If you wondered when the digital age would be in full force, the presence of machine learning has never been more palpable than it is now. Moreover, it is drastically changing how we work and do business by streamlining processes and creating quicker shortcuts. Efficient as it is, however, it can take some time to wrap one’s head around if you’re not technically inclined, or if you happen to be more set in your ways than you thought you would be. Either way, if you’re leaning towards learning how to embrace machine learning more, here’s how machine learning is impacting the workplace and business processes for the better.
What is machine learning?
With the benefits that machine learning can bring to the table in the workplace, it’s crucial to establish what machine learning is in the first place. In simple terms, machine learning involves computers and their ability to execute essential and complex functions that humans ordinarily would do, except these are done by the computers themselves. Many of us might be familiar with famous examples, including image recognition, speech recognition, pattern recognition, etc.
Improves teamwork
No matter how cohesive a team is, there are bound to be understandings and disagreements along the way. Apart from cultural differences and differences in backgrounds, there could be a difference in opinions regarding work methods and how things are done in a workplace setting. Machine learning delivers the facts so that there are no misunderstandings and misinterpretations when it comes to the accuracy and validity of the data in question.
Simplify routine tasks
Perhaps the most significant benefit of machine learning lies in simplifying mundane tasks that take up a lot of valuable resources to get the job done. Furthermore, machine learning helps with the complex function of project management. It can simplify things to the point where project managers and team members have more time to focus on the bigger picture because machine learning will have done the base work already.
Redefine existing roles and the emphasis placed upon them
Machine learning is redefining existing roles and the way things are traditionally done. It also allows those who have exceptional talents and gifts in a specific area to have more freedom without being inhibited by lesser essential tasks and responsibilities that come with the job description.
For example, a Business Process Management (or BPM) system can automate and improve existing workflows and processes for the better so that employees can concentrate on more meaningful tasks instead. Moreover, the benefits of business process management can help reduce human errors and improve your balance sheet position. However, a solution is only as good as the work put into it. Therefore, it should be revised and adapted on an ongoing basis to ensure that the eventual output is consistently good.
In conclusion, machine learning is looking like it’s here to stay. And it’s looking good for the future growth of businesses, too. Hence, it is beneficial to embrace the concept, use it in conjunction with BPM, and adopt this new way of forward-thinking to fast-track your professional development in light of where companies are heading technologically.
-Dean Burgess, Guest Blogger
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