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WorkLab

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94 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Microsoft
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No
Date created
2021/08/26
Latest episode
2026/06/24
Average duration
28 min.
Release period
14 days

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AI is changing the way we work at an unprecedented speed. How can business leaders stay ahead of the curve and champion emerging technologies to benefit themselves and their teams? On WorkLab, we talk to experts about the work trends you need to know today—from how to use AI effectively to what it takes to thrive in a digital age. Join host Molly Wood as she explores the science of work and ingenuity.

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Andy Doyle: Let 15,000 agents bloom
2026/06/24
When market research firm Kantar handed Copilot licenses to every employee, chaos and creativity erupted. Andy Doyle, Chief People and Agent Officer, joins the WorkLab podcast to share how a wave of maverick experimentation led to 15,000 agents—and the birth of an "agent factory" that's reshaping the enterprise. Hear how frontline innovators, influencer evangelists, and a wild diversity of agent builds forced leaders to rethink control, scale, and what's possible when you let people drive transformation. Show Notes: WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab Newsletter
Andy Doyle: Let 15,000 agents bloom
2026/06/24
When market research firm Kantar handed Copilot licenses to every employee, chaos and creativity erupted. Andy Doyle, Chief People and Agent Officer, joins the WorkLab podcast to share how a wave of maverick experimentation led to 15,000 agents—and the birth of an "agent factory" that's reshaping the enterprise. Hear how frontline innovators, influencer evangelists, and a wild diversity of agent builds forced leaders to rethink control, scale, and what's possible when you let people drive transformation. Show Notes: WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter
Allie K. Miller: Find your "weirdos"—and let them lead
2026/06/10
What does it take to move the needle with AI? Top AI voice Allie K. Miller joins WorkLab to share why some of the biggest advances aren't coming from the usual places—or people. She explains how organizations can unlock new value by giving unconventional thinkers room to experiment, why speed and iteration matter more than perfection, and how leaders can turn edge ideas into real business impact. Plus: how agentic workflows, voice interfaces, and cross-disciplinary teams are reshaping the future of work.  Show Notes (links/events/articles/guests):  WorkLab  Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter
Allie K. Miller: Find your "weirdos"—and let them lead
2026/06/10
What does it take to move the needle with AI? Top AI voice Allie K. Miller joins WorkLab to share why some of the biggest advances aren't coming from the usual places—or people. She explains how organizations can unlock new value by giving unconventional thinkers room to experiment, why speed and iteration matter more than perfection, and how leaders can turn edge ideas into real business impact. Plus: how agentic workflows, voice interfaces, and cross-disciplinary teams are reshaping the future of work.  Show Notes (links/events/articles/guests):  WorkLab  Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter
Katy George: Ditch the org chart—your team's future is fluid
2026/05/13
Rigid org charts are quickly becoming a barrier to AI-fueled business impact. Microsoft's CVP of Workforce Transformation joins WorkLab host Molly Wood to share how the most forward-thinking companies are breaking down silos, building teams around skills, and embracing constant change. Discover why adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to reinvent are the new must-haves for leaders and employees alike—and how your organization can unleash human capability for the AI era. Show Notes WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter
Katy George: Ditch the org chart—your team's future is fluid
2026/05/13
Rigid org charts are quickly becoming a barrier to AI-fueled business impact. Microsoft's CVP of Workforce Transformation joins WorkLab host Molly Wood to share how the most forward-thinking companies are breaking down silos, building teams around skills, and embracing constant change. Discover why adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to reinvent are the new must-haves for leaders and employees alike—and how your organization can unleash human capability for the AI era. Show Notes WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter
Rana el Kaliouby: Culture, not tech, softens AI's impact
2026/04/22
AI's promise is real. But the challenge to realizing its value isn't technology—it's people. AI scientist, entrepreneur, and investor Rana el Kaliouby joins host Molly Wood to explore what can stall progress. The conversation explores how emotional intelligence, empathy, and communication are essential for human–AI teams to thrive. Rana makes the case that leaders must foster trust and readiness, rethink workflows, and keep humans at the center to unlock AI's full potential and ensure sustainable adoption. Show Notes WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter
Rana el Kaliouby: Culture, not tech, softens AI's impact
2026/04/22
AI's promise is real. But the challenge to realizing its value isn't technology—it's people. AI scientist, entrepreneur, and investor Rana el Kaliouby joins host Molly Wood to explore what can stall progress. The conversation explores how emotional intelligence, empathy, and communication are essential for human–AI teams to thrive. Rana makes the case that leaders must foster trust and readiness, rethink workflows, and keep humans at the center to unlock AI's full potential and ensure sustainable adoption. Show Notes WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter
