Professor Paul Leonardi of UCSB

Preview: Lots of recent news touts the productivity-amplifying and time-saving potential of generative AI tools like ChatGPT. But the reality is that most companies are not seeing such gains. In this eye-opening presentation, University of California, Santa Barbara Professor and best-selling author Paul Leonardi outlines the unique challenges that large language models (LLMs) present, including the fact that, by the very nature of their design, they’re constantly changing. Leonardi will explain his practical STEP framework, which he developed by working with top companies that have successfully implemented GenAI to empower employees. He will discuss how to create new avenues for value creation while simultaneously improving employee experiences. Leonardi will show you how to manage the introduction of AI into your organization so that those attractive productivity numbers turn from potential into reality.

Biography:

Speaker's bio: Paul Leonardi is the Duca Family Professor of Technology Management at UC Santa Barbara and Chair of the Department of Technology Management. His research, teaching, and consulting focus on helping companies to create and share knowledge more effectively. To do this, he examines on how implementing new technologies and harnessing the power of informal social networks can help companies take advantage of their knowledge assets to create innovative products and services. He is a frequent speaker on topics of innovation, change management, leading remote and global teams, and market validation. In addition to speaking and consulting, he has published over 80 articles and chapters in peer-reviewed journals and management outlets, including Harvard Business Review and Sloan Management Review. His latest book, The Digital Mindset: What it Takes to Thrive in the Age of Data, Algorithms, and AI, presents two decades worth of research into the skills that lead to performance and innovation in today's workplace.

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