Humanity Working
Humanity Working is a podcast focused on how new technology such as AI is changing the experience of work, and how humans can thrive in this new world.
Each episode we explore what is changing, how it is affecting the way work gets done, and the impact it has on the people doing work - with a particular focus on those who have a creative aspect to their work.
The podcast is hosted by Paul Slater - Principal AI Technologist at Adobe Systems, often alongside Matt Neal - Innovation Leader at BeOne Medicines. We frequently feature authors, business leaders and top tier academics.
Join us as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of work.
Humanity Working
Adaptability, Fixed
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In this episode, Paul and Matt tackle what they call the “North Star” of durable skills—adaptability. They explore what it really means to adapt as the world changes daily, how it differs from resilience, and why it’s the single most important skill for staying relevant in work that refuses to stand still.
Five Key Learnings:
- Adaptability is the ability to adjust as the world around you changes—it’s the North Star of durable skills.
- Resilience supports adaptability—it’s the ability to emotionally and intellectually cope with change.
- Work now changes daily, not decade by decade; adaptability drives hiring, retention, and promotion.
- Daily practice builds adaptability by strengthening underlying durable skills like readiness, organization, balance, motivation, and control.
- Embedding 10–15 minutes of daily skill practice is the simplest and most powerful way to become more adaptable over time.
Resources mentioned in this episode.
The 1% better idea - https://jamesclear.com/continuous-improvement
Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.
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