[Weekend Column] What if we keep using AI like this? A story of "Our Company on April 1, 2027" written with Gemini.
Introduction
Saturday, April 18th. Three weeks have passed since the start of the new fiscal year. I wonder if the "landscape with AI" has begun to feel familiar in the workplace.
While daily efficiency and cost reduction are important, why not look a little further into the future for a change? Last night, I conducted an experiment. I gave Gemini the current data of a client company and the current speed of AI adoption, and asked this question:
"If we continue to pursue AI utilization like this, what will this company look like one year from now, on April 1st?"
What came back was not just a list of numbers, but a surprisingly concrete and hopeful "future blueprint of the company."
1. An open organization where "personalization" has disappeared
According to AI's prediction, in that company one year from now, the phrase "I don't know unless I ask that person" will be a thing of the past.
Future landscape: All know-how is shared as prompts, allowing even new employees to work with the same quality as veterans.
Change: The culture has shifted from one where positions were protected by "monopolizing knowledge" to one where people are praised for "sharing knowledge with AI and systematizing it." As a result, mutual teaching among employees has become active, and the "total amount of knowledge" in the entire organization has increased explosively.
2. A workplace where "overtime" has turned into "self-investment"
The phase where the goal was to "go home early" is over, and how to use the saved time has become the culture.
Future landscape: At the 5:00 PM closing chime, many employees leave the office with a smile. Or, the few who remain are excited about planning the "next mini-app."
Change: Young employees who used to be chased by administrative tasks are now using the time saved by AI to immerse themselves in "industry research on clients," recording top sales with sharp proposals that one wouldn't expect from a first-year employee.
3. A business where "humanity" has become the greatest added value
Precisely because there is more that AI can do, the "warmth" provided by the company is highly valued in the market.
Future landscape: AI handles administrative communication perfectly. That is precisely why the "phone call" made by a sales representative at a random moment, or a heartfelt handwritten message, strongly captures the customer's heart.
Change: By realizing the contradiction of being "faster than anywhere else, and warmer than anywhere else," one year later, the company is chosen as the top "company to work for" in the region.
Message:
The future prediction produced by AI is by no means a pipe dream. It is the most highly probable reality on the extension of your decision to "utilize AI" today. Our role is to ensure that this exciting future blueprint does not end as a mere "dream." Technology, education, systems. We will escort your company to its ideal state one year from now from every aspect. Let's clarify what needs to be done now with this "backcasting from the future" (ง •̀_•́)ง
Conclusion
This weekend, why not ask Gemini yourself? 'One year from now, how will our company, having mastered AI, be delighting our customers?'
Hidden within the future that AI describes might be the true 'wish' you have entrusted to the new fiscal year. Let's walk together, step by step, toward that future starting next week.
Bonus: A 'Future Prediction Simulation Prompt' to give shape to your excitement.
On Sunday, perhaps with a cup of coffee in hand, try posing this to Gemini.
[Future Prediction Prompt]
I am a business owner in the [Industry] sector. Currently, I have introduced Google Workspace and AI, and I am trying to solve [What you feel is a challenge]. Imagine a state one year from now where all employees have mastered AI and operational efficiency has improved dramatically.
1. How have the expressions and conversations of the employees changed?
2. How have the 'words of praise' received from customers changed?
3. What is the 'new challenge' that I (the business owner) am working on?
4. Please tell me this as a story that is as concrete and motivating as possible.
Magazine Introduction:
I am publishing a magazine that explains AI implementation for companies from a business owner's perspective!
'Where should I start?'
'How should I think about cost-effectiveness?'
'How do I get the company on board?'
I have collected articles that answer the real questions business owners face.
Please take a look.
All articles are free to read.
If you like it, please follow the magazine as well!
<PR>
I am supporting the job site Green.