I've spent the last year watching how AI is changing the way we work at Kablamo. What I've seen isn't the dystopian job-killing narrative. It's something far more interesting—and far more human.
The New Division of Labour
We're seeing a fundamental reorganisation of work. Tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. But here's what most people miss: the time saved isn't being used to do less. It's being used to do more of what matters.
What This Means for Teams
The teams that thrive in this new world aren't the ones with the most AI tools. They're the ones that have figured out how to combine human judgment with machine capability.
A Day in the Life: AI-Augmented Design
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The Skills That Matter Now
The most valuable skills aren't what most people expect. Technical AI knowledge is important, but it's becoming commoditised. What's scarce—and increasingly valuable—is different.
Problem Framing
AI can solve problems brilliantly. But it can't tell you which problems are worth solving. The ability to ask the right questions is priceless.
Synthesis
AI generates. Humans synthesise. The ability to see patterns across domains and create novel combinations is deeply human.
Emotional Intelligence
Understanding what people actually need—not just what they say—becomes even more important when machines handle the obvious.
Judgment Under Uncertainty
AI needs clean inputs to give good outputs. Humans thrive in ambiguity, making decisions with incomplete information.
"The future belongs to those who can dance with machines, not those who compete against them."
The Human Premium
Here's my prediction: as AI handles more of the "what" and "how", the human elements—the "why" and "for whom"—become exponentially more valuable.
The future of work isn't human vs. machine. It's human with machine, creating things neither could create alone. And that future? It's not coming. It's here.