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Is AI your next hire?

29m · Fixable · 29 Apr 04:00

What do you do when there’s too much work but not enough people to do it? Bring in some support! This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener whose expert sales team can no longer keep up with everything the company offers. Together, Anne and Frances outline ways to simplify work for a stressed out team—including the use of AI to reduce complexity and increase capacity. They also offer advice for any leader moving through a shift as radical as introducing AI into the workflow.

What problems are you dealing with at work right now? Call or text 234-FIXABLE or email [email protected] to be featured on the show.

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