"The People First Approach to AI Adoption: Why Culture Matters More Than Ever"

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Traditional change management methods, where senior leadership selects technology and mandates adoption, often struggle, especially with artificial intelligence. The upcoming CIO magazine feature underscores the limitations of this top down approach. Instead, a people first strategy using an adaptive adoption framework has proven far more effective. This approach emphasizes democratic engagement, complexity management, and bottom up emergence.

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To successfully integrate artificial intelligence, organizations must immerse their teams in continuous learning and cultivate a culture receptive to organic and adaptive change. This demands a radical cultural shift that many companies are not yet equipped to lead.

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Through this session, you'll:​​

1. Understand the unique benefits of the people first approach for artificial intelligence adoption.

2. Recognize the critical role of organizational learning and cultural transformation for successful AI integration.

3. Explore why adaptive adoption offers significant advantages over traditional change management strategies.

 

Speaker Bio:

Paul is the author of Adopting AI, named the 2025 AI Book of the Year. Recognized globally as an expert on the human side of technology, Paul helps leaders navigate AI, culture, digital transformation, and talent. He’s advised organizations like Microsoft, Zappos, Shell, and Kaiser Permanente, and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and The Financial Times.

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A former top-ranked CEO coach and leadership consultant, Paul challenges conventional wisdom and focuses on practical, evidence-based solutions. He holds degrees in Organizational Psychology, Philosophy, and Molecular Biology, and has taught at business schools in the US and UK.

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Originally from Europe, Paul now lives in Colorado with his two sons and competes internationally in bridge and poker.