Tony Evans’ book, “Generation AI,” offers a strategic roadmap for leading in the AI era with a focus on people and machines.
Generation AI: A Vital Guide for Leading People and Machines
In today’s rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, business leaders face an unprecedented challenge: how to lead effectively in an age where both people and machines must work together seamlessly. Tony Evans, founder of ONV.ai and author of Generation AI, offers a powerful solution to this dilemma with his comprehensive guide to navigating the intersection of AI, leadership, and organizational psychology.
Evans, a seasoned team coach, tech veteran, and organizational psychologist, understands the complexities of managing both human and machine dynamics. With over a decade of experience at Meta, where he was part of the company’s meteoric rise from 1,000 to over 80,000 employees, Evans has honed his expertise in scale, people, and change. Now, in Generation AI, Evans distills his insights into a vital resource for leaders facing the challenges of AI transformation in their organizations.
A Strategic Roadmap for Leaders in the AI Era
Generation AI is not just another book about AI technology; it’s a guide that teaches leaders how to align their teams with AI enabled change. The book offers a clear and actionable framework, designed to help organizations avoid the common pitfalls that often derail digital transformation initiatives. With a unique blend of psychology, technology, and leadership insight, Evans provides leaders with the tools to harness AI’s true potential by focusing on what matters most: their people.
One of the key themes in Evans’ book is the importance of understanding and leveraging generational diversity. In modern organizations, employees span multiple generations, from Boomers to Gen Z, each with different expectations, strengths, and potential challenges when it comes to adapting to new technologies like AI. Evans argues that this generational diversity is not a liability, but rather a powerful asset. In fact, it’s the secret weapon for building a cohesive, forward, moving team that can embrace AI, enabled change.
As Evans explains, “AI isn’t just about machines. It’s about how leaders guide people through change.” The book emphasizes that leaders must prioritize people over processes and products, using AI as a tool to enhance human capabilities rather than replace them. By focusing on human, AI collaboration, Generation AI equips leaders with the mindset and strategies they need to navigate this delicate balance.
Key Insights and Practical Tools for Leaders
The book is structured into three core sections, each addressing a critical aspect of AI leadership:
- Understanding the Present: This section helps leaders assess their organization’s current AI readiness, identify potential pitfalls, and learn how to define AI in the context of their company. Evans provides a practical framework for understanding AI’s possibilities and limitations within an organizational setting.
- Understanding Your People: Evans takes a deep dive into the psychology of leadership, exploring how generational dynamics shape perceptions, resistance to change, and capability. Leaders are given the tools to navigate group dynamics, fostering a collaborative environment where AI can be seamlessly integrated into the culture.
- Implementing for the Future: This final section provides actionable strategies for bringing AI into an organization’s culture, workflow, and overall strategy. Evans emphasizes the importance of a human, centered approach, ensuring that AI adoption is both effective and ethical.
Additionally, Generation AI includes over 50 high impact questions every leader should be asking, along with dozens of GPT ready prompts to kickstart meaningful conversations among teams. There’s also free access to a custom built GPT, trained specifically on the research behind the book, designed to help leaders take immediate action rather than just think about change.
A Leader Who Understands Both People and Machines
What sets Generation AI apart from other books on the topic is Evans’ unique combination of expertise in psychology, team coaching, and AI. While many books focus on the technical aspects of AI, Evans’ approach is refreshingly human centric. He doesn’t just talk about how to implement AI; he shows how to implement AI while keeping people at the center of the transformation process.
His mantra is simple yet profound: Prioritize people over processes or products. Always. This philosophy has driven the success of Evans’ work at ONV.ai, where he helps organizations align AI with their people’s strengths and capabilities. His holistic approach ensures that businesses don’t just survive the AI revolution, they thrive in it.
As the AI landscape continues to evolve, Evans’ book is a timely and essential resource for leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve. By focusing on the intersection of people and AI, Generation AI provides the roadmap for leading through the age of generative AI with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Whether you’re a CEO, people manager, or transformation lead, Generation AI offers you the insights and tools needed to lead your organization through AI enabled change. Don’t let your organization get left behind. Embrace the power of human and AI collaboration and start preparing for the future today.
To learn more about Tony Evans and his work, visit his website at www.onv.ai or check out his book Generation AI on Amazon here. For leadership insights, subscribe to his newsletter at And The Rest Is Leadership or connect with him on LinkedIn at Tony Evans.
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