Michelle shares that ethical leadership requires the courage to be challenged, hear both sides, and sit with discomfort. In this piece for HR Daily with Emma Wilkins, she explores why ethical leaders ask questions before adopting AI, highlighting the role of human-centred AI, responsible AI adoption, and navigating technological change with intention.
Adapting to technological change in the workplace is nothing new, but the pace at which AI is evolving, and the lack of time leaders have to stop and think, makes for a unique challenge. This speed often tests a leader’s values, highlighting the complex reality of leading with integrity when the ‘right’ path isn’t immediately clear.
The rapid rise of AI has led to many questions around how it can and should be used – questions that leaders should be asking themselves and their teams, says workplace and leadership specialist Michelle Gibbings. Beyond the technical setup, leaders must consider the human side of the transition specifically how team dynamics shift when your new ‘teammate’ is a bot.
Questions include how to use AI to create a healthy, thriving work environment; how to balance efficiency and profitability gains with employee rights and needs; how to ensure appropriate transparency around the use of AI; and how to avoid unintended bias.
