Exploring the Impact of AI on Workplace Collaboration: Survey

I invite you to share your thoughts in this short survey on the impact of AI on workplace collaboration. Your feedback will provide valuable insights into how AI is influencing teamwork and the future of collaboration.
The survey is available at the end of this blog post, or you can complete the survey here: Impact of AI-powered tools on collaboration

Last week, while attending TestBash Brighton 2024 (on September 6-7), I had the opportunity to sit in on a fascinating discussion hosted by Testing Planet about the role of AI in testing. The session touched on a wide range of topics, but what really stood out to me was a particular thread about how AI could negatively impact collaboration. This idea sparked a new line of thinking for me. Could AI-powered tools—designed to improve efficiency—actually lead to less collaboration among team members? Could they encourage more independent work at the expense of teamwork?

Given the increasing role of AI in our daily work lives, especially in testing and software development, I believe it’s essential to explore this in more detail. That’s why I’ve developed a survey to gather insights on how AI tools are currently being used in the workplace and how they may impact collaboration—both positively and negatively.

Why This Matters

AI has undoubtedly revolutionized many aspects of work, from automating repetitive tasks to assisting with complex decision-making. However, as AI continues to grow in power and influence, there’s a risk that it might also replace key aspects of human collaboration. On the flip side, AI tools might enhance collaboration by making communication faster and more efficient or by offloading mundane tasks, freeing up time for deeper team interactions.

This dual potential impact of AI on collaboration—enhancing teamwork or reducing the need for it—is worth investigating. If AI encourages people to work more independently, could we lose the creative synergy and innovation that come from working together? Or will AI’s growing role support better teamwork by improving communication and task management?

The Survey

I’ve designed this survey to explore the following key areas:

• Current usage of AI in the workplace: Whether AI tools are commonly used and for which tasks.
• The impact of AI on collaboration: Whether AI tools are improving collaboration or reducing the need for human interaction.
• Potential future trends: How people believe AI will shape collaboration in the next few years.

By collecting feedback, I hope to gain a clearer understanding of how AI tools are influencing team dynamics, as well as the ways in which AI might continue to shape the workplace in the future. Below is the survey I invite you to take part in.