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5 new rules of work

From carrying out tasks to managing AI agents: five changes Monty anticipates at work, illustrated through his own experiments.

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Summaries in the original order, without ranking by importance. Times identify the reference passage in the podcast.

  1. 03:05

    Learn to direct AI agents

    Monty envisages professionals assigning tasks to agents and coordinating their work. Human responsibility remains, while the role of manual execution changes.

    #1
  2. 06:30

    Rethink the value of your knowledge

    Methods once held by experts can become shared instructions for agents. In his argument, this encourages renewed skills rather than reliance on accumulated experience alone.

    #2
  3. 10:54

    Manage the token budget

    Model usage introduces a cost that needs monitoring. Marco stresses both available resources and the ability to use them efficiently, identifying waste and unusual consumption.

    #3
  4. 13:33

    Prepare to sell to agents too

    If an assistant compares offers for a customer, product presentation and communication change. Monty expects greater attention to features, comparisons and reputation alongside emotional appeals.

    #4
  5. 17:51

    Make evolving skills visible

    The antenna metaphor describes a professional making capabilities and availability visible. In his forecast, the static CV gives way to ongoing connections between needs and skills.

    #5

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