This interactive session will cover some initial key AI concepts and different stages of adoption before exploring AI's impact in 3 areas

AI is moving faster than most organisations can absorb it. What can HR professionals do to support their organisations and help lead a pragmatic response, at a time of confusion and rapid adoption?

This interactive session draws on original research from the Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) and CIPD, exploring what HR professionals can practically do to help their organisations adopt AI well, not just quickly.

Led by Graeme Burns (Fellow of Practice, IFOW; Community lead of AI West, Director, Mavai Ltd) with Luke Hutchison (Fractional People Director, Netiro), expect a participative session where you can connect with other HR professionals, hear about each other's practical experiences, and discover insights based on the latest research.

We’ll cover some initial key AI concepts and different stages of adoption before exploring AI's impact in the areas of:

• Culture, strategy & leadership

• Performance, job design & change

• Talent & skills

You’ll work in small groups to share your own experiences, we'll then reflect on the research findings, and you'll leave with some new contacts and practical ideas on next steps you can action.

About Graeme Burns:

Graeme Burns runs Mavai Ltd, providing advice and insight to leaders and HR teams to help them navigate the challenges of AI. He has 25 years HR experience working with technology teams and in change management and spent the last four years as AI strategy people and comms lead at Nationwide Building Society, planning for the impact of AI on employees. He co-authored the CIPD guides on AI for HR Practitioners and "Good work design and AI adoption" a joint study with the CIPD/Institute for the Future of Work, where he is a Fellow of Practice. Graeme runs AI West, a cross-sector community for Bristol and the West and is currently working on the Mayor of London AI and Jobs Taskforce.

About Luke Hutchison:

Luke Hutchison is a Fractional People Director and Chartered CIPD member, with a focus on leading organisations through AI transformation, Restructures or Organisational Change. Previously he was the People Director at Ecosurety Ltd, a fast-growing data services business, that implemented major technology change, working with many leading UK brands. He is a strong advocate for mentoring young people into the workplace.

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