Aneesh Raman: AI won't decide the future of work—unless you let it
2026/04/01
The ever-increasing capabilities of AI have everyone wondering what it means for their career. LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer Aneesh Raman joins Molly Wood to explore why curiosity, adaptability, and action now matter more than certainty. Drawing from his new book, Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI —cowritten with LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky—Raman makes the case that careers aren't being automated away. They're being reshaped for the AI era, by the people willing to move first. Show Notes WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter
Aneesh Raman: AI won't decide the future of work—unless you let it
2026/04/01
The ever-increasing capabilities of AI have everyone wondering what it means for their career. LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer Aneesh Raman joins Molly Wood to explore why curiosity, adaptability, and action now matter more than certainty. Drawing from his new book, Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI —cowritten with LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky—Raman makes the case that careers aren't being automated away. They're being reshaped for the AI era, by the people willing to move first. Show Notes WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter
WorkLab season 10 will explore becoming a Frontier Firm
2026/03/27
As AI moves from assistance to execution, the key challenge for organizations flips from adoption to judgement. Leaders are deciding what to delegate to agents, what must remain human, and how accountability works when machines start doing real work. This season of WorkLab examines the impact of those decisions inside organizations: how work gets redesigned, how leaders stay in control without slowing progress, and why human skills like direction and discernment matter more as AI scales. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter
WorkLab season 10 will explore becoming a Frontier Firm
2026/03/27
As AI moves from assistance to execution, the key challenge for organizations flips from adoption to judgement. Leaders are deciding what to delegate to agents, what must remain human, and how accountability works when machines start doing real work. This season of WorkLab examines the impact of those decisions inside organizations: how work gets redesigned, how leaders stay in control without slowing progress, and why human skills like direction and discernment matter more as AI scales. WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter
Economist Tyler Cowen on the positive side of AI negativity
2026/01/07
Economist and public thinker Tyler Cowen joins host Molly Wood to explore why AI adoption is so challenging for many employees, organizations, and educational institutions. As he puts it, "This may sound counterintuitive, but under a lot of scenarios, the more unhappy people are, the better we're doing, because that means a lot of change." Listen in for unvarnished insights on what leaders can expect as they push their organizations to reinvent how they operate and create value with AI.  Show Notes: WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab Newsletter
Economist Tyler Cowen on the positive side of AI negativity
2026/01/07
Economist and public thinker Tyler Cowen joins host Molly Wood to explore why AI adoption is so challenging for many employees, organizations, and educational institutions. As he puts it, "This may sound counterintuitive, but under a lot of scenarios, the more unhappy people are, the better we're doing, because that means a lot of change." Listen in for unvarnished insights on what leaders can expect as they push their organizations to reinvent how they operate and create value with AI.  Show Notes: WorkLab Subscribe to the WorkLab Newsletter
EY's Dan Diasio: AI is driving the biggest revolution in management ever
2025/12/10
EY's Global Consulting AI Leader Dan Diasio joins host Molly Wood to discuss the future of work and how companies can reinvent themselves as AI-first Frontier Firms. Learn how AI is disrupting the consulting industry, why investing in upskilling your employees is now mandatory, and why the right combination of mindset, skill set, and tool set matters more than ever. Listen in to discover practical strategies for leaders to drive transformation and compete with AI-native disruptors. WorkLab | Subscribe to the WorkLab Newsletter

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4.9 out of 5
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Seattle Dog 2025/04/16
Interesting and pragmatic
Super interesting topics that are unfolding in an easy to digest way. I always walk away smarter and with a few things I can immediately apply.
★★★☆☆
almennur 2024/12/06
Hit or miss
A good measure of corporate cringe about AI slop.
★★★★★
hoju77 2024/03/22
A must-listen for the new world of work
The pandemic changed the way we work forever, and now AI has entered the conversation as another new way to work. This podcast guides you through hybr...
★★★★★
Choid2k 2023/01/06
Insightful information for business leaders in the modern work environment
Really helpful information based on facts, not conjecture.
★★★★★
Jason Hill 82 2021/09/22
Interesting insights
Somewhat surprisingly, Microsoft continues to make some of the more interesting and insightful podcasts out there. Their data backed findings are seco...
★★★★★
TXRiderXTRM 2021/09/11
Facts not Guessing
I just listened to episode one of the podcast and I really appreciate the research and data driven approach to the discussion. I also like that Jared ...
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