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AI is transforming the workplace faster than most organisations can adapt. Entry-level roles are disappearing, education systems lag behind, and younger generations are beginning to outsource their curiosity and creativity to machines. The risk isn’t just lost jobs — it’s a future workforce unprepared to think critically, lead, or innovate, as well as talent pipelines drying up, innovation capacity shrinking, and long-term competitiveness at risk. In this session, Jordan explores how leaders can avoid this organisational and societal blind spot by putting people at the centre of AI strategy. Drawing on first-hand experience designing and delivering AI programmes, he reveals the urgent leadership shift required: from chasing short-term efficiency to cultivating human capability, helping ensure AI strengthens — rather than diminishes — the skills, resilience and creativity of the next generation and future readiness of organisations.

Takeaways

• Understand the hidden risks AI poses to generational skills, leadership, organisational competitiveness and society
• Learn how to redefine success in the AI era by balancing efficiency gains with the development of human capability
• Take away practical leadership shifts that protect against skill erosion nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity in AI-powered workplaces