RPCN’s Enhancing Human CapitalTM Deep Dives are held on the third Thursday of every month.
AI and the Human Equation: Balancing Innovation, Workforce Dynamics, and Ethical Challenges
Facilitator: Bob Manard
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, revolutionizing workflows, and challenging the fundamental dynamics of human labor. As businesses integrate AI-driven automation, they face the delicate task of balancing technological innovation with workforce stability, ensuring employees are empowered rather than displaced.
To explore this topic, we’ll discuss answers to these questions:
- Workforce Transformation: How does AI redefine roles, responsibilities, and the balance between human and machine collaboration?
- The Value of Human Creativity: What role does emotional intelligence, creativity, and human judgment play in a world increasingly influenced by machine learning?
- Ethics and Inclusivity: What steps can be taken to ensure AI implementation respects diversity, inclusion, and the broader societal impact?
- Adaptation and Upskilling: How does AI change the skills and competencies that are most valuable in today’s workforce?
- Leadership in the AI Era: What does effective human leadership look like in managing AI-powered teams and processes?
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Bob is a lifelong resident of Rochester, NY and holds a B.S. in Computer Science from St. John Fisher University and an MBA in Digital Marketing and Finance from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester.
His professional journey is marked by diverse industry experience, including roles in quality control at General Motors, software engineering at Xerox, security software at Paychex, and big data at regional telecoms PAETEC and Windstream.
As an entrepreneur, Bob is the proud owner of several businesses, including:
- Sharp Dressed Brand: A full-service marketing firm, combining strategy, creativity, and execution.
- Where You Sleep: Real estate services as a licensed real estate salesperson and notary public.
- Faces That Work: Provider of business services through a network of skilled freelancers.
He is also deeply committed to community engagement and professional development. As a long-standing member of the Rochester Professional Consultants Network (RPCN), Bob attended the Consulting Business Boot Camp and has been a member of the organization ever since. He is on the board of directors, served a term as president, and contributes significantly as the Director of Digital Strategy.
Bob exemplifies innovation, leadership, and dedication, using his extensive knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to make a lasting impact across industries and communities.
This meeting is free and open to everyone.
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This series provides an opportunity to explore Dr. Floyd Tucker's "Enhancing Human Capital" program, designed to help businesses build healthy organizations and happy employees.
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