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What communication skills have become most critical now that AI can generate so much content?
What communication skills have become most critical now that AI can generate so much content?
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Advisor | Freelance Writer | TRIO Program Director
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Tacoma, Washington
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Paul’s Answer
Speaking skills are becoming more vital because they improve personal confidence and interpersonal relationships, and are essential for academic and career advancement.
Effective speaking allows you to express ideas clearly, persuade others, build credibility, and inspire action, making it a universally applicable skill for success in any professional or personal setting.
I think that inspiring people, is an element that Artificial Intelligence has not been able to perfect. I believe that a human expressing industriousness and enthusiasm, is more effective in motivating people, than a machine in this particular area.
Strong speaking and vocalization skills help you articulate your ideas with employees and colleagues in meetings, and demonstrates leadership abilities and confidence to co-workers. It can also expand your professional network and lead to new business or career opportunities. I think that AI will have difficulty building a long term reputation, or personal relationships. People want to be led by others and not machines.
Clear verbal communication skills also assist you to build and maintain better relationships with peers, teachers, and colleagues. They can also assist you in expressing ideas during discussions, and improve performance on presentations and written work. Having the ability to proficiently articulate your thoughts allows you to motivate, inspire, and influence others, which is a key component of leadership.
I really do not believe that humanity is ready to be verbally replaced or led by Artificial Intelligence. I can't really see a Blade Runner type of society, when it comes to communications skills and future leadership. AI can generate content, but humans are still the ones who are capable of verbally delivering it and inspiring others in society
Effective speaking allows you to express ideas clearly, persuade others, build credibility, and inspire action, making it a universally applicable skill for success in any professional or personal setting.
I think that inspiring people, is an element that Artificial Intelligence has not been able to perfect. I believe that a human expressing industriousness and enthusiasm, is more effective in motivating people, than a machine in this particular area.
Strong speaking and vocalization skills help you articulate your ideas with employees and colleagues in meetings, and demonstrates leadership abilities and confidence to co-workers. It can also expand your professional network and lead to new business or career opportunities. I think that AI will have difficulty building a long term reputation, or personal relationships. People want to be led by others and not machines.
Clear verbal communication skills also assist you to build and maintain better relationships with peers, teachers, and colleagues. They can also assist you in expressing ideas during discussions, and improve performance on presentations and written work. Having the ability to proficiently articulate your thoughts allows you to motivate, inspire, and influence others, which is a key component of leadership.
I really do not believe that humanity is ready to be verbally replaced or led by Artificial Intelligence. I can't really see a Blade Runner type of society, when it comes to communications skills and future leadership. AI can generate content, but humans are still the ones who are capable of verbally delivering it and inspiring others in society
Huda Adem
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New York, New York
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Huda’s Answer
The skills that will matter most in the future are the ones that make us human things like critical thinking, empathy, and creativity.
Mastering the Ask:
You have to learn how to talk to AI clearly. The better your question or prompt, the better the answer you’ll get. Be specific about what you want who it’s for, what the goal is, and the tone you need.
Adding the Human Edge:
AI can give you a first draft, but it’s your job to make it great. That means spotting mistakes, adding your own ideas, and making it sound real and personal and asking others for review/feedback.
The Empathy Factor:
AI can’t read emotions or handle tough conversations but you can and that is your secret sauce. Being a good listener, showing understanding, and connecting with people is what builds trust and helps when you have to problem solve.
Strategic Storytelling:
Facts alone don’t move people stories do. You need to take information, turn it into something meaningful, and explain it in a way that inspires others to act and use to influence.
Mastering the Ask:
You have to learn how to talk to AI clearly. The better your question or prompt, the better the answer you’ll get. Be specific about what you want who it’s for, what the goal is, and the tone you need.
Adding the Human Edge:
AI can give you a first draft, but it’s your job to make it great. That means spotting mistakes, adding your own ideas, and making it sound real and personal and asking others for review/feedback.
The Empathy Factor:
AI can’t read emotions or handle tough conversations but you can and that is your secret sauce. Being a good listener, showing understanding, and connecting with people is what builds trust and helps when you have to problem solve.
Strategic Storytelling:
Facts alone don’t move people stories do. You need to take information, turn it into something meaningful, and explain it in a way that inspires others to act and use to influence.
Bethany (Dawson) Rodriguez, CPA
Accountant
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Tampa, Florida
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Bethany’s Answer
Great question!
AI has definitely changed the way we create and share content, but strong communication skills are more important than ever in the workplace!
In my day-to-day role, I use AI tools to help generate ideas, draft emails and other text, or analyze information. However, before I could get the most out of AI, I had to learn how to write effective prompts to be able to give clear and precise instructions that guide the AI to produce useful results. This skill itself is a form of communication, requiring you to think carefully about what you want to say and how to say it. You also have to be able to read the outputs, understand if the AI did what you asked it to, and tweak the responses aside from blindly trusting it.
