The Future of Knowledge Work: AI, Uncertainty and Human Skills

Is knowledge work becoming outdated? I/O psychologist James Meaden explores the future of knowledge work: how AI and uncertainty are changing what it means to be an expert, and why work may be shifting from knowledge toward judgment. James explains why the predictable career path no longer holds, why navigating uncertainty is a deeply human skill we’ve stopped training, and what leaders can offer their teams when they don’t have all the answers. • James's LinkedIn profile:   / jamesmeaden   • James's company: https://www.thealive.institute/ Chapters 00:00 Episode Intro 01:13 The Evolution of Knowledge Work 03:20 Why Expertise Goes Out of Date 05:52 From Knowledge Work to Judgment Work 06:48 Coming Out of an Era of Certainty 07:32 The Human Skills We’ve Overlooked 10:56 Why the Mind Craves Feedback 12:55 What Leaders Can Offer in Uncertain Times #FutureOfWork #KnowledgeWork #AI #Leadership #HumanSkills follow ‪@stepseropodcast for more