Unleashing the Power of People: Reimagining the Workplace

Experience Management Institute explores what inspires innovators and leaders in people experience—covering people management, mentoring, coaching, training, development, human resources, human capital systems and process improvement, organizational development, and internal communications.

Hear from experts and thought leaders about creating workplaces that are more productive, innovative, and human-centered—all focused on revolutionizing the people experience.

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Unleashing the Power of People: Reimagining the Workplace

AI Here, There, and Everywhere

May 20, 2025 • Episode 8

Why Listen?

We know you want and need a playlist for artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. And this episode closes with that playlist!

But first you'll want to listen in to learn about how our guests are reimagining the future of work *today* with the help of AI. You're hearing about how fast sectors like medicine, business, and science are moving thanks to AI. What about PK–12 education?

Check out how HR and other leaders in education are using AI to achieve productivity—and new ways of collaboration—that we previously couldn't imagine.

Is it cool? Yes.
Is it nerdy? Yes.
But do you need it? Also, yes.

As EXMI Co-Founder & Chief Emily Douglas-McNab says, "It's time to embrace AI. Organizations are going to have to make a very mindful choice: Be part of the movement, or choose not to be part of the movement. Those who choose not to be part of the movement will find themselves in a place where they don’t want to be."

Guests

Emily Douglas-McNab: Co-Founder and Chief, Experience Management Institute
Minny Poon: Data Scientist, Experience Management Institute

Topics

Here's what this episode covers:

AI cannot replace human judgment. You don’t have to be a data scientist to be able to figure out how to use it. You do need to expose yourself to what is possible.
Artificial and human intelligence belong together. AI is not a tool that is going to replace humans, but it will enhance our efficiency, creativity, and collaboration at work.
EXMI's framework of eight use cases for AI, with examples of how AI can help on the daily and over time.
What leaders of strategy in districts, state departments of education, and other education orgs across the country most need from AI. Unleashing the power of people in a reimagined workplace is already happening with the help of AI!

As EXMI Data Scientist Minny Poon shares, "It will not replace you or us, but it will help enhance the future of work.

Resources

🔗 Learn more about our PreK–12 AI Microcredential and register for an upcoming cohort.