Early-Career Work and Development</p><p>06:20 The Hidden Developmental Value of Entry-Level Roles</p><p>08:55 AI, Skill Matching, and Workforce Mobility</p><p>11:12 Why Career Growth Is Becoming More Fluid</p><p>14:05 How Organizations Must Rethink Talent Development</p><p>17:48 AI and the Future of Employee Career Paths</p><p>21:10 Preparing the Workforce for Nontraditional Career Growth</p><p>24:30 Key Takeaways on AI, Skills, and the Career Lattice + Closing</p><p></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with the Guest, Larry Durham:</strong></p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://stccg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stccg.com/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with the Talent in the Age of AI;</strong></p><p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="https://talentintheageofai.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://talentintheageofai.com/</a></p><p><strong>Interested in Being a Guest?</strong> <a href="https://talentintheageofai.com/contact-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://talentintheageofai.com/contact-us/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Production: What's Good Productions:</strong> (<a href="https://whatsgood-productions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://whatsgood-productions.com/</a>)</p>

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Talent in the Age of AI brings you conversations with the leaders and practitioners shaping how we work, learn and lead in an AI-driven world. Through real stories and straight-forward insights, we explore how AI is changing the way organizations recruit, develop and support their people — and what leaders can do today to stay ahead. If you care about talent development, workforce readiness and building confident, future-focused teams, this podcast is designed for you. We create, curate and connect the knowledge and community that help HR, learning and development, and people-focused leaders build toward what’s next.

You’ll hear answers to questions like:
• How are organizations using AI to recruit, retain and grow talent? • What new skills will define the next era of work — and which human strengths will always matter? • How do leaders adopt AI responsibly while strengthening culture and keeping people at the center? • How do HR and L&D teams prepare their organizations for continuous learning and rapid change? • What can leaders do right now to build AI confidence across their workforce?

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