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 THE FUTURE OF WORK PROJECT

# Helping leaders, managers, and workers and those that enable them  prepare for the future in the Age of Ai & Perpetual Disruption

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Why the future of work project

## Continuous Work Transformation

The nature of work is changing—rapidly and constantly. Leaders face critical questions:

- **How is work evolving?** What decisions are being made about the work itself and how it will be done over time?
- **Who’s part of the conversation?** Which stakeholders are involved, and how often are these discussions taking place?
- **Is the right information driving key decisions?** Are leaders equipped with timely, accurate, and aligned insights that inspire confidence? Or is fragmented data creating confusion?

Beyond decision-making, do organizations have the systems and governance to ensure these decisions translate into meaningful and consistent actions?

On the flip side, workers face their own set of challenges:

- **How will disruptions impact their livelihoods?** Are they prepared for the effects of AI, automation, globalization, and other forces?
- **What steps are they taking to adapt?** Are they actively preparing, or are they uncertain about how to navigate ongoing disruptions?
- **How are they feeling?** What emotions and behaviors are emerging as they confront these shifts?

No one has all the answers. What’s certain is that success in the future will require constant learning, adaptability, and collaboration. Together, we can chart a path forward.

## The Future of Work Project provides leading practices, emerging ideas, and actionable insights into how leaders, managers, and workers -- and those enabling them -- can better respond to the needs of today without sacrificing the capabilities of tomorrow.

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##### Greater alignment among functions is required within organizations, and individuals need to take proactive action to prepare themselves for the future.

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Al Adamsen has over 25 years of experience, using people data and analytics   
to drive both individual and organizational well-being. As the former founder and CEO of PAFOW, Inc.,   
he led conferences that elevated the work of people analytics and employee experience professionals.   
Al has also held leadership roles at top organizations such as Ernst & Young, Gap Inc., and Kenexa   
(now part of IBM), further expanding his expertise in leadership and career coaching. Over his career, he’s been able to  
serve organizations like Disney, Apple, Unilever, Mayo Clinic, Cedar Sinai, and Stanford University.

Al Adamsen isn’t just a speaker—he’s a guide for leaders ready to make a real impact. With   
years of experience, Al helps leaders turn vision into action. He empowers them to create   
meaningful change, build strong teams, and foster growth

Al’s approach is simple: True transformation happens when leaders align their purpose with   
their actions. Through his talks, Al equips leaders with the tools to overcome challenges,   
inspire their teams, and create lasting change.

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