100: Human Plus AI Strategy: Redefining Team Structure in the Age of Automation with Evan J Schwartz

Send us Fan MailMost leaders are asking the wrong AI question. In this episode Chris sits down with Evan J Schwartz, technology leader, adjunct professor, and Chief Innovation Officer, to discuss why AI should be used for growth, not simply cost cutting.Evan shares his vision for the future organization: flatter companies, human stewards managing AI agents, and teams focused on strategy, relationships, and judgment while automation handles repetitive execution. They also explore AI in education, workforce development, sustainability, and why leaders who wait may lose to faster-moving competitors. If you want a practical framework for using AI to grow smarter without losing your people advantage, this episode is worth your time.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:05 Chris Introduces Evan J Schwartz03:40 Person Plus AI vs Doom and Gloom Narratives08:30 Which Industries AI Will Disrupt First09:23 Mentoring Global Students Solving Real Problems with AI11:12 How AI Could Reduce Food Waste at Scale18:30 What Colleges Are Getting Wrong About AI23:38 Why Companies That Wait Will Fall Behind31:19 The Rise of the Steward Role in Business41:30 Use AI for Growth, Not Headcount Cuts🔎 Find Out More About Evan J SchwartzEvan J Schwartz LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-schwartz-liveAMCS Grouphttps://www.amcsgroup.com🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned:ChatGPT https://chat.openai.comAnthropic Claudehttps://www.anthropic.com/claudeDockerhttps://www.docker.comSAP https://www.sap.comChief AI Officer https://chiefaiofficer.com