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Unique Human Proposition (UHP): Ingenuity, Ideation, and Innovation in the AI Era
TLDR: The rise of AI is inevitable, but here’s the thing — it can’t replace your Unique Human Proposition (UHP). What makes you irreplaceable? Three pillars: ingenuity, ideation, and innovation. AI is the tool. Your creativity, network, and followthrough is the game changer. Stay curious, connected, adapt, and push boundaries. Centering these three pillars will help keep us grounded in this rapid shift:
- Ingenuity & Inclusion: AI can automate, but it can’t create new ideas. Human creativity is still king.
- Ideation: Machines can’t replicate the curiosity or empathy that drives original, human-centered ideas.
- Innovation: Use AI to enhance, not replace, the human touch. That’s where breakthroughs happen.
It’s not just technology that will shape the future — human creativity and connection remains a vital force. While AI accelerates processes and enhances productivity, it’s human ingenuity, ideation, and innovation that create unique value, ensuring businesses thrive in a rapidly automated world.
I’ve attended talks and ideation summits for AI for over a decade. In the past few months, the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors), Deloitte Seattle, and Seattle Tech Week have hosted some incredible…
