šŸ”‹ Start your 2025... (R)eloaded

And why do you donā€™t want to miss the AI train in 2025 ?

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This month, weā€™re celebrating 2025, kicking off the new year with Reload 25ā€™, our annual community event and a celebration of R GENERATIONā€™s first anniversary ! This landmark event will be a launchpad for our new membership program and an exploration of how weā€™re reinventing remote collaboration for 2025 šŸŽ‰

In this issue, weā€™ll also dive into :

  • Our vision for 2025 : more fun and meaninfull connections with collaborative technologies.

  • The highlights from Kusuma Sukmaā€™s session on team Focus dynamics.

  • Why you donā€™t want to miss the AI train in 2025 ?

āœØ Hold on tight, 2025 is all about embracing innovation with purpose !

šŸš€ Reload 25ā€™, remote collaboration reinvented ! On January 31st, weā€™re inviting you to join a dynamic, community-driven event that marks the 1-year anniversary of R GENERATION and the official launch of our community hub on Circle !

Why attend ?

Itā€™s not just a celebration, itā€™s a moment to reflect on how far weā€™ve come and to chart the future of remote collaboration. This hybrid event will feature inspiring talks, workshops, and opportunities to connect with creators and facilitators from around the globe. Whether youā€™re here to learn, share, or just celebrate, Reload 25ā€™ is the place to be.

What to expect?

  • Interactive sessions with the 101 Team, showcasing how collaboration can be reimagined in dynamic, hands-on ways.

  • Big announcements about our upcoming partnerships and new programs to empower the R GENERATION community.

  • A unique opportunity to learn and get onboard our exclusive membership program.

šŸŽŸļø Save your spot and kickstart 25ā€™ with us (participation limited).

In our latest webinar, Kusuma Sukma, a mentor and facilitator with over a decade of experience in business development and education technology, shared his transformative approach to remote collaboration and team dynamics. As the creator of the Zentrospective Framework, Kusuma combines mindfulness and structured activities to help teams refocus and thrive in todayā€™s ever-connected digital world.

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Collaboration isnā€™t just about
working together ;
itā€™s about creating space
for growth and understanding

Kusuma Sukma

Key highlights included

  1. The Importance of Reflection Kusuma emphasized the value of taking a moment to pause and reflectā€”both individually and collectively. Reflection fosters clarity, allowing team members to align their strengths with their goals.

  2. Zen Meets Collaboration The Zentrospective Framework draws inspiration from Zen principles, blending mindfulness practices with facilitation techniques. Kusuma introduced exercises like Zen Doodles and Zen Stones, encouraging creativity through freeform drawing to relax and spark innovative thinking.

  3. The Role of Tools in Remote Work Kusuma highlighted the critical role of tools like Miro and Butter in delivering seamless and engaging remote workshops.

He shared how these platforms enable meaningful interactions, regardless of physical location or time zone, making them indispensable for fostering collaboration on a global scale.

Missed the webinar ? The replay is available now ! Donā€™t miss the chance to learn how Kusumaā€™s Zentrospective Framework can empower your team to achieve clarity, focus, and creativity in remote collaboration.

šŸŽ Zentrospective Focus Framework

This workshop aims to foster meaningful connections and collaboration among participants. By focusing on shared goals, we encourage engagement and co-creationā€Øof outcomes.

šŸŒŽ Nature : online workshop

ā­ļø Difficulty : Easy / Advanced

ā° Duration : 60 minutes

šŸŒ AI IN 25ā€™ ? THE FUTURE IS HERE

As we enter 2025, artificial intelligence is no longer just transforming our work, itā€™s reshaping the very foundations of our lifestyles. From the growing adoption of ā€œintelligent agentsā€ across businesses to the deep social and environmental questions they raise, AI now stands as one of the defining forces of our time.

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Technology is best
when it brings people together.

Matt Mullenweg

Discussions around best practices, ethics, and sustainability are gaining momentum : itā€™s not only a matter of human behaviors better than a reflection on doing so responsibly and thoughtfully.

šŸ¦¾ AI AGENTS, THE WORKFORCE REVOLUTION

The emergence of AI agents now goes far beyond simple automation. These ā€œvirtual co-workersā€ are transforming workflows by streamlining processes, enhancing decision-making, and offering unprecedented efficiency gains. With the rapid shift from AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) to ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence), we may soon see these systems outpace human capabilities.

Runway 3 text to image is already at work at Hollywood !

Imagine an AI agent co-piloting your projects, analyzing complex data in real time, and predicting trends before they even appear. What seemed like science fiction only recently has now become a new standard in our day-to-day operations.

The real question : how far can this collaboration go ?

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I expect this to go in the counter-intuitive order : creative fields first, cognitive labor next, and physical labor last.

Sam Altman, CEO at Open AI

šŸŒæ SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICS AT THE CORE

Of course, with such power comes equally significant responsibility.
From the high energy consumption of advanced models to the spread of misinformation and the advent of deepfakes, AI poses entirely new challenges that require heightened awareness.

Deepfake generated by Grok2 !!! warning, do not communicate misinformations !!!

Many voices are calling for an approach that centers on ethics and sustainability, both environmentally and societally. The technological choices we make today will shape tomorrowā€™s world, placing the responsible use of AI firmly at the heart of innovation !

šŸ„· FUTURE PROOF YOUR CAREER

For the new generation, interacting with smart robots will soon be second nature. Beyond the tech itself, the very notion of collaboration is evolving.

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AI wonā€™t replace humans, but humans who use A will.

Karim Lakhani, professor at Harvard Business School

Teams that effectively embrace AI and weave it into their daily practices will open up new horizons for growth and innovation.

This explains the rise of initiatives aimed at supporting professionals: workshops exploring the potential of generative AI, training on ā€œprompt engineeringā€ and targeted strategies for applying AI where it can add the most value.

With the new year unfolding, the question is no longer if AI will impact your field, but how ? Our collective challenge is to navigate an industrial revolution that places humans and technology on a shared evolutionary path.

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The future depends on what you do today

Mahatma Gandhi

Remaining both responsible and creative in 2025 can mark the start of a virtuous co-evolution : one in which human talent pairs with AIā€™s powerful capabilities.

Only together, rather than in opposition, that we can shape a better tomorrow.

R GENERATION is a vibrant community where innovators and creators come together to explore the future of remote collaboration. With monthly events, expert-led workshops, and exclusive access to cutting-edge tools like Miro AI, weā€™re redefining what it means to work remotely. Connect with like-minded professionals, share ideas, and grow your skills in a supportive environment.

Thank you for taking the time to read today's issue.

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ā€‹Boris Petrovitch Njegosh
Community catalyst, Creator & Facilitator šŸ”„

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