Adapt, Thrive, Lead: Why AI Skills Are Essential for 2025

At OpenWater Group, we’re always thinking about how to help our members stay ahead of the curve. In 2025, one of our major focuses will be helping you understand and use AI.

AI is already changing how industries work, opening up opportunities, and shifting what’s required to stay competitive. For experienced professionals like us, this is about more than learning a new tool—it’s about making sure the wisdom we’ve built over decades continues to matter in a fast-changing world.

There’s a lesson we can take from history here. Think back to Detroit and the Rust Belt in the late 20th century. When manufacturing jobs disappeared due to automation and globalization, the U.S. economy shifted to knowledge work. But millions of workers weren’t given the tools to adapt. Entire communities suffered because there wasn’t enough focus on helping people transition into what came next.

We’re at a similar point now with AI. The difference is, we have a chance to adapt and take the lead.

That’s why over the next year, we’ll be providing tools and resources to help you incorporate AI into your work and life. This includes:

– Workshops to learn how to use AI effectively.
– Practical guides to help you apply it in meaningful ways.
– Community projects to explore how we can use AI to solve real-world problems.

This isn’t about becoming tech experts—it’s about staying relevant. Join OpenWater Group and gain the tools, skills, and community to thrive in 2025.