In this episode of the Talent in the Age of AI podcast, host Wendy interviews Dr. Jenny Murnane-Rainey, a professor of finance and management with a rich background in talent development. The discussion focuses on bridging the application of AI from the education sector to the workplace. Dr. Rainey shares her insights on how AI is revolutionizing both fields by enhancing critical thinking and emotional intelligence, despite the challenges and ethical considerations involved.

They explore how educational institutions and organizations can collaborate to better prepare students for the AI-enhanced work environment. The episode also delves into recent studies on AI's impact on neural engagement and the future job market, emphasizing the importance of human skills such as resilience, creative thinking, and adaptability alongside technical literacy.

Episode Timestamps;

00:00 Welcome to Talent in the Age of AI + Introducing Dr. Jenny Murnane-Rainey

02:23 Bridging AI from Education to the Workplace: The “Help Us Help You” Theme

06:25 Why Banning AI Doesn’t Work: Adoption, Policies, and Real-World Use

09:54 Internal/Private AI Models: Knowledge Bases, Trust, and Confidentiality

11:28 Prompting as a Skill: From Proposals to the Rise of the Prompt Engineer

13:52 Do Students Really ‘Get’ AI? Stereotypes, Creativity, and Better Prompts

17:11 The MIT 2025 Study: AI Use, Brain Engagement, and Critical Thinking Risks

20:44 Future of Jobs (WEF): The Human Skills That Matter Most in an AI World

23:14 Future-Proofing Through Partnerships: How HR & Higher Ed Can Meet in the Middle

29:22 Closing Thoughts + Next Steps: Webinar Plans and Final Thanks

As we navigate the intersection of human intuition and artificial intelligence, the conversation doesn’t have to end here. Connect with our guest and stay plugged into the future of talent at the links below.

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Connect with the Guests;

Dr. Jenny Murnane-Rainey

1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermurnane/

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1. Website: https://talentintheageofai.com/
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