How To Upskill In AI Through Everyday Micro-Experiences
Published in: Forbes — October 2025
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Summary
What research found: Leaders can effectively upskill in AI not through intensive courses, but through everyday micro-experiences—small, hands-on interactions with AI integrated into daily tasks. Just 10 hours of real-life experimentation over a few weeks can lead to meaningful AI fluency, especially when driven by curiosity and learning from role models.
Why it matters: As AI rapidly evolves, leaders risk falling behind if they don’t build comfort and competence with the technology. Micro-upskilling offers a realistic and sustainable way for busy professionals to stay relevant, without requiring large time investments.
What next: Organizations and leaders should encourage AI exploration through low-stakes, everyday use cases—both at work and in personal life—and foster peer learning by sharing tools, tips, and role models. At the same time, they should promote thoughtful, ethical AI use by discussing its limits, sustainability costs, and when human input remains essential.