Enter the world of AI image generation. Tools like Dall-E are not just creating images; they're crafting visual narratives from the front lines of technological evolution. Imagine being able to generate an image of a virtual team creatively brainstorming in a digital workspace that doesn't even exist yet.

The AI buzz is loud, but as an independent consultant, I need real tools, not just hype. What does "getting on board with AI" mean for me? It's about generative AI—machines helping create new, useful content.

In the landscape of knowledge worker productivity, AI is a game-changer, and for now, that means ChatGPT. That's why it's the star of this article.

Employee exhaustion is a reality managers and leaders can’t afford to ignore. As many organizations settle on hybrid, we know partial remote work is here to stay. When employees work remotely, there is no physical separation of work and personal daily rituals. For example, a commute, which typically signals a transition, no longer exists. Employees are prone to work-life imbalance and managers must help their team purposefully design their workday.

Many of us, and our teams, need to be creative every day. For instance, we get together and brainstorm ideas for new projects.

I’ve been speaking a lot about something that used to be built spontaneously and reinforced with daily co-location - team relationships.

Can you live without your smartphone? Maybe, but it’d be painful. The GPS capability alone has made it almost a necessity.