Data Analytics Chat

The AI/ ML Workforce Tweak, with Barbara Widholm (VP of Bionics) 

Ben Parker Episode 27

In this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we explore the transformative impact of AI and machine learning on the workforce. 

Barbara Widholm, VP of Bionics at State Street, a leading financial services company, joins us.

She shares insights from her nine years at State Street, covering topics like AI's impact on data-intensive tasks, generating strategic insights, and the future of AI in financial services. We discuss strategies for integrating AI, managing resistance to change, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

00:00 Introduction to AI and Workforce Transformation
00:31 Meet Barbara Widholm, VP of Bionics at State Street
03:06 Impact of AI on Job Roles
05:30 AI: Augmenting vs. Replacing Jobs
07:37 Overcoming Resistance to AI Adoption
12:15 Skills for Success in an AI-Driven World
14:25 Challenges in Integrating AI
15:45 Effective Upskilling and Reskilling Strategies
22:18 Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout
24:51 Advice for AI Newcomers
26:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Thank you for listening!