Workforce 4.0 Will Be Greater Than "A Master of One" (Chris Kuntz, Augmentir)

Ever since meeting with a company called Augmentir for an online event last fall, Ann Wyatt has been all in on connected worker technology. On this episode of Workforce 4.0, join Ann as she talks directly with Augmentir's VP of Marketing, Chris Kuntz, on why the future of work will not only be connected but empowered. Learn more about how manufacturing is transforming from an industry of specialists to generalists, how connected worker technology is giving manufacturing operations quick (and big) wins and what exactly we can do to preserve tribal knowledge. In this episode:Chris shares his thoughts on the relationship between empowering your workforce and how connected worker tools are creating a more collaborative environment for the future of work (~time stamp 11:11).Ann and Chris discuss the importance of digitally capturing tribal knowledge and how connected worker tools are the future of work in an Industry 4.0 centric workplace ( ~time stamp 19:58).Chris explains how connected worker technology is giving manufacturing companies a competitive edge on training their incumbent workforce to better prepare them for advancing into higher skilled roles within their careers (~time stamp 25:00).More About Augmentir: Augmentir™ is the world’s only provider of AI-based connected worker software. Augmentir’s software platform is a suite of AI-powered connected worker tools that helps industrial companies optimize the safety, quality, and productivity of today’s rapidly changing industrial frontline workforce. Companies in manufacturing, service, energy, and construction leverage Augmentir’s AI in conjunction with the platform’s digital workflow and remote collaboration capabilities to optimize their frontline operations and deliver significant growth and continuous improvement in the areas of performance support, training, and workforce development. Chris Kuntz on LinkedIn More About Workforce 4.0: Workforce 4.0 is an industry centric podcast featuring Manufacturing Executives from all industries coming together to emphasize how companies are partnering with technology to give people more meaningful work. As a passion project created by Ann Wyatt, Workforce 4.0 highlights crucial topics such as the increasing talent gap, success stories of real people engaged with the latest manufacturing technology and how the manufacturing workforce can transition into these exciting new roles. Video Recordings on YouTube | Your Host: Ann Wyatt | Workforce 4.0 on Spotify | Workforce 4.0 on iTunes