Episode 28 – Navigating AI’s Dual Impact on Critical Thinking and the Skills Gap

Brian O’Reilly, Senior Partner at Crossroads Vietnam, joins us to dissect the seismic shifts currently reshaping higher education and the workforce. With Vietnam’s landscape undergoing rapid digitization, we explore the dual impact of Generative AI (like ChatGPT) on students and seasoned professionals alike.

In this powerful episode, Brian shares his insights on:
🔹 The major trends in Vietnamese tertiary business education, and the challenge of balancing technological adoption with skill development.
🔹 The critical mistake both students and working professionals make when using AI, and why critical thinking is now more important than ever.
🔹 How professionals can use AI to save up to 80% of their time on tasks like drafting a project charter.
🔹 The urgency for industry, government, and educational institutions to collaborate to produce “work-ready graduates” and minimize the dangerous skills gap.

Tune in to understand how you or your organization can adapt, stay current, and thrive in this accelerating digital age!

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