Adopting AI: Step-by-step plan for professionals

Adopting AI: Step-by-step plan for professionals

Transform your work with AI

For individual professionals, it’s clear that they can craft a fulfilling career, focus on satisfying work, and improve work-life balance with the power of artificial intelligence (AI).

Based on the Future of Professionals Report 2024, you can prepare for an AI future with this step-by-step plan:

• Getting started
• What to do next
• Strategic planning

Skills

Predictions indicate that in five years, an average of 56% of professionals will use AI-powered technology.

• Assess skill gaps and knowledge for AI benefits
• Learn one new aspect of AI each month
• Create an AI-ready career development plan

Responsibility

Over 60% of respondents believe human reviews and data security — for prompts and responses — are considered vital for responsible AI use.

• Review your organization’s AI policies
• Stay updated on new data security protocols
• Participate in discussions around ethical AI usage

Productivity

In five years, respondents expect that the predicted pace of AI adoption will free up to 12 hours a week for them.

• Adopt an AI tool based on your current workflows
• Monitor the impact of AI on your productivity
• Optimize AI integration with redesigned processes

Value

More than one-third of respondents said they were excited about AI technology's potential to not only speed up their current work but also enhance its value.

• Plan freed-up time due to AI usage
• Develop AI-driven projects to innovate or solve problems
• Share learnings and encourage team members with your AI journey

Read more about the three areas these categories revolve around and stay ahead of the AI-powered future.