Episode 29: AI at work: From access to actual impact

<p>The future of work is changing fast, and AI is forcing leaders to rethink more than just technology. In this episode our podcast hosts Dr Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander are joined by Jorge Dreyfus who shares why successful AI implementation depends on human adoption, strong change management, and the ability to keep people engaged, curious, and confident through uncertainty. </p><p>He explains the difference between rolling out AI tools and truly embedding them into everyday work, and why adoption doesn’t automatically lead to productivity. Jorge also breaks down the leadership and HR capabilities needed to make AI stick: readiness, governance, experimentation, listening, and clear communication. </p><p>From talent development and coaching to the risks of distraction and the importance of preserving human judgment, this conversation offers a grounded look at how organisations can embrace AI without losing what makes them effective.</p><p>If you’re a leader, HR professional, or anyone thinking about how AI will reshape teams and work, this episode is packed with practical insight and a thoughtful perspective on what comes next.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Jorge</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-aisa-dreyfus/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jorge LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Glenn</strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpwallis/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glenn LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.exigence.co" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exigence Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Nejmi:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/careeryse/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nejmi LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul>