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Adam Malamut, PhD shared thisThere is usually a clear plan when it comes to cost optimization. The harder part is translating that plan into day-to-day decisions across teams. That is where linchpin leaders play a critical role. My colleagues Abby Curnow-Chavez and Betsy Fischer break down why this group matters and how organizations can better enable them. Check it out here: https://okt.to/Hw6RQ8
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Adam Malamut, PhD shared thisAI is already reshaping how consumers discover, engage with and trust media content and the pace of change is accelerating. New data shows that personalization, content discovery and even perceptions of authenticity are being directly influenced by AI across platforms. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗔𝗜-𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀. A&M’s Media & Entertainment practice breaks down what this means for companies across the ecosystem in their latest report. Check out the insights from my colleagues and read the report here: https://okt.to/yBniQA
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Adam Malamut, PhD shared thisMy colleague Matt Campbell recently highlighted a thoughtful HBR piece on the forces reshaping the workplace as AI adoption accelerates. Many companies are testing new capabilities, but the bigger question is how leaders adapt operating models and workforce strategies to capture real value. That shift will define the next phase of AI adoption. Check out the article from Harvard Business Review.Adam Malamut, PhD shared thisAI is changing the workforce faster than most organizations are changing how they think about talent. Recent insights suggest that while many companies are still waiting for meaningful returns from AI, the labour market is already shifting in real time. LinkedIn data points to 1.3 million new AI-related jobs created, even as overall hiring remains under pressure and many workers feel unprepared for what comes next. For leaders, that makes 2026 less about predicting disruption and more about managing a transition that is already underway. The organizations that pull ahead will not be the ones that adopt AI the fastest, but the ones that align it with a clearer talent strategy. That means investing in upskilling, redesigning work around both technical and human capabilities, and being more deliberate about where AI actually adds value. It also means recognizing that AI alone does not create better outcomes. Productivity, creativity, and innovation still depend on people using these tools with strong judgment and critical thinking. In the next phase of transformation, competitive advantage will come from pairing AI adoption with smarter workforce decisions. How are you seeing AI reshape talent priorities in your organization? https://okt.to/nH3LYE
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Adam Malamut, PhD shared thisWorkforce planning is evolving quickly as AI, automation and market volatility reshape how organizations operate. The challenge for many leaders is moving beyond static headcount plans toward something more dynamic and forward looking. This article from our Talent, Organization and People Solutions practice takes a closer look at the meta trends redefining workforce planning and how organizations can build more adaptive approaches. Check out the insights from my colleagues and read the article here: https://okt.to/opfAQG
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Adam Malamut, PhD shared thisOur recently published article highlights why position management is often overlooked - and why it’s actually the glue that aligns people strategy with financial planning and operational execution. It shows how a shared structure and data across HR, Finance, and Operations tightens forecasting and budgeting while driving strategic outcomes like better ROI and enterprise alignment. A great read for anyone focused on workforce strategy and business performance. Learn more here: https://okt.to/VoR2Lv
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Adam Malamut, PhD shared thisFor years, workforce planning was treated as a back-office exercise covering headcount, budgets, compliance. But the old model breaks the moment markets shift, skills run short, and AI begins reshaping how work actually gets done. In my work with organizations, I’m seeing firsthand how quickly the old approaches fall apart. Today’s workforce isn’t just human, it’s human + digital + AI-enabled systems operating side by side. A static planning model simply can’t keep up. Adam Malamut, PhD shared thisAs AI, automation, and market volatility reshape how work gets done, traditional headcount-driven planning models are reaching their limits. Organizations now need dynamic, AI-enabled approaches that can continuously sense change, model scenarios, and orchestrate human and digital talent in real time. In our latest article, Managing Director Adam Malamut, PhD outlines the trends that are reshaping workforce planning in the AI era and introduces A&M’s Workforce Planning Maturity Curve. The piece explores how leaders can move from static plans to a regenerative workforce that is truly “adaptive by design.” Read the full article to equip your HR, Finance and business leaders with a shared framework for AI era workforce planning: https://okt.to/76XYQT #AMon #WorkforcePlanning #AI #FutureOfWork #TalentStrategy
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Adam Malamut, PhD reposted thisAdam Malamut, PhD reposted thisAs AI, automation, and market volatility reshape how work gets done, traditional headcount-driven planning models are reaching their limits. Organizations now need dynamic, AI-enabled approaches that can continuously sense change, model scenarios, and orchestrate human and digital talent in real time. In our latest article, Managing Director Adam Malamut, PhD outlines the trends that are reshaping workforce planning in the AI era and introduces A&M’s Workforce Planning Maturity Curve. The piece explores how leaders can move from static plans to a regenerative workforce that is truly “adaptive by design.” Read the full article to equip your HR, Finance and business leaders with a shared framework for AI era workforce planning: https://okt.to/76XYQT #AMon #WorkforcePlanning #AI #FutureOfWork #TalentStrategy
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Adam Malamut, PhD shared thisAI is reshaping the nature of work and the composition of the workforce itself. Organizations that reimagine how people and intelligent systems create value together will see ROI in both technology and talent. My colleagues and I explored this in a recent webcast. Catch the replay below. #futureofwork #HRtransformation #AI #talentmanagementAdam Malamut, PhD shared thisAI may be the buzzword of the year, but many organizations still struggle to realize real ROI. While clean data, solid architecture, and strong planning are critical, research shows that human adoption ultimately determines whether AI initiatives succeed or fail. On September 10, A&M’s Talent, Organization & People (TOP) experts Adam Malamut, PhD, Brad Hullsiek, and Rebecca Stockley joined Tayo Famakinwa, UPS President and Global Head of HR Operations, to discuss how AI is transforming human capital strategies across industries. As both experts and industry leaders, they shared insights on navigating these challenges at a global scale and explored the gap between AI’s transformational promise and the execution realities most companies face today. Watch the full webcast here: https://okt.to/H6kYQb #AMon #AI #HumanCapital #Transformation #ROI
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Adam Malamut, PhD shared thisRealizing a return on your AI investment is a human capital matter. Come register (below) for this important discussion.Adam Malamut, PhD shared thisAI is the buzzword of the year, but organizations are struggling to realize ROI. While clean data, good architecture, and forward planning are important, research tells us that human adoption is at the center of what makes or breaks successful value capture. Join the A&M webcast where a panel of human capital leaders will share practical insights and tips on how CXOs can unlock the power of AI by gaining trust and reshaping how AI works alongside, not instead of, employee teams. Register here: https://okt.to/yMV3pq #AMon #AI #HumanCapitalManagement #FutureOfWork
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Elaine Engle that’s nice to hear E. :-) Happy to discuss A&M’s capabilities - the team and our workforce AI tooling is really impressive.
