ADAPTOR in everyday work

Five people, five different ways through ADAPTOR.

These illustrative examples show how a Work Profile can lead to a personal SWOT, a goal, actions and a later review. Each person faces a different kind of change at work.

Five situations

Recognisable work, individual results.

Illustration of Aisha

Aisha · Executive assistant

Directors are beginning to handle routine drafting and summaries themselves. Aisha looks for a way to show the judgement and coordination behind her work.

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Illustration of Ben

Ben · Junior software developer

Coding assistants speed up familiar tasks. Ben needs to keep learning and build evidence of technical judgement.

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Illustration of Chloe

Chloe · Freelance copywriter

Clients arrive with AI drafts. Chloe explores how to make her advice on audience and message more visible.

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Illustration of David

David · Customer service team leader

A chatbot takes common questions. David examines the handoff to people and his team’s role in complex cases.

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Illustration of Emma

Emma · HR advisor

Managers can self-serve routine policy answers. Emma focuses on the cases that still need contextual human review.

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A different lens

See the broader pattern behind a role.

A person’s role usually combines several Work Profiles. For a generic view of how each kind of work may be affected by AI, browse the seven profile pages.

Explore the Work Profiles

Make the process your own

Build a plan for your work.

These pages show ADAPTOR in action. Be an AI-Era ADAPTOR gives you detailed guidance and a companion workbook for working through your own Profile, SWOT, goals and actions.

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