A speaker argues that asking probing questions in meetings builds critical thinking and public speaking skills that AI can't replicate. She recommends women commit to asking at least one question per meeting, and warns that while AI automates routine tasks, human creativity and judgment will remain essential as the technology spreads globally.
A lot of the time when people come to your business and say, why don't you do this? Or have you thought about this? Or I suggest this product. There is a reason why we do this or we don't do this. Sometimes there's no reason. For me, that frustrates me. Sometimes people don't know why things are the way they are. This is how we found it. This is what happens. Is there a reason you're specifically doing it this inefficient way? Yes or no? Find out. It helps to drive you and guide you. And the more questions you ask, the more information you get. You find out so much if you just ask. Something that we task women to do when we're teaching public speaking and visibility in the office Ask questions in meetings. Give yourself that target, I have to ask one question per meeting so that I get practice in speaking up. You also get used to looking at things critically. Being curious helps you to assess things, analyze things. We are living in a time where technology is taking jobs. Don't think just because we're in Africa it's not going to affect us. We are already using ChatGPT in our work. It happens and it's moving very fast. What human beings will always be needed for is creativity and judgment.
