Agentic AI & the Rise of the Digital Colleague explores the rise of AI agents as collaborative digital coworkers, not just tools. Drawing from real-world enterprise use cases, Patrick introduces a practical framework for designing agentic AI that complements human strengths and transforms how we work. Insightful, forward-looking, and grounded in experience, this book is your guide to building the future of work—one digital colleague at a time. Available now!
buy the bookPatrick van Donselaar is a Vice President at SAP, an industry veteran and thought leader in the the fields of Intelligent Automation, AI and Customer Experience. He is dedicated to empowering professionals with insights and strategies for success.
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Agentic AI & the Digital Colleague explores the rise of AI agents as collaborative digital coworkers, not just tools. Drawing from real-world enterprise use cases, Patrick introduces a practical framework for designing agentic AI that complements human strengths and transforms how we work. Insightful, forward-looking, and grounded in experience, this book is your guide to building the future of work—one digital colleague at a time. Available now!