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Random Acts of Automation: How to Fight Back When Automation Threatens Your Work, Your Life, and Everything You Do - Paperback
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by Craig Le Clair (Author)
Feeling uneasy about AI? Worried it'll make your job obsolete and your once-solid training outdated? You're not alone.
As the automation tsunami crashes over the workforce, forget fearmongering headlines and confusing jargon. This book will be your life raft through the chaos, leading you to shore. Random Acts of Automation dives deep into the hidden consequences of our rapid automation, examining the forces that will reshape the current workforce. This book focuses on real people--fast-food workers, warehouse staff, customer service agents, even lawyers and tech professionals--all facing the impact of automation. These pages offer practical solutions to your workplace concerns about AI. This isn't just about understanding your current job; it's about seeing where automation will take you and how you can thrive. Author and AI analyst Craig Le Clair isn't waiting for politicians to catch up on the latest advancements in automation. Instead, this is your guide to tackle the coming changes head-on filled with relatable stories, actionable advice, and a clear path forward.Author Biography
Craig Le Clair is a vice president and principal analyst at Forrester, where he has worked for over fifteen years. He is recognized worldwide as a leading industry analyst on AI and automation, and the future workplace. He has authored hundreds of reports on the future of technology as well as two previous books on the subject. In 2019, he received a Forrester research award for first recognizing the Robotic Processing Automation (RPA) market. This research led to his 2019 book, Invisible Robots in the Quiet of the Night, which ranked top 5 on Amazon's category of Automation.
Prior to joining Forrester, Craig held senior positions at ADP, MITRE, and BBN Technologies. A prolific writer and speaker, Le Clair is frequently quoted in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, and many other publications and media outlets. Craig earned a BS in economics from Georgetown University and an MBA from George Washington University, where he taught economics and finance.Pay with
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