The mere mention of A.I. sends shivers down some people’s spines and sparks stars in others' eyes. Love it or hate it, it's already everywhere: it is changing the way we create, organize, optimize, learn, develop our critical-thinking, solve small and big challenges… and it's forcing us to confront some tough questions about the future of work and humanity's place in it.

Do we embrace the possibilities, or do we slam on the brakes? The pace of change has reached breakneck speed: only 2 months for ChatGPT to get to 100 Millions users. This is insane. If the A.I. frenzy is just starting, already it has disrupted and disintegrated some parts of the organization faster than we can say "innovation," leaving chaos - and new possibilities - in their wake. Our full attention today should be to find meaningful ways to “reintegrate” what has been disintegrated by change … so that we can turn chaos into opportunity and emerge stronger than before.

That's where communities at work come in. They provide the glue that holds everything together, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and paving the way for a smoother transition. Their primary difference with Teams is the way they give a voice and involve all stakeholders - not just the obvious participants (leadership), in decision-making: The best ideas do not necessarily come from the corner office, they also come from the folks on the front lines, in the trenches, and everywhere in between. This is why MixR exists.

Let's cut to the chase: empowering employees to organize communities at work isn't just about making them feel warm and fuzzy. It's a question of adaptability and survival, in a world where change is the only constant and A.I. is rewriting the rules faster than we can keep up.

By embracing community building, empowering employees and enabling managers, organizations can navigate the choppy waters of change with a healthy integration process. They can tap into the collective wisdom of their workforce, foster a sense of belonging, adapt better and faster, and pave the way for a brighter future—for themselves and for their employees.

Here's my bottom line: to get your organizations A.I. culture ready, empower employees to become part of the solution… Let them weave your organization into a more connected, coordinated, and adaptable organism by developing communities around their interests and expertise. And with MixR, choose how fast or slow you want to navigate the change. Trust me, it's the best investment you'll ever make.

And if you want to know more, well, you know where to find us.