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AI Fluency and HR Transformation with Sarika Lamont
September 10, 202640 min

AI Fluency and HR Transformation with Sarika Lamont

About This Episode

Join us in this enlightening episode of Transformation Realness as we delve into the world of AI and HR transformation with Sarika Lamont, the outgoing Chief People Officer at Vidyard. Sarika, soon to be the Chief People and AI Enablement Officer at Technomile, shares her bold insights on what it means to be AI literate and why HR must lead the charge in AI transformation. With her extensive experience and passion for real-time innovation, Sarika offers a candid look at the evolving landscape of AI in the workplace. In this conversation, Sarika discusses the critical difference between AI literacy and fluency, emphasizing the importance of HR professionals not just understanding AI tools but being able to use them effectively as co-pilots in their work. She shares her journey from focusing on basic AI literacy to advocating for fluency, where HR professionals can make informed decisions and judgments using AI. Sarika also highlights the challenges and anxieties faced by various professionals, including engineers, in adapting to AI, and how these can be overcome through effective leadership and education. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the necessity of rebuilding competency frameworks amidst ongoing changes, the role of HR in owning AI transformation, and the myth of waiting for perfection before launching initiatives. With Sarika's transparent and passionate approach, this episode promises to inspire HR leaders and professionals to embrace AI as a tool for real-time innovation and transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices