Ep 016 - The Human Edge | Ramya Sampath Sharma

AI can generate answers.
But can it help us build judgment?

In this episode of Chai & Chips, I sit down with Ramya Sampath Sharma, CHRO of Saint-Gobain India, to explore how AI is reshaping work, careers, leadership, and learning.

We discuss a question that doesn't get enough attention:
As AI automates more entry-level and repetitive work, how will the next generation develop the depth, expertise, and judgment that traditionally came from doing that work?

We also explore:
• The skills that will become more valuable in an AI-first world
• Why depth and subject-matter expertise still matter
• The future of careers and leadership
• AI's impact on inequality and inclusive growth
• What organizations can do to build trust during periods of disruption
One idea stayed with me long after the conversation: AI may generate answers, but judgment is still earned.
I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction — AI and the Future of Work
02:44 Building High-Performance Teams and Talent Systems
08:58 Why Culture Matters More Than Individual Brilliance
17:51 How AI Is Changing the Nature of Work
23:44 The Skills That Will Matter Most in the AI Era
28:49 Can Young Professionals Still Build Judgment?
33:58 AI in the Enterprise: Adoption, Challenges and Opportunities
38:10 Rapid Fire
40:30 Will AI Increase Inequality in India?
47:14 Leadership, Trust and Human Judgment in the Age of AI
57:46 The Vision of India

Resources:
Find Ramya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramyasampathsharma/
Find Prakash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-mallya/  
Find Ramya on X: https://x.com/ramyassharma
Find Prakash on X: https://x.com/PrakashMallya
Find Prakash on Substack: https://www.prakashmallya.com/s/chai-and-chips-podcast
Find Prakash on Medium: https://medium.com/@pmallya2411