Becoming An AI Orchestrator: A Business Professional's Guide to Leading, Creating, and Thriving in the Age of Intelligence
- By Sadie Kay St Lawrence
- Published Dec 1, 2025 by Addison-Wesley Professional.
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- Copyright 2026
- Edition: 1st
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- ISBN-10: 0-13-534458-1
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-534458-3
Unlock your potential and lead the future with this essential guide to thriving, creating, and innovating with confidence in the age of intelligence.
Embark on a transformative journey with Becoming An AI Orchestrator: A Business Professional's Guide to Leading, Creating, and Thriving in the Age of Intelligence. This book is your essential guide to navigating the age of intelligence, where technology and creativity converge. Whether you're a creator, knowledge worker, or leader, you'll find invaluable insights and practical advice to help you thrive in this new era. From understanding the forces that have shaped our technological landscape to embracing the opportunities and challenges of AI, this book empowers you to lead, create, and innovate with confidence.
Discover the power of AI and unlock your potential. Through engaging stories and expert guidance, you'll learn how to harness AI to enhance your work and life. This book is not just about technology; it's about empowering you to bring your visions to life and make a meaningful impact. With a focus on creativity, adaptability, and collaboration, Becoming An AI Orchestrator is your roadmap to success in a rapidly evolving world. Join the ranks of those who are not just adapting to change but leading it.
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Table of Contents
Foreword............................................................................................... xi
Preface.................................................................................................xiii
Introduction........................................................................................xv
Ch. 1: BECOMING THE ORCHESTRATOR................................1
From Surveys to Synapses: A Journey to AI...................................... 2
The Key That Unlocked It All: Language.......................................... 3
The Shift............................................................................................... 5
Becoming an Orchestrator................................................................... 6
Elevating Performance: Bridging the Skills Gap................................ 7
A Mindset Shift.................................................................................... 8
Exercise: Enhancing Your Questioning Skills..................................10
Conclusion...........................................................................................10
Ch. 2: ASK AND IT IS GIVEN: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PROMPTING...... 13
The Rise of Generative AI..................................................................14
Generative AI Applications for Knowledge Workers...................... 15
How I Use AI on a Weekly Basis........................................................19
Prompting: The Art of Conversing with AI.....................................21
An Advanced Prompting Toolkit..................................................... 23
Improving Your Prompts.................................................................... 25
Choosing the Right Tool.................................................................... 28
Key Considerations for Choosing Your Tool.................................. 29
Conclusion.......................................................................................... 30
Ch. 3: WHAT IS AI AND HOW DOES IT LEARN?..........................31
Defining AI..........................................................................................31
AI Timeline: Key Milestones..............................................................35
Everyday AI......................................................................................... 36
Understanding the AI Effect.............................................................. 38
Building AI Systems........................................................................... 40
Machine Learning...............................................................................42
How Do Neural Networks Learn?..................................................... 46
Key Terms: Building Your AI Vocabulary....................................... 49
Conclusion.........................................................................................51
Ch. 4: AI APPLICATIONS............................................................... 53
Factors Influencing AI Applications..................................................53
AI Capabilities and Applications .....................................................55
AIs Impact on Roles.......................................................................... 56
AI in Marketing.................................................................................. 58
AI in Sales........................................................................................... 60
AI in Operations.................................................................................62
AI in Finance...................................................................................... 64
AI in Product Development............................................................... 66
Finding the Right AI Applications....................................................67
Conclusion.......................................................................................... 69
Ch. 5: AI ORCHESTRATION AT SCALE.......................................71
The Role of the AI Orchestrator........................................................71
Becoming the Observer.......................................................................74
Personal AI Orchestration at Scale.................................................. 77
Task Automation................................................................................ 80
AI Agents............................................................................................ 83
From Models to Mature Systems: The Life Cycle of
Traditional Machine Learning..................................................... 89
AI Orchestration for the Enterprise................................................. 92
Level Setting........................................................................................ 95
Quantify and Assess.......................................................................... 97
AI Guidelines and Policies................................................................. 99
Training..............................................................................................103
Continual Empowerment.................................................................104
Measuring Impact..............................................................................106
Conclusion: From Personal Practice to Organizational Strategy..........111
Ch. 6: ETHICAL MACHINES.......................................................... 113
What Is Ethics?...................................................................................114
Levels of Risk.....................................................................................116
Narrow AIs Limitations and Challenges.......................................119
AI Alignment.................................................................................... 130
Expanding AI-Related Laws.............................................................134
Intellectual Property: Creativity and Controversy in
the AI Era......................................................................................138
Safety and Security............................................................................141
Other Considerations.......................................................................146
Conclusion: Orchestrating the Future of AI...................................149
Ch. 7 A CHANGING TIDE: AIS IMPACT ON SOCIETY............. 153
Digital Basics...................................................................................155
Exercise: Reflecting on the Evolution of Work...............................157
A Constant of Change......................................................................159
How AI Is Actually Changing Work............................................161
Making the Transition......................................................................164
Augmentation....................................................................................168
Conclusion....................................................................................... 171
Ch. 8 SHAPING THE FUTURE AS AN ORCHESTRATOR............ 173
Lessons from History: Jevons Paradox and the Luddites.............. 174
An Abundant Future........................................................................176
Empowering Everyone to Shape the Future....................................181
What Comes Next?............................................................................182
Navigating the Road Ahead.............................................................186
Embrace Your Role as the Orchestrator..........................................189
Orchestrating Your Future................................................................191
BIBLIOGRAPHY...................................................................... 193
INDEX........................................................................................ 195
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