Adopting AI, Ethics, Pragmatism, and Optimism, A Discussion with Paul Gibbons, SPaMCAST 860
Software Process and Measurement Cast
Release Date: 04/20/2025
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info_outlineThe SPaMCAST 860 features a conversation with Paul Gibbons. We discussed his new book, Adopting AI: The People-first Approach, which he co-authored with James Healy. This is not our first conversation with Paul, they have all been fabulous.
Paul Gibbons is a keynote speaker and author of five books, including the acclaimed Adopting AI: The People-first Approach, which came out in March 2025.
Before that, he was IBM's thought-leader on the future of work, and before that, a professor of business leadership at the University of Denver. In the Jurassic era, he was CEO of Europe's top leadership consulting firm.
He lives in Denver with his two sons and enjoys F45 and competitive high-stakes poker.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulggibbons/
Note: Due to a technical error on my part, the opening is abrupt. One minute of chit chat was lost.
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