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AI’s progress may be holding your team back

Most people are terrible at using AI [new data]
ICYMI, we released our latest report on the state of AI proficiency in the workforce this week. Greg is breaking down the key findings, and what they mean for you as an individual or a leader.

Which LLM is right for your privacy needs?
60% of the knowledge workforce limits their AI use because they’re worried about data privacy and security, according to our latest AI Proficiency Report. So we put together your definitive guide to LLM privacy.

100 POVs on AI from the world’s leading experts
We spoken to dozens of AI leaders, experts, and builders - here are their 100 best ideas.

SMB leaders have an AI adoption problem
In public, they’re touting AI proficiency. In private, they’re not sure what generative AI even is.

Self-assessment: Does your team trust you?
I’m sure you’ve had a manager you didn’t trust.
Maybe that manager said she valued your time – but then canceled your 1:1 at the last minute because she just had to run out and get a smoothie.
Maybe he called you out in front of the team for a mistake he made. (Truly an unforgivable offense).
Whatever it was, you know that once trust is lost, it’s hard to get back...

Free trial vs. freemium: Which product-led growth tactic is right for you?
Have you ever set up a free trial to test drive a product before you bought it? We bet you have (and you might have even forgotten to cancel it after the week was up – oops).
In our workshop Driving Product-Led Growth, industry guru Wes Bush teaches you to use “try before you buy” tactics – like free trials, freemium, and demo modes – to capture customers long before they swipe their credit card.
Here, with Wes’ help, we share an easy-to-use framework for picking the tactic that’s right for your business.

Which skills matter? Employees and L&D leaders don’t always agree [research]
Which skills matter in the modern workplace – to get promoted, to get ahead, to impact the business? It turns out that employees and learning leaders don’t always agree.
We recently surveyed 10,000 students and 250 learning leaders on the skills that are their biggest priority in 2023.

Want to build the next Airbnb? 4 steps to get started
Airbnb changed the way we travel without purchasing any hotels. Uber made it easier to get around without amassing their own fleet. And DoorDash took care of breakfast without cracking a single egg.
The common thread between these companies is that they’re platform businesses. Rather than selling products directly, they’re providing a platform that conveniently connects sellers and buyers.
How do you follow in their footsteps? Here are four steps that can help you build a platform of your own.