► How to lead teams in times of complexity and rapid AI transformation?

In the latest episode of The Dev is in the Details, Cassandra Vranjkovic – a technology and digital transformation leader who helps organisations navigate AI with clarity and purpose  – shares her thoughts on leadership in the AI era.  

We talk about how curiosity, continuous learning, and the ability to ask questions – not just answer them – can help leaders navigate the AI revolution. Cassandra shares proven strategies and tools that support her work on a daily basis, and explains how to tell if your ideas are truly feasible. Besides, we explore the future of robotics and the innovations in manufacturing. 

It’s not about incorporating AI into every aspect of our lives, but rather about doing so with clarity and preserving the human touch in a world dominated by AI hype.  

► Our guest 

Cassandra Vranjkovic is a technology leader, strategic AI advisor, and mentor for tech startups. As a founder of AIQ Nexus, a company focusing on guiding businesses through AI adoption, and a lead consultant at NetMonkeys, a managed service and software provider, she bridges the gap between executive strategy and practical innovation.  

► In today’s episode:

• Cassandra’s take on learning to say “I don’t know” as a leader
• Why passive learning is not enough in the case of AI 
• How to assess what’s really valuable for your business and what’s just buzz  
• The difference between human-to-human and AI interactions
• Practical advice for leaders on learning and applying AI to your organization

► Decoding the timeline:

00:00:00 - Embracing vulnerability in the leadership roles

00:05:07 - Cultural impact on learning by failing  

00:06:54 - How different industries approach feedback, conversation, and innovation

00:10:18 - The difference between being curious and completely overwhelmed

00:13:28 - How to filter out the noise

00:17:28 - The importance of collaborative learning and interacting with a prompt

00:20:34 - Human-to-human interaction vs AI interaction

00:24:32 - Self-diagnosing where AI brings real value, not just hype 

00:29:20 - The common reasons for pushing back the projects  

00:32:15 - The importance of understanding the basics

00:40:39 - The role of collaboration in successful AI integration

00:46:01 - Examples of AI implementations that support people on a daily basis

00:51:38 - A look at robotics as a dark horse in AI implementations

00:56:36 - Impact on workforce transformation and the role of business in setting an educational path

01:01:58 - The practical ideas on where to start learning about AI as a leader

► Resources mentioned in the episode:

• NotebookLM from Google
• Gamma - AI design application
• Cassandra Vranjkovic on Admitting the Unknown: How Vulnerability Can Enhance Your Leadership in the AI Era

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