AI, Robotics and Automation Oh My! Cheryl Cran Provides a Roadmap For The Future In Her New Book Entitled NextMapping

A new book released by futurist and change leadership expert Cheryl Cran titled ‘NextMapping’ reached Amazon bestseller status more than once since its release.  The book provides strategies for leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs on how to both anticipate and navigate the fast-changing future of work.  Cran says that the biggest opportunity for companies is to increase their leaders and teams ability to innovate and create in ‘real time’. With the increase of AI, robotics, and automation the only distinct advantage that companies can have is to focus on ‘people first’ and to build strategies that leverage human and technology working together. 

The mere advance of AI-controlled robots and software is fascinating in many ways, AI will revolutionize the way everyone lives and since a significant part of our lives is spent working, the changes will have a major impact on the labor market including attracting and keeping top talent and their work environments as well.

Whether an employee, a small business owner or a CEO of a major company, everyone needs to be aware of the changes brought on by AI and take action ‘Nextmapping’ further actions accordingly if success is still wanted in a decade.

NextMapping does not only look at where business is headed in a world where AI and robotics play ever increasing roles in business. Cheryl Cran presents a vision of the future that is not far off and many of the steps employees, leaders and ‘organizations’ need to take to successfully get there. She discusses the importance of remaining on top of research to keep a business heading toward the future to avoid getting lost in the past. 

Cran’s writing style is clear and engaging. As one of her reviewers states; ”I enjoyed reading this book and found it to be very informative and interesting. The book is written in an organized and comprehensible way that makes it an easy read and the images and graphs included are extraordinary. I really liked the sections on the PREDICT acronym and challenging the way you are thinking. An informative, interesting and inspiring read. The NextMapping consultancy company will take the effort out of researching future trends and you can, therefore, benefit from their valuable experience.”

As Cran states “NextMapping helps turn future visions into creative solutions and actionable plans for our clients.” The book provides strategies and ideas on how to prepare people and businesses to adapt to the rapidly changing face of artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics.

About Cheryl Cran

Cheryl Cran is the founder of NextMapping/NextMapping.com and the CEO of parent company Synthesis at Work Inc. She is recognized as the #1 Future of Work influencer by Onalytica, and the author of 7 books including NextMapping – Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work.