Creating Brain-Friendly Workplaces For The Imagination Age | Katharine McLennan

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Published Apr 2, 2024

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Katharine McLennan delves into the pressing issue of digital distractions and the future of work in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Reflecting on the potential of AI to surpass human achievements in various fields, she raises pertinent questions about the impact of technology on creativity and workplace well-being. Katharine challenges viewers to consider the current state of work, highlighting alarming statistics. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing human creativity, intuition, and inspiration in the face of advancing AI technology. Proposing a new vision for the future of work centered around human connection, imagination, and holistic well-being, Katharine offers a compelling call to action. She urges individuals to recognize the untapped potential within themselves and in their colleagues, fostering a workplace culture that celebrates human creativity and collaboration. Katharine is an executive, consultant, coach, and psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience with over 50 organisations across all sectors of the economy. Inside organisations, she has been the Chief People Officer of CBA and Cochlear. As a consultant, she has focused on the integration of strategy and psychology, working for consulting companies such as Booz, Allen & Hamilton and Heidrick & Struggles. Katharine has assessed and developed hundreds of executives in their ability to integrate strategy, implementation, culture, team leadership, and inner psychology. She proved her operational mettle in one of the largest projects in the world with her role as Head of Operational Planning for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, 1996-2000. Katharine has an undergraduate degree with highest honours in Neuroscience and History (Duke University), an MA degree in Political Science (UNSW) and an MBA with highest honours (Stanford University). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx