Data AI is rapidly evolving with several rapid advancements in data, ML, AI technologies. In order to succeed, it is critical for teams to keep up with the new technologies as well as leverage experiences w.r.t. The best way for teams to learn-&-grow is Peer-2-Peer mentoring.

Dialogue is a fundamental tool in knowledge transfer and the main vehicle for social interaction. But first and foremost, dialogue means to listen to the other (i.e. Human Computer Interaction has been driven mainly by the human side with little "interaction" from the computer side. With the "renaissance" of machine learning, basic intelligent behavior through the computer interface becomes a possibility, although still remote. Intelligent dialogue will be the outcome of years of research that can lead to goal-based dialogue, as intelligent dialogue should lead to actions that achieve a certain goal.

Here's something you can bet on: Your youngest employees are already way smarter than you in lots of areas. As a leader, are you taking the time to learn from them? For bosses and senior leaders, staying relevant and effective means finding a way to keep up to date on what's just coming on the radar--and that's where reverse mentoring comes in. Reverse mentoring--in essence, learning from younger employees--isn't a new approach. But, in my experience, it's sadly underutilized. As a leader, you can always benefit from fresh eyes, new perspectives and direct insights into new technology.