{"product_id":"ai-firing-freeze","title":"AI Firing Freeze","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAI Firing Freeze: Why fully-staffed organizations thrive in an AI-driven economy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e challenges one of the biggest assumptions in modern business; that artificial intelligence capabilities should automatically lead to workforce reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAs organizations race to implement AI chatbots, AI agents and agentic AI solutions, many are planning layoffs and hiring freezes in pursuit of short-term cost savings. But what if that strategy is fundamentally flawed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eDrawing on proven patterns of technological transformation, innovation, market expansion and real-world operational risks,\u003cem\u003e AI Firing Freeze \u003c\/em\u003eargues that the organizations most likely to thrive in an AI-driven economy will not be those that aggressively reduce headcount, but those that retain, repurpose and upskill their teams to work alongside AI for exponential results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAI Firing Freeze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e shows you how to combine the strengths of AI with the human insight, critical thinking, experience, curation and governance your organization needs for success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis book gives you clear guidance for maximizing the value - and minimizing the risk - of your AI solutions. It shows you how to leverage high-powered hybrid human and AI teams to run your operations;  how to identify the AI initiatives that deliver the greatest ROI; how to inventory, monitor and manage all of your AI initiatives; how to secure your investments with AI governance; and how to ensure that every AI solution has the right level of supervision and human intervention to protect your organization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eInside, readers will discover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \" times new roman\u003eWhy human vision, creativity, judgement, quality control and expertise are critical differentiators in an AI-driven economy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \" times new roman\u003eThe hidden operational, financial, reputational and liability exposures of overreliance on AI with insufficient human involvement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \" times new roman\u003eWhat is causing the “AI boomerang effect” and how to avoid that trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \" times new roman\u003eA step-by-step process for building your AI-empowered organization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \" times new roman\u003eRole-specific guidance on leveraging your current teams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \" times new roman\u003eTools for realistic resource planning with hybrid human and AI teams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \" times new roman\u003eHow to establish an AI governance framework that helps your organization scale safely and sustainably.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAI Firing Freeze \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003einspires your organization to see beyond the initial allure of using AI capabilities for quick overhead reductions. It shows you how to combine AI and human strengths to superpower your teams, unlock innovation, expand your markets, increase resilience and create sustainable long-term growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eBefore you downsize for the promise of AI, you need to read this book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ITGP","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":66999288332592,"sku":"9781787786332","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/ai-firing-freeze","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}