Beyond working with AI, the communication skills that have become most critical in my opinion include the ability to clearly share your own ideas in a way others can understand and engage with. Just as important is being open to feedback being able to adapt and refine your ideas based on input from others helps to improve your work and collaboration.
Giving and receiving critical feedback is a key part of this process. AI can generate a lot of content that is a great starting point for a lot of tasks, but humans are still essential for interpreting, editing, and improving that content through thoughtful discussion and teamwork. Focusing on clear expression, active listening, and constructive feedback will help you thrive alongside AI-driven tools.
Wishing you all the best!
AI has definitely changed the way we create and share content, but strong communication skills are more important than ever in the workplace!
In my day-to-day role, I use AI tools to help generate ideas, draft emails and other text, or analyze information. However, before I could get the most out of AI, I had to learn how to write effective prompts to be able to give clear and precise instructions that guide the AI to produce useful results. This skill itself is a form of communication, requiring you to think carefully about what you want to say and how to say it. You also have to be able to read the outputs, understand if the AI did what you asked it to, and tweak the responses aside from blindly trusting it.
Beyond working with AI, the communication skills that have become most critical in my opinion include the ability to clearly share your own ideas in a way others can understand and engage with. Just as important is being open to feedback being able to adapt and refine your ideas based on input from others helps to improve your work and collaboration.
Giving and receiving critical feedback is a key part of this process. AI can generate a lot of content that is a great starting point for a lot of tasks, but humans are still essential for interpreting, editing, and improving that content through thoughtful discussion and teamwork. Focusing on clear expression, active listening, and constructive feedback will help you thrive alongside AI-driven tools.
Wishing you all the best!
Jessica Sherry
Human Resources
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Jessica’s Answer
I love this question! I think being able to communicate 'live/face to face' with someone is a skill that will help set you apart from others! Anyone can put a question out into the internet and generate an answer and send it on its way, but being able to communicate that verbally/live to someone will be a great skill to work on. Even knowing how to have a simple conversation and connect with someone live will be a huge differentiator for you - making eye contact, expressing your thoughts, making the other person feel valued and connected to you will really help you stand apart!
Marco Almanza
Tech Connect Manager
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Palmdale, California
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Marco’s Answer
Now that AI can generate content easily, the most critical communication skills are clarity, judgment, and human context. Being able to explain why something matters, ask the right questions, tailor messages to different audiences, and make thoughtful decisions about what not to say is far more valuable than just producing words. Clear thinking, empathy, and critical evaluation are the real differentiators.
Julie Roarty
Change Management
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Westport, Connecticut
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Julie’s Answer
Hi! I very much agree with Huda's response here. The human-side of communicating is critical. By building relationships, understanding context, bringing empathy and being able to tell a story your client wants will set you apart. Anyone can use AI to help with communicating but to have a higher impact, it takes you bringing your own knowledge and expertise.
Aimee (Montpetit) Topp
Consulting Sales
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Aimee’s Answer
This is a great question, especially for digital generations who’ve had the opportunity to use online platforms for communication for most of their lives.
I’m going to take a slightly different approach and offer a point of view specific to your personal and professional communication style. I strongly suggest prioritizing more personal channels—phone calls, or even better, in-person conversations—whenever possible. So many elements of real connection get lost in many forms of digital communication.
In-person and phone conversations allow you to tailor the discussion in the moment. They can take unexpected (and productive) twists and turns, create space for spontaneous collaboration, and make storytelling feel more natural and engaging. As you’re mentored throughout your life and career, those in-person connections will become the backbone of your growth and relationships.
Wishing you great personal connection in your comms.
I’m going to take a slightly different approach and offer a point of view specific to your personal and professional communication style. I strongly suggest prioritizing more personal channels—phone calls, or even better, in-person conversations—whenever possible. So many elements of real connection get lost in many forms of digital communication.
In-person and phone conversations allow you to tailor the discussion in the moment. They can take unexpected (and productive) twists and turns, create space for spontaneous collaboration, and make storytelling feel more natural and engaging. As you’re mentored throughout your life and career, those in-person connections will become the backbone of your growth and relationships.
Wishing you great personal connection in your comms.
David “DJ” Baker
Technology Architect
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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David “DJ”’s Answer
To use AI well, learn to ask precise questions. For example, if you want an image of a "red car," be more specific. Instead, try asking for "a red Italian sports car, viewed from the rear left, as if shot by a drone 5 meters above, with the car moving away." This way, you'll get a better result. Practice phrasing your requests clearly. Consider taking courses that teach problem-solving and how to ask the right questions to improve your AI interactions.