Compounding Gains: Tiny Moves That Add Up in an AI Era
AI’s productivity bump is real but front-loaded. Drawing on Wharton’s new projections and the Fed’s Beige Book, this post argues that durable value will come from small, steady shifts you make now. Set “AI drafts, humans decide” rules so speed doesn’t outrun accountability; make AI fluency a requirement, not a side project; listen and level the playing field so productivity gains are shared, not siloed; and train leaders to manage the inevitable miss with judgment and empathy. Small moves, compounded quarter after quarter, can make work more engaging, more productive, and less stressful—no hype, just disciplined HR strategy.
Merit, Learning, and Talent Acquisition in the AI Era
Elite admissions may seem far from HR, but David Brooks’s latest essay holds surprising lessons for business leaders. In an era where AI excels at the tidy, testable parts of knowledge work, the premium shifts to judgment, collaboration, and creativity. In this piece (Part 1 of my Talent Lifecycle series), I translate Brooks’s insights into practical guidance for hiring: how to evaluate portfolios (with AI transparency), run collaborative auditions, build rubrics that measure traits like curiosity and resilience, and stop relying on vibes and pedigrees. The résumé can be lovely, but the portfolio is where the truth lives.
The Disappearing First Rung: Protecting the Future of Early-Career Work
Entry-level jobs are vanishing. Discover why it matters, how AI is driving the shift, and what leaders can do to protect their talent pipeline.
Introducing EJ Intelligence: What ‘Clarity in a Complex World’ Means to Us
After years in consulting and corporate leadership, I launched EJ Intelligence to help organizations navigate the future of work—thoughtfully, strategically, and without losing sight of what matters most: people. This post shares the “why” behind the firm, what makes us different, and how we blend human-centered strategy with emerging AI tools. It’s part reflection, part roadmap—and yes, there are jokes.
An Insider’s Guide to Social Network Analysis
Sharing our practical take on using SNA to improve communication, team alignment, mentorship, and strategic decision-making, without turning insights into expensive trivia.
Just What Exactly Do You Mean by Org Design?
Learn what organizational design is, how consultants approach it, and how to tell whether your business needs an org redesign, culture shift, or engagement support.