SAP: How generative AI can support us in our professional careers

Whether it’s taking on a new leadership role, learning complex technical skills or getting support when planning your next career move, AI platforms can help provide clarity and boost confidence.

Here are three simple ways to use AI as a personal development tool to help you step out of your professional comfort zone:

1. AI as a neutral companion
   A valuable but often underestimated aspect of generative AI is its ability to provide feedback without judgment. Moving into a new role or a new company is often accompanied by uncertainty, questions and sometimes even self-doubt. Regardless of the circumstances, AI offers its users the opportunity to openly express their thoughts and explore solutions in a non-judgmental space. Used in this way, AI can help people to better understand the reasons for their uncertainty and analyze their experiences in a positive and constructive way. This can create the necessary basis for solving problems and mastering changes or challenges with confidence.
2. Breaking down big hurdles into manageable goals
   Extensive, complex goals can overwhelm us at first glance. Generative AI can support us in our career development by breaking down major challenges into more compact, manageable milestones. Employees can task the AI with breaking down broad objectives into smaller tasks to provide a clear strategy for achieving their goals. This method reduces cognitive load and ensures that motivation is boosted through steady progress. Whether it’s leading a new team or creating complex analyses, these small successes boost confidence and encourage a proactive mindset.
3. Expertly and individually compiled learning content
   Generative AI is also able to provide high-quality learning materials that are tailored to the learner’s knowledge gaps and professional situation. For example, AI can recommend expert content and training modules on the SAP Learning Hub that match users’ individual development paths. The SAP Learning Hub provides access to a broad portfolio of world-class, self-paced business transformation learning opportunities. Free SAP learning resources also give users the opportunity to advance their professional development independently, at their own pace and according to their own requirements, and to obtain and update SAP certifications. AI is available as a personal advisor and provides individually tailored content at the highest level, for example for project managers exploring agile methods or IT professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of cybersecurity.

And to enable scalable and targeted learning, the SAP Learning Hub offers learners access to learning resources tailored to specific roles and qualifications. This includes both content that is suitable for self-study and training opportunities that take place under guidance. This flexible approach promotes motivation and retention and helps users not only to acquire new skills, but also to apply them effectively in their roles. The online courses can be seamlessly integrated into daily work processes and enable employees to continuously develop their skills without having to interrupt their daily tasks. This strengthens their overall organizational skills in addition to their individual growth opportunities.

Whether managing cross-functional projects, performing data analysis or dealing with career changes, AI-powered learning opportunities provide support in a dynamic way, turning uncertainty into clarity and fostering long-term growth.

The rapid pace at which new skills and job profiles are emerging makes the use of generative AI essential to advance one’s career with foresight and determination. Incorporating AI into personal development helps employees to manage the transition to new roles with confidence and flexibility.

AI is not just a tool to increase productivity, but acts as a partner to help us grow – AI listens to us without judging us, suggests concrete actions for complex challenges and provides customized learning paths. By using AI as a trusted resource, people and organizations can ensure a culture of continuous learning, confidently navigate change and seize growth opportunities with confidence.

Author:
Andre Bechtold is President for SAP Industries & Experiences at SAP.

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