Linked – Two ways AI hype is worsening the cybersecurity skills crisis
The pressure to become AI experts and make the organization’s rollout of AI tools secure only adds more mental load to already overloaded cybersecurity professionals.
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Linked – The great AI skills disconnect – and how to fix it
Maybe we should forgive employees on the ground from doubting the public proclamations of an AI strategy. They’re on the ground, and they’ve heard other proclamations that don’t match what they see with their own eyes.
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Linked – SharePoint Agents PAYG costs
So much of Copilot is work behind the scenes. The $30 per month cost per license is just the icing on the AI cake. The actual cost of ownership is the work involved in Information Governance and Security, planning, training, etc. You should never forget that when integrating any new technology, especially with AI.
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Quick Thought – Willful Ignorance
I learned nothing I could say or do would change their minds in those situations. I also had an obligation to the customer and the other students to move on instead of trying to argue with the person who didn’t want to learn. Once their minds are closed off to new information, I’m wasting precious time I could use to educate people who want to be educated.
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The Myth of “A” Players
These are risks when it comes to employee retention and engagement. Treating your employees as if they could only be the best of the best is not dealing with reality, and most employees will not enjoy working for a boss who has trouble with reality. It is implausible that everyone in the organization is an exceptional hire. Accept that. It’s OK. Companies have worked with many average folks who do a solid job for decades. It works, and it allows you to reward and recognize exceptional achievements instead of always downplaying them.
