The AI Ready Human with Paul Slater

The AI Ready Human with Paul Slater

June 19, 2026 · 42 min · Season 7 · Episode 32

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Tim Staton interviews Paul Slater about the importance of AI readiness assessments for organizations in a rapidly changing world.

In this episode of The AI Ready Human, Tim Staton interviews Paul Slater on the critical need for an AI readiness assessment to stay relevant in today’s rapidly changing world. With over three decades guiding technology transformations at organizations including Microsoft and Fortune 500 companies, Paul shares his insights on building a comprehensive AI readiness assessment framework, AI readiness checklist, and practical AI readiness assessment tool that goes far beyond basic tool training. The conversation explores the evolution of workplace dynamics and the digital workplace evolution, highlighting evolution workplace solutions that prepare teams for what a future ready workforce truly looks like. Tim and Paul dive deep into the future of workforce trends, answering “what is future ready workforce?” and examining strategies for skilling future ready workforce through targeted development of uniquely human capabilities. Paul explains the importance of a strong AI enablement strategy that creates AI enablement jobs, leverages an AI enablement platform, and aligns people, processes, and technology. They discuss how organizations often invest in AI technology yet see limited…

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