Watch (below) Shaun Sheldrake (Updraft) and Ben Walker (Cairn) for a sharp, insightful conversation on what Leadership and HR teams could (or maybe should) be thinking about AI right now.
Curious about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we work? In our recent webinar, “AI is Transforming the Workplace – Are You Ready?”, Shaun had a conversation with AI expert Ben Walker to explore the opportunity that AI presents for HR, training, and leadership in New Zealand organisations. The session tackled common fears—like “Will AI take my job?”—and shared practical examples of how AI is augmenting work, not replacing people.
The key message: AI is here to amplify human expertise, freeing us from repetitive tasks and opening up new opportunities for creativity and growth.
To help you think about shaping your own AI journey, we’ve created two versions of a report summarising the webinar’s insights. The short version is available for free and covers the essentials: how AI is being adopted across New Zealand, what it means for workforce development, and practical steps for getting started.
Want to dive deeper? The full report includes detailed recommendations, case studies, and a roadmap for responsible AI adoption. To access the complete version, simply sign up for our newsletter below.
Watch the full webinar here.
08:02 Will AI Take My Job?
11:56 I’ve Hired Two New Staff (They’re AI)
13:50 How AI Will Transform Onboarding
16:57 Recruiting in the Age of AI
22:18 The Role of HR in AI Adoption
27:29 Shadow AI and Governance Risks
32:03 How to Stay Relevant
33:48 AI and the Future of Leadership
42:00 AI Amplifies Human Value
43:55 Is Using AI Cheating?
45:56 Prompting Is the New Creative Currency
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