By 2030, the World Economic Forum projects that AI and automation could create 170 million new jobs globally while displacing 92 million existing ones - a net gain, though one the WEF is careful to note won't be evenly distributed. It's a fitting backdrop for a conversation asking what organisations are actually doing to prepare for it.
Richard Brown is joined by Chris Barber, Chief Executive of Lhasa Limited, and Philip White, Founder and Managing Director of Audacia, to talk through how AI is changing organisations and the work people do within them. Between a scientific research charity and a technology consultancy, the conversation covers how success with AI is measured, what it means for change management and hiring, and how accountability works when AI starts operating with less human oversight.
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Speakers
Richard Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-brown-2513b37a/
Chris Barber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-barber-7032144/
Philip White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipjwhite/
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Sources mentioned
World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025: https://www.weforum.org/press/2025/01/future-of-jobs-report-2025-78-million-new-job-opportunities-by-2030-but-urgent-upskilling-needed-to-prepare-workforces/
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About Audacia
Audacia is an award winning technology consultancy, specialising in engineering, data, AI and cloud. Audacia has established a reputation as a critical technology partner with long-standing relationships, helping customers automate their processes by delivering intuitive and reliable technology solutions.
https://audacia.co.uk/
