In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Ross Thornley, Author, Keynote Speaker on Adaptability & The Future of Work. Co-Founder of AQai.The pace of change in the world today is faster than ever before. Expertise that once took decades to accumulate can become irrelevant in months. To thrive in this environment, we need to upgrade our operating system, both as individuals and organizations.? Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq?️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast? Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/Thanks to SmartRecruiters for sponsoring today's show!Be sure to check out their Global Hiring Trends 2023 e-book for the inside scoop on how savvy TA leaders are rethinking their strategies and tactics to future-proof their functions. https://bit.ly/GlobalHiringTrends23Episode highlights0:00 Intro and episode highlight01:13 Welcoming Ross to the show01:36 Ross' background in graphic design and business03:28 Transformation through coaching03:32 Ross' book - A new operating system for change05:36 What is Adaptability Quotient (AQ)?10:37 Why failing should be celebrated13:44 HR's role in adaptability and innovation15:38 Is AI ready to take over compliance?17:04 AI's impact on innovation21:42 Collaboration vs competition23:28 Imagination over knowledge25:22 The pace of change is accelerating26:23 Balancing paradoxes - finding calm within chaosAbout HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.