This week on the podcast I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr David Wood, Glenn D. Ardis Professor of Accounting at Brigham Young University, prolific author of over 200 publications, and the mind behind the new book Rewiring Your Mind for AI. David is not only an academic voice in accounting, but a leading thinker on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we learn, work, and create.

He discusses the concept of neuroplasticity, the growth of AI capabilities, and the importance of a transformational mindset in leveraging AI. The conversation highlights the rapid evolution of AI and its dual potential to enhance or disrupt various aspects of life and work.

00:00 Masako Wakamiya's Coding Journey

03:06 Meet Dr David Wood: Integrating AI in Education

04:26 The Role of AI in Modern Education

05:55 AI as a Superpower: Transforming Knowledge Access

07:48 Rewiring Your Mind for AI

14:04 The Future of Jobs in an AI-Driven World

18:25 Embracing AI: From Fear to Transformation

19:39 Mindset Shift: Embracing AI for Personal Growth

20:21 The Journey of Writing a Book with AI

23:31 AI's Rapid Advancement and Future Potential

26:53 Creative Uses of AI in Everyday Tasks

28:28 Feedback and Future Predictions for AI

34:13 Concluding Thoughts

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Host: Paddy Dhanda

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

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Guest: Dr. David A. Wood

Dr. David A. Wood is passionate about understanding new technologies and implementing them into the curriculum of Brigham Young University, where he works as the Glenn D. Ardis professor of accounting. He has published over 200 articles in a combination of respected academic and practitioner journals, monographs, books, and cases, including a recently released book on AI titled, “Rewiring your Mind for AI: How to Think, Work, and Thrive in the Age of Intelligence”. He has been awarded more than 30 awards for teaching, research, and service contributions. He has helped companies and organizations around the world learn about and implement GenAI and other tech topics. In 2023, he was named by Accounting Today one of the 100 most influential people in accounting. He is a cocreator of a free generative AI governance framework (see here), and of two companies related to GenAI training and reviewing Excel workpapers (http://skillabyte.com/ and https://hiddenhawkai.com).

Originally recorded for: Comparative Agility Podcast with Dee Rhoda

In this episode, Dee Rhoda chats with Superpowers School host Paddy Dhanda (yes, that's me!) about how Communities of Practice (CoPs) can go from being side projects to powerful tools for collaboration, culture, and learning.

Drawing from my experience of leading one of the UK's most vibrant visual thinking communities, and creating a new Communities of Practice Health Check with Comparative Agility, I share practical insights on what actually keeps communities alive, what causes them to fizzle out, and how community leaders can stop chasing vanity metrics and start focusing on real impact.

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Deep Dive into Communities of Practice

01:03 Comparative Agility and the Health Check Survey

05:43 Challenges and Solutions in Community Engagement

18:45 The 90-9-1 Rule of Participation

23:12 Virtual Communities and Visual Thinking

30:05 The Role of AI in Communities of Practice

34:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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This episode was first recorded for the Comparative Agility Podcast, hosted by the brilliant Dee Rhoda.

Laura Brandenburg, an internationally recognised leader in business analysis, shares insights from her new book, 'Value-Driven Business Analyst,'

She discusses the importance of aligning business analysis with organisational outcomes. We delve into her eight-step business analysis process, the significance of being value-driven, and how to leverage AI in the field. Laura also talks about her journey into business analysis, her motivations for writing the book, and addresses how business analysts can future-proof their careers in an AI-driven world.

00:00 Introduction

01:35 The Role and Impact of Business Analysts

03:15 Laura's Journey and Insights into Business Analysis

05:36 The Value-Driven Business Analyst

23:11 The Eight-Step Business Analysis Process

26:01 Future-Proofing with AI in Business Analysis

31:13 Sustainability and Business Value

33:57 Conclusion and Farewell

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Host: Paddy Dhanda

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.school

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Guest: Laura Brandenburg

Laura Brandenburg, CBAP, is an internationally-recognized leader who helps mid-career professionals start and thrive in business analysis careers. She is the founder of Bridging the Gap, author of The Value-Driven Business Analyst and How to Start a Business Analyst Career, and creator of The Business Analyst Blueprint® training program. With over 20 years of experience, Laura is passionate about building the profession one business analyst at a time and empowering others to achieve confidence and success.

Book: https://www.bridging-the-gap.com/value/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BridgingtheGapBA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabrandenburg/