AI is already sitting in the meeting invite with no agenda, smiling politely. Some folks worry it’ll replace them; others hope it’ll rescue them. The real story: AI changes how we work, and the people who learn to aim it, win.
What Changes for Employees (That You’ll Actually Feel)
AI trims the repetitive stuff—status pings, report cobbling, first drafts. What grows? Judgment, context, and conversations that move work forward. You’ll spend less time formatting slides and more time deciding what should be on them.
The New Skill: Managing the Machine
You don’t need to be “technical.” You need to be specific. Clear requests in, better output out. Vague in, vague out. Think like an editor: set the bar, give constraints, and cut ruthlessly.
30-second prompt check
- One-sentence outcome
- Constraints (time, tone, sources)
- Review criteria (how you’ll say “good enough”)
Managers: Less Policing, More Coaching
AI won’t fix fuzzy goals or thrash-y priorities. Your job is lining up the target: What problems are we solving? What does “done” look like? Measure time saved and quality improved. If work moves faster but decisions still crawl, you automated wheel-spinning.
What to Keep (Human) on Purpose
Taste. Knowing when something reads right—or off.
- Context. Understanding stakeholders and trade-offs.
- Ethics. Asking “Should we?” not just “Can we?”
- Relationships. The trust that makes hard work possible.
How This Feels Day to Day
Your Monday: AI drafts the recap; you fix the nuance. AI summarizes the research; you pick the strategy. AI proposes three options; you choose one and explain why. Less copy-pasting, more decision-making. Fewer “quick syncs,” more clear notes.
AI changes the pace; you choose the direction. Treat it like a sharp tool—aim first, swing second. If you want a no-nonsense playbook for cutting performative work and doubling down on results, keep All Up in Your Bizness – Managing Your Business Crap within reach. Your calendar (and sanity) will thank you.
Written by : TopFlightMarketing