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Adam Malamut, PhD liked thisAdam Malamut, PhD liked thisLeadership in an AI era isn’t abstract anymore. It’s here and it requires moving with speed while keeping people at the center. I appreciated the opportunity to join Barb Bidan on The Human Element to talk about what it really takes to modernize an industry with AI while helping a workforce adopt it without losing its humanity. We discussed how CCC Intelligent Solutions is embedding AI across our products and in how we work, and what that means for leaders navigating real change. A few themes we explored: staying anchored in purpose when the ground is shifting; making “AI everywhere” practical by using it to draft, analyze, and prioritize so people can focus on judgment and outcomes; and enrolling people in change through clear, repeated communication and purpose‑driven storytelling. We also talked about the skills this moment demands such as learning agility, curiosity, and ability to provide (and receive) clear, actionable feedback. Clarity matters for people, and it matters when working with AI. Thanks Barb for the thoughtful conversation and leadership on this important topic. https://lnkd.in/gTJgXSYtFrom Purpose to AI Workers: CCC’s CHRO on Scaling AI Without Losing HumanityFrom Purpose to AI Workers: CCC’s CHRO on Scaling AI Without Losing Humanity
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Adam Malamut, PhD liked thisAdam Malamut, PhD liked thisThis is not a goodbye note. This is a love letter. After more than eight extraordinary years, I’m sharing that I’ll be leaving Walmart. My heart is full of gratitude. It has been a rare privilege to build, learn, and imagine alongside so many thoughtful, talented colleagues and friends — and to help create experiences through design that bring more access, dignity, and delight to our customers and associates. During my time at Walmart, I’ve received a master class in leadership, and I am genuinely a better person because of my team and the many people I’ve had the chance to work with across the company. I leave with an even deeper belief that design is more important than ever. We are living in a moment when the interconnections between everything are becoming impossible to ignore, and design helps us see those connections more clearly. Design also gives us something essential: hope. By articulating a vision for the future, design can help people believe in what is possible. We need that kind of hope right now. Thank you, Walmart, for the trust, the partnership, and an unforgettable journey. *I took this photo at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville of Wayne Thiebaud’s Supine Woman — a painting I loved so much that I also had a print of it in my Bentonville apartment. I’m including it because it captures this moment for me: contemplation, tenderness, and the quiet possibility that comes with change.
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Adam Malamut, PhD liked thisAdam Malamut, PhD liked thisI'm excited to share that I've started a new chapter at Alvarez & Marsal as the Director of Legal Operations. As the firm continues to grow, I’m looking forward to building out the operational infrastructure that supports our legal team. This is my next step following an incredible three year journey - first building A&MPLIFY AI by Alvarez and Marsal alongside Bob Ghafouri and our talented team, and more recently, working within the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group. While I remain within A&M, I still would like to mention Courtney Fraser, Stephanie Garcia, Jennifer Meyers, Carey Shuler, James Chvatal, Lynn Hodak, CPC, Jason D. Galloway, Hemant Kalbag, Kevin Carl, and again Bob Ghafouri, thank you for the support and lessons that I'll be carrying on in my career. To Daniel Feigenbaum and the legal team - I look forward to this opportunity and am excited to get to work.
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Adam Malamut, PhD liked thisAdam Malamut, PhD liked thisAs Passover begins, I want to extend my warmest wishes to those observing. Passover tells a story of resilience, perseverance, and freedom, themes that have enduring relevance across generations and communities. May this holiday bring meaningful reflection and time with family and friends.
Honors & Awards
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National Science Foundation Grant
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Adam’s applied research on workforce diversity and inclusion was recognized and supported by a multi-year grant from the National Science Foundation.
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