AI is changing work fast, but the story is still about people. So what are the opportunities for everyone, from personal development to boardroom strategy? And why does imagination, curiosity and play matter more than ever? 

Sarah is joined by Jeremy (Jez) Bassinder, Partner and GenAI Consulting Lead for UK and Ireland at IBM. Jez is excited by the opportunities that GenAI is opening up, but he’s also clear that the very things that make us human matter more than ever. 

He shares why and how organisations need to bring together different people with experience across technology, strategy, learning and more to develop cross-functional ways of thinking about AI-enabled organisational change.

Together we explore:

• The story of the Luddites and what it reveals about human attitudes and fear of change.
• How imagination, play and inclusivity can help us weave AI into the fabric of work – without losing what makes us human.
• How organisational strategy needs cross-functional teams, from the top level down, to bring together technical insight with strategic thinking.
• Why confidence and culture are so critical.
• Helping people become more confident in their own use of the tools and technologies.
• Implications of AI for inclusivity and democratisation of technology.
• What learning and development teams can do to help people experiment safely.
• What education might look like in an AI-enabled world.

Resources:

• Jez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremybassinder/ 
• Jez’s TedX talk on ‘Weaving people and digital minds’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWGAx-YKPOo 
• The Cook Book Shelves blog:
  • thecookbookshelves.food.blog/blog
  • https://www.instagram.com/thecookbookshelves 

Speak to the human is a podcast by Acteon a communication and learning agency that harnesses behavioural insights to help organisations connect with their people and deliver positive change. Find out more at acteoncommunication.com.