What if the key to successful digital transformation isn't about technology at all, but about people?
In this episode of Humanity at Scale, host Bruce Temkin sits down with Kamales Lardi, CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting and author of The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation. Together, they explore why successful transformation is 80% about people, not technology. Kamales shares how to build digital confidence, foster trust, and use AI to enhance rather than replace human potential. Backed by neuroscience and grounded in real-world experience, this conversation offers powerful insights for leaders navigating change. Tune in to learn how to lead transformation with empathy, purpose, and a deep commitment to keeping humanity at the center.
What you will learn:

• How to shift from technology-first to human-centered digital transformation 
• Why traditional change management often fails and how to build trust from the start
• The neuroscience behind resistance to change and techniques to build team synchrony
• How to develop "digital confidence" in employees without overwhelming them
• Why AI should augment rather than replace human capabilities in organizations
• The "Values Contract" framework for ensuring leadership teams prioritize human needs
• The importance of abundance thinking in leading digital transformation initiatives
• How to maintain algorithmic oversight and prevent over-reliance on AI decision-making
• Why does successful transformation require continuous engagement 
• The critical balance between driving efficiency and preserving team creativity 
  
  

Kamales Lardi is a globally recognized digital transformation expert with over 25 years of experience guiding organizations through human-centric, tech-driven change. As CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting, she has led 50+ global initiatives across Fortune 500 firms and governments. Named a Top 10 Global Influencer in Digital Transformation, Kamales is also a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and Teaching Fellow at Durham University. Her work empowers leaders to embrace technologies like AI and blockchain while keeping people at the heart of innovation.


Episode Resources:

• Kamales Lardi on LinkedIn
• Lardi & Partner Consulting Website 
• Talent Harbour Website
• Bruce Temkin on LinkedIn