The Business of Being Brilliant · 2025-12-07 · 35 min
How can leaders harness the power of AI at work without leaving their people behind? In this episode, Helen Beedham sits down with digital transformation expert, senior consultant, and author Jayne Mather to dig into the human side of technological change. Drawing on her decades of experience helping major organisations adopt new tech, Jayne reveals what really works when it comes to putting people first while bringing AI into the workplace. Helen and Jayne explore: ⭐️ The real reason why many businesses struggle to put people front and centre ⭐️ The risks for employees when technology outpaces their ability to adapt ⭐️ Why just switching on AI can backfire and the pitfalls of it as a headcount reduction tool ⭐️ How to involve staff in AI adoption to boost engagement, creativity, and long-term success ⭐️ Practical ways that workplaces can share the “gift of time” freed up by AI ⭐️ Why human connection still matters for brand reputation, client loyalty, and learning. About Jayne Mather: Jayne Mather is passionate about transforming organisations through technology, as is evident in her books Humans and AI: The Future of Work , and Super User Networks: Best Practices in Change .
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