SenseMaking from the Web is a curated list of recent articles I’ve read and thought worth sharing with my subscribers. I’ve automated this but the curation, which is a discerning process, is all human. I’ve added some commentary.

Common themes this week are the need for accelerated progress with AI experiments into production, especially with Agents. Building very specific Agents, targeting pain points or opportunities is key. Getting them into users’ hands and validating fast is crucial.

Another theme is around creativity and how AI is either threatening it or enhancing it. Verdict still out.

Finally, the fears of a two-tier adoption paradox between managers and users. Skilling plays a large part in overcoming the challenges.

LinkedIn Skills on the Rise 2025: The 15 fastest-growing skills in the US

Posted on March 19. Change is a constant in today’s work landscape, as technological transformations upend ‘business-as-usual’ and force companies and professionals …

Power of the possible: Moving from genAI experimentation to production – Tech Monitor

Posted on March 18. In the third instalment of Tech Monitor’s Power of the Possible series, we consider the opportunities and obstacles when taking artificial …

AI is “tearing apart” companies, survey finds

Posted on March 18. AI adoption in the workplace is deepening divisions and sparking new power struggles between leaders and workers, with half of executives saying that …

Rediscovering Creativity in the Age of Generative AI

Posted on March 14. Embrace creativity by writing for joy, overcoming blocks, and finding flow. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved to write. I think I was around …

A simple strategy to supercharge growth

Posted on March 14. The underappreciated power of test-to-scale In today’s whiplash business environment of change and uncertainty, there are a few simple, timeless strategies that consistently rank among the best for accelerating growth. No reinventing the wheel required. One such strategy is test-to-scale—close cousin …

The future of AI isn’t the model—it’s the system

Posted on March 13. Attention is moving to the agents, apps, and robots that turn intelligence into value in the real world. Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. The model is not …

Why ChatGPT still falls short in creativity

Posted on March 13. Tech evangelists predict the arrival of “superintelligence” any year now, but others doubt AI will ever produce its own Leonardos and …

Hybrid Intelligence: The Future of Human-AI Collaboration

Posted on March 13. A path to harnessing the range of our assets. In an era when artificial intelligence increasingly permeates our daily lives, a new paradigm is due to …

Use Your Mind to Enhance Your Life

Posted on March 11. No matter the circumstance, you have the power to create interesting experiences. Happiness, meaning, and psychological richness are critical …

As AI agents multiply, IT becomes the new HR department

Posted on March 11. Fast becoming the emerging power behind enterprise microservices, AI agents will need to be acquired, onboarded, and guided – just like their human …