The world is transforming fast…really fast.
AI and automation impact will affect industries, communities and how tasks and activities in jobs will continue to change.
So fast that Companies and Course Creators are now asking what and how enable people can enable AI and AI enabled tools to enter and advance in the new workforce economy.
So fast that Candidates are wondering which doors will lead to find the right career, company and courses that align with their skills and interests in this new economy.
The big question?
What do people still need to learn, to augment human skills with AI tools to make their lives more abundant, purposeful in the next few years?
The next question?
How will tasks and activities in the jobs at present change?
Occupations that will be slower in uptake, and have regulatory and or technical labour requirements like the Trades – including construction, manufacturing, healthcare and personal care. These occupations which will need continuous upskilling, and know-how in augmenting their roles with AI tools.
In this Panel Session and Networking Event, FutureCite brings you panelists who bring insights to open doors – their experience, new opportunity windows, and why their thinking will impact you’re your future choices.
In Episode 1, panelists from Construction Manufacturing and HealthCare will focus in on opportunities and challenges in their industry sectors and the impact that AI will have on industry transformation, career role task transitions, and positioning with continuous learning to open doors.
Panelist: Construction Manufacturing, Automation & AI
Since joining All Weather Group in 2005, Jillene Lakevold has been a catalyst for innovative thinking, especially within manufacturing and strategic operations.
Beyond All Weather Group, Jillene is passionate about responding to the need for greater corporate citizenship and currently serves as a Board Member at CIVIDA Housing Foundation and as Vice Chair of the Edmonton Police Foundation. Jillene holds a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching (CEC), an MBA from Queen’s University (2011) and a Bachelor of Commerce in Operations from the University of Alberta (2006).
When away from work, Jillene spends her time skiing, travelling, reading, and enjoying the lake with family
Panelist: Healthcare Communications & AI
Anna brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare, medical devices and commercialization. A Founder of successful e-learning platform for medical sales education, an investor in startups, she brings global experience as a lecturer and invited speaker at top universities in the US and Canada. She specializes in bridging the gap between science and business in her go-to-market strategy, investor relations, product positioning and sales development.
INTRO: JILLENE LAKEVOLD, CO-CEO ALL WEATHER GROUP
Jillene, manufacturing building components for residential and commercial projects will undergo a major transformation, driven by the need for higher energy efficiency and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation. The industry faces significant hurdles in integrating these technologies while managing a widening skills gap, as many manufacturers still rely on manual processes.
You’re working on new materials technology with Corning Glass, and exploring ways to improve operational efficiencies in the manufacturing process for windows, glazing and doors in residential and commercial markets.
Question 1
What challenges and opportunities do you see in adopting Human-Machine Collaboration in the All Weather Group?
Experts emphasize that AI should be viewed as a “tireless assistant” rather than a total replacement. AI can handle repetitive tasks (e.g., cutting, sealing, data entry), allowing human workers to focus on quality control, custom assembly, and complex decision-making.
Question 2
What are your thoughts on the Need for “Hybrid” Workers and pre-hire upskilling to help frontline workers to enter and advance in manufacturing?
The modern manufacturing worker needs a blend of traditional tradecraft, technological literacy, and “soft skills” like independent problem-solving and collaboration with machines.
VIDEO: JILLENE ON HUMAN-MACHINE COLLABORATION & UPSKILLING IN MANUFACTURING
INTRO: ANNA NESTOROVA, FOUNDER AVA MEDICAL CONSULTING
Marketers will need to bridge the gap between complex AI technology and the sensitive, human-centric needs of patients and providers. Technical & Analytical Skills may be needed to interpret AI-generated insights and connect them to measurable business or patient outcomes for the customer, along with an understanding of healthcare policies and privacy laws to ensure campaigns remain ethical.
Anna, you have experience in healthcare sales, and now bring insights into marketing & sales. Share why and how communications of past will change in the adoption of AI tools in healthcare.
Let’s talk about the essential skills in marketing & communications.
Question
Share your insights as to why Communication & Soft skills will be in high demand in the era of AI tools in marketing & sales. What are the communication gaps that exist now and the impact on adoption of AI tools?
Question 2
In using AI tools, what are the skills that people need to have? Touch on the following of your choice as examples:
- Empathetic Storytelling: Translating technical AI capabilities into compelling narratives that address patient anxieties rather than just listing features.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Acting as a translator between technical data scientists and non-technical clinical or leadership stakeholders.
- Ethical Judgment: Implementing “human-in-the-loop” oversight to ensure AI content is accurate, evidence-based, and does not replace the critical human connection patients value.
VIDEO: ANNA
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VIDEO: TAKEAWAYS FROM THE PANELISTS
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VIDEO: Q&A PANELISTS AND ATTENDEES
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