"Technology, talent, and teamwork are converging to redefine how nations and industries prepare for the AI era. This conversation from Lenovo’s Work Reborn series features Paul Arun, Senior Official at Guidance Tamil Nadu, who shares how India’s southern state is building global investment ecosystems that combine innovation with employability. From AI-ready engineering talent to large-scale manufacturing, Paul illustrates how digital transformation starts with people—and grows through collaboration.
You’ll learn about:
🔹 Teamwork as a Competitive Advantage – Why success in technology mirrors the discipline and coordination of world-class sports teams.
🔹 Building an AI-Ready Workforce – How Tamil Nadu is training over 150,000 engineers annually for future industries.
🔹 Critical Thinking in the Age of AI – Why humans must remain at the center of decision-making as automation expands.
🔹 Impact with Purpose – How investment and job creation create lasting change for communities and economies.
By linking Lenovo’s research on AI-driven transformation with on-the-ground leadership, this episode shows how strategy and empathy can power the future of global growth.
🎧 Catch the complete discussion to see how teamwork, training, and technology come together to shape tomorrow’s workforce.
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Lenovo Work Reborn
00:31 Meet Paul from Guidance Tamil Nadu
01:27 Football and IT: Lessons in Teamwork
04:08 The Role of AI in the Future of Work
06:07 Paul’s Passion and Motivation
07:11 Conclusion and Further Resources
