Category: AI in DEI

Privacy Still Matters in the Age of AI and Surveillance

“The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights and the right most valued by civilised people.” — Warren and Brandeis, The Right to Privacy (1890) From online shopping to airport security to digital health records, most people now live with a level of monitoring and data collection that would have been unthinkable …

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Australia’s AI Plan Has Critical Elements Missing: Leadership, Culture and Education

Australia’s National AI Plan is now firmly directed towards acceleration: attracting investment, scaling infrastructure, and capturing productivity gains. For business leaders, this matters. Not because the plan tells organisations how to deploy AI—it largely doesn’t—but because it reshapes the environment in which leadership decisions about AI will be made. The plan rests on three pillars: capturing the opportunities of AI spreading the benefits …

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Microsoft-ACTU Agreement on AI – a model for Australian Business

On 15 January, Microsoft entered into a landmark agreement with the ACTU, committing both to work together on AI skills, consultation and public policy. ACTU ‘s Joseph Mitchell said: “Workers through their unions have consistently raised concerns that AI was being rolled out without meaningful consultation”. The agreement reflects a maturing view of successful AI …

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De Cremer on Inclusive Leadership and AI Adoption

Inclusive Leadership in the Age of AI: De Cremer’s Weighty Insight AI is now front of mind for most business leaders, managers & employees—it is already embedded in how organisations make decisions, deliver services & interact with employees & customers. Yet many leaders have not yet formulated a clear vision as to how AI fits …

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Utilising AI for Employee Training and Development

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of employee training and development. As businesses continue to evolve and adapt to technological advancements, AI emerges as a crucial tool in delivering targeted, effective, and engaging training programs. This article explores how AI is redefining training methodologies and outcomes across various industries, incorporating tools such as …

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The Importance of Inclusive Communication

In the past two decades, the amount of time that people spend on collaborative activities has ballooned at least 50% [HBR]. With 84% of people being matrixed across multiple teams it will come as a surprise to nobody that effective workplace communication is essential. Employees and leaders agree that effective communication boosts individual performance, and …

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