How will artificial intelligence change the internal systems that companies use to find, train, and retain people, what we call their People Development System (PDS)? It will involve more than just the AI tools manufacturing workers use; it will fundamentally change the way the PDS will need to support a culture that embraces AI.
“The NAM (National Association of Manufacturers) recently proposed a series of policy recommendations for policymakers to drive AI development and adoption in manufacturing, which includes a recommendation on developing the manufacturing workforce of the AI age by supporting training programs and career and technical education institutions.”
New training and strong partnerships, yes. But what must also happen within the company, especially small to midsized makers, for these new changes to make a meaningful difference?
An optimized PDS will need to be able to support AI by:
- Promoting systems thinking for all team members.
- Creating new job descriptions (and then appealing job postings…these are two different things!) that identify new AI and advanced manufacturing skills.
- Rethinking training approaches utilizing AI tools for certain but also training team members on new ways to think about utilizing AI.
- Recognizing the need for new leadership approaches for AI empowered manufacturing teams.
- Developing new mindsets that allow people to think about and utilize AI and other technologies on the factory floor.
- Creating a strong culture of learning and experimentation.
- And so much more.
AI will change the way manufacturing systems operate. Including the one system that manages the people who operate within those systems.
The Optimized People Development System 
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