Human Resources is uniquely positioned to lead organizational AI governance efforts, serving as the bridge between technological innovation and human-centered values. As AI transforms workplace practices across all functions, HR professionals must develop expertise in both leveraging AI tools and ensuring their ethical implementation organization-wide.
The "AI Governance & Ethics Mastery for HR Leaders Masterclass” empowers HR leaders with the strategic frameworks and practical tools needed to champion responsible AI adoption. This comprehensive 2 half-day virtual program combines AI governance principles with HR-specific applications, enabling participants to drive AI innovation while safeguarding employee rights, organizational values, and regulatory compliance.
Led by renowned experts David Creelman and Pauline James, this program goes beyond theoretical discussions to deliver immediately applicable strategies for implementing AI governance structures within HR and across the organization. Participants will learn to balance technological advancement with human dignity, ensuring AI enhances rather than diminishes the employee experience.
This masterclass addresses the complex intersection of AI technology, employment law, organizational ethics, and human capital management through a practical, HR-focused lens. By the conclusion of this program, you'll have developed a comprehensive action plan for positioning HR as the organizational leader in responsible AI implementation, complete with tools, frameworks, and strategies tailored to HR professionals' unique responsibilities.
Establish HR's AI Governance Leadership: Position HR as the organizational champion of responsible AI adoption, developing governance frameworks that ensure ethical AI use across all business functions.
Implement Ethical AI in HR Functions: Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to HR AI applications including recruitment, performance management, employee development, and workforce analytics.
Navigate Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Master the evolving landscape of AI-related employment law, privacy regulations, and anti-discrimination requirements specific to HR practices.
Conduct Comprehensive HR AI Risk Assessments: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate AI-related risks in HR processes, including algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, and employee trust issues.
Build AI-Literate HR Teams: Develop organizational capabilities for responsible AI adoption, including training programs, change management strategies, and "citizen developer" initiatives within HR.
Design Human-Centered AI Systems: Ensure meaningful human oversight and control in AI-powered HR decisions while leveraging AI to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
David Creelman is CEO of Creelman Research, where he does research and consulting on human capital issues. He has worked with think tanks such as Talent Tech Labs (New York), Works Institute (Tokyo), Workforce Institute (Boston), and CRF (London). He’s collaborated with leading academics such as Henry Mintzberg (leadership development), Ed Lawler (“Built to Change”), and John Boudreau (future of work).
His books include:
• Management for Scientists and Engineers: Why managing is still hard and if it will get better
• The CMO of People: Manage employees like customers with Peter Navin
• Lead the Work: Navigating a world beyond employment with John Boudreau & Ravin Jesuthasan
He won the Walker Award for his work on Boards & HR and spoke at the World Bank in Paris on ISO standards for HR reporting. Much of his current consulting involves helping HR professionals build analytics into their real work and develop the capability to handle AI.
Prior to launching Anchor HR, Pauline held a number of senior positions and led Employee Relations and Labour Relations in the Canadian market with large national organizations. Over her career she has also held roles in Training & Development, as an HR Generalist, and in Operations.
She has supported small independent units and large complex divisions in identifying barriers to employee engagement and performance. This has resulted in an improved employee experience, while also reducing risk and costs. Having worked closely with her clients and as a leader herself, she is sensitive to the genuine desire of leaders to provide a great work environment while meeting organizational objectives. Pauline is committed to working with her clients to help them become more effective, respecting their organization’s unique challenges.
Pauline has a track record of working with Operations and HR divisions to build effective and sustainable programs, tailored to their needs. This includes support from the design through to implementation, including leader training and employee communications. What is unique about her approach is that she is committed to teaching and helping leaders to become independent as opposed to promoting reliance on an ‘expert’.
Pauline is PI Certified, and has completed the NeuroLeadership Institute’s Brain-Based Coaching Certificate Program.
