Doug Shannon is an esteemed IT automation professional with over 20 years of experience in advanced technology roles. In this episode, KJ and Doug explore the evolving culture in businesses, the impact of multi-generational workforces, and the critical need for integrating new technologies effectively while maintaining a human touch. Doug also shares practical advice on fostering collaboration and planning for organizational changes in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.



Key Takeaways:

08:29 The Changing Culture in Business

15:02 Planning for Attrition and Automation

21:59 Generational Differences in Data Sharing

23:12 The Future of AI and Human Integration

27:11 The Concept of Explainable AI

29:55 The Importance of Being a Jack of All Trades



Quote of the Show (27:00):

“You should be enabling, empowering, and emboldening your employees because they're your first customers.” – Doug Shannon



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Ways to connect with Doug Shannon:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-shannon/

Company Website: https://www.theiathinktank.com/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutionsreview-com/



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Doug Shannon is an esteemed IT automation professional with over 20 years of experience in advanced technology roles. In this episode, KJ and Doug explore the evolving culture in businesses, the impact of multi-generational workforces, and the critical need for integrating new technologies effectively while maintaining a human touch. Doug also shares practical advice on fostering collaboration and planning for organizational changes in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
 
Key Takeaways:
08:29 The Changing Culture in Business
15:02 Planning for Attrition and Automation
21:59 Generational Differences in Data Sharing
23:12 The Future of AI and Human Integration
27:11 The Concept of Explainable AI
29:55 The Importance of Being a Jack of All Trades
 
Quote of the Show (27:00):
“You should be enabling, empowering, and emboldening your employees because they're your first customers.” – Doug Shannon
 
Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome.
 
Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: <a href="https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval">https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval</a>
 
Ways to connect with Doug Shannon:
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-shannon/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-shannon/</a>
Company Website: <a href="https://www.theiathinktank.com/">https://www.theiathinktank.com/</a>
Company LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutionsreview-com/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutionsreview-com/</a>    
 
How to get more Disruption/Interruption: 
Amazon Music - <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption</a>
Apple Podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755</a>
Spotify - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD">https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD</a>

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