AI Mastery in 2025: Skills, Tools & Practical Steps to Adoption for Higher Ed
Setting the Stage for AI in 2025 (00:00:07)
- Introduction of AI mastery as a key resolution for 2025
- Discussion of AI becoming mainstream in automation and workflows
- The importance of developing individual AI expertise and leadership skills
Core Skills for Individual AI Mastery (00:06:12)
- Essential tools: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
- Moving beyond basic prompt engineering to problem-solving
- Focus on contextual understanding and domain expertise
- Time investment needed for staying current with AI developments
Building AI Workflows and Integration (00:11:41)
- Evolution from standalone tools to integrated workflows
- Importance of domain-specific knowledge in automation
- Creating production-ready work with AI assistance
- Examples of specialized AI tools in higher education
Staying Updated on AI Developments (00:14:31)
- Recommended resources: podcasts, newsletters, and industry blogs
- Time commitment for staying current (1-3 hours daily)
- Balancing content consumption with practical application
- Curating relevant information sources for your field
AI Leadership and Change Management (00:24:15)
- Focus on incremental implementation over long-term planning
- Importance of showing immediate value through experimentation
- Rethinking processes from first principles
- Strategies for managing team adoption and resistance
Data Integration and Knowledge Sources (00:31:20)
- Breaking down data silos in higher education
- Leveraging unstructured data (policies, documents, media)
- Connecting different data sources for better insights
- Examples of successful data integration in education
Partnership and Experimentation (00:34:38)
- New approach to vendor relationships in AI implementation
- Importance of co-creation and pilot programs
- Benefits of early adoption and experimentation
- Real-world examples of successful partnerships
Looking Ahead: AI Implementation Strategy (00:41:35)
- Long-term perspective on AI adoption
- Balance between curiosity and openness to change
- Focus on creating enterprise value through AI
- Importance of leadership in driving AI transformation
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Ardis Kadiu
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Dr. JC Bonilla
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