March: Linking OD & AI for Proactive Digital Transformations [03/14/24]

Linking OD and AI:  
Exploring Proactive Digital Transformations  

The words “AI” quickly grabbed the world’s attention last November with the launch of large language models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot. While artificial intelligence has been present for many years, Generative AI has sparked intense interest and focus in utilizing these technologies throughout our organizations. Our role as OD Practitioners and Consultants hinges on understanding how to apply Human-Centered AI concepts to the design and deployment of these technologies.

This month’s conversation is not aimed at orienting participants to the technology, but rather, developing our collective understanding in becoming proactive in advancing the quality of human life and the business performance these technologies may provide our organizations.

Please join us on March 14 for this timely topic!

Speakers:  Bert Painter and Tristan Martinez     {see Bios below} 

         
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Schedule for Thursday Evening March 14:  (CT)    
   –  6:45  Virtual setup and Networking
   –  7:00  Announcements / Intros  
   –  7:15  Program Begins Promptly    
   –  8:45  Closing and Wrap Up
   –  9:00  Program Ends

Zoom Link to Join Virtual Meeting will be sent to all who register.

Speaker BIOs:  

Bert Painter is an independent consulting social scientist and documentary filmmaker who has facilitated participative design of work organizations with employers, unions, and communities across Canada and internationally since 1970. Current consulting work involves digital transformation of manufacturing processes and organization in a multi-national pulp and paper company. Of prior significance was a National Science Foundation-funded study of virtual organization of multi-institutional Research & Development, with findings published in a 2016 edition of an International Journal for Team Performance Management.

As a filmmaker, Bert has produced over 20 documentaries on innovative workplaces in North America, including “Engineering for Commitment”, the history of socio-technical design of work in North America. Meanwhile, a new film series on The Future of Work is in development.

Tristan Martinez is an Organizational Design Consultant who specializes in Human-Centered Design Thinking and Behavioral Analysis. She holds an undergraduate degree in Organizational Development from the University of North Texas and has earned multiple certifications, including Project Management Professional and Prosci Change Practitioner.

Throughout her time in the military, Tristan focused on developing the leadership capabilities of individuals and fostering a culture of transformational leadership that has influenced today’s Naval leaders. As a lifelong learner, Tristan believes the more she learns, the more she realizes how much there is to know. She has a true dedication for helping organizations achieve meaningful change that is beneficial for their most valuable assets – the people.