rich 1.0 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 Chai & Chips Podcast https://audioboom.com/channels/5157991-chai-chips-podcast Audioboom https://audioboom.com 480 95 https://audioboom.com/i/43718546/600x600/c 600 600 <iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8921769/embed?v=202301" style="background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; width: 100%" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" scrolling="no" title="Audioboom player" allow="autoplay" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"></iframe>