100: Human Plus AI Strategy: Redefining Team Structure in the Age of Automation with Evan J Schwartz

Most leaders are asking the wrong AI question. In this episode Chris sits down with Evan J Schwartz, technology leader, adjunct professor, and Chief Innovation Officer, to discuss why AI should be used for growth, not simply cost cutting.
Evan shares his vision for the future organization: flatter companies, human stewards managing AI agents, and teams focused on strategy, relationships, and judgment while automation handles repetitive execution. They also explore AI in education, workforce development, sustainability, and why leaders who wait may lose to faster-moving competitors.
If you want a practical framework for using AI to grow smarter without losing your people advantage, this episode is worth your time.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:05 Chris Introduces Evan J Schwartz
03:40 Person Plus AI vs Doom and Gloom Narratives
08:30 Which Industries AI Will Disrupt First
09:23 Mentoring Global Students Solving Real Problems with AI
11:12 How AI Could Reduce Food Waste at Scale
18:30 What Colleges Are Getting Wrong About AI
23:38 Why Companies That Wait Will Fall Behind
31:19 The Rise of the Steward Role in Business
41:30 Use AI for Growth, Not Headcount Cuts

🔎 Find Out More About Evan J Schwartz
Evan J Schwartz LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/evan-schwartz-live (linkedin.com/in/evanjschwartz)ju.edu/AMCS Group
amcsgroup.com
🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned:
ChatGPTchat.openai.com
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anthropic.com/claude
anthropic.com/claudeDocker
docker.com
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sap.com
sap.com/Chief AI Officerchiefaiofficer.com

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