08.09.2026 • 38 Min.

[German version below] ?? What happens when AI is no longer just a tool – but becomes an active participant in our organizations? In this episode of the BIG BANG Podcast, host Ayşe Mese speaks with Neil Redding, Near Futurist, Founder & CEO of Redding Futures, who has spent more than three decades at the intersection of technology, business design and human experience. His central argument: Companies need to stop treating AI like another software solution. As AI increasingly takes over tasks and produces outcomes independently, the role of humans is changing fundamentally – from doing the work to making decisions about the work. The central topics of this episode: ? From tool to participant: Why AI requires a fundamentally different approach to work and organizations ? From doers to deciders: How human roles will change as AI takes over more operational tasks ? Leadership in the age of AI: Why executives need to learn how to lead humans and AI agents together ? “Delegate first”: Why leaders should start handing work to AI to understand its real capabilities ? Context engineering: Why AI needs access to organizational knowledge, values and context to deliver meaningful results ? The German challenge: How long planning cycles collide with the speed of AI – and why Germany’s precision can still become an advantage ? Europe’s role in AI: Why safety, regulation and a human-centered approach could become a strategic strength For Redding, the next 12 to 24 months will be decisive. Companies that learn how to orchestrate humans and AI effectively could fundamentally change how quickly they operate, decide and execute. The key question is therefore no longer simply what AI can do. It is how leadership, organizations and human responsibility must evolve when AI becomes part of the team. An episode for executives, founders and decision-makers who want to understand what AI means not only for technology – but for the future of work and leadership. — Following the sold-out BIG BANG KI FESTIVAL 2025 with 8,500 attendees, one thing is clear: Europe’s largest AI event continues to grow. For two days, Berlin’s Alte Münze became a hotspot for innovation, inspiration and networking – bringing together leading speakers, companies and a community actively shaping the future. Save the Date! The BIG BANG KI FESTIVAL 2026 takes place on September 16 & 17, 2026 in Berlin. Bigger. More international. And even more relevant for everyone using AI to actively shape the transformation of business, politics and society. Get your tickets for 2026 here: https://tickets.infield.live/checkout/big-bang-ki-festival-tlsj2i? Stay tuned – in this podcast, we regularly bring you insights, updates and voices from the BIG BANG KI FESTIVAL. — Don’t miss a thing: LinkedIn | Instagram More from DUP UNTERNEHMER: https://www.dup-magazin.de/