Survival of the curious: continuous learning in the age of AI
Session type:
Talk
Presented by:
Dave Westgarth
Unifeye
Session time:
29 Oct 12:15 — 13:00
Session duration:
45 minutes
About the session
Themes: AI | Disruption | Learning
The half-life of skills was already shrinking, but the emergence of modern AI has accelerated that change. Frameworks and certifications that once defined a career path have now fallen out of favour, and the most valuable skill for learners today is the ability to learn, unlearn, relearn and build adaptive habits that AI can't replace.
In this session, we’ll explore how delivery professionals can future-proof themselves by embracing curiosity, building AI fluency and shifting from knowledge-hoarding to sense-making.
We'll cover practical strategies, real-world examples and a fresh perspective on how curiosity can become your career’s greatest insurance policy.
Participant takeaways:
- how AI can serve as a learning partner generating practice scenarios, charting new courses, simulating difficult conversations and providing instant feedback loops
- why you need an unlearning audit - a simple exercise for identifying which skills, habits and practices to deliberately let go of, making space for new material
- questions to ask yourself weekly that keep you oriented toward growth rather than obsolescence