Beyond the Title
A Lunch & Learn Series
AI & the Human Side of Business
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work but are people being brought along for the journey?
June 17th, 2026 11:30 AM
AI is advancing fast but people aren’t keeping up. In 2025, only 16% of U.S. workers use AI, even as 60% of executives push for rapid adoption. The result? Ambitious tech goals colliding with anxious teams. With 85% of AI projects failing due to lack of preparation and inclusion, the real challenge isn’t the technology—it’s the human connection.
This session is designed to transform AI from a source of anxiety into a powerful collaborator. We will focus on a human-centered approach to technology, ensuring that adoption is transparent, inclusive, and empowering.
Join our Lunch & Learn to discover how leaders can bridge that gap and turn AI adoption into a shared success story.
What You’ll Learn
From Replacement to Augmentation
Demystify AI by reframing it as a "force multiplier" rather than a substitute. Learn how AI automates repetitive tasks to free up human capacity for high-value strategic and creative work.
Cultivating Transparent Adoption
Bridge the gap between fear and fluency. Learn to lead participatory transitions that address job security concerns and skill gaps through transparent communication and ethical, human-led oversight.
Practical Literacy and Co-Creation
Move from theory to action. Learn how to co-create AI use cases with your team and identify "Human Check" points—the critical moments where empathy, ethics, and professional judgment remain indispensable.
Coming Next...
Beyond the Title: Leading Differently
August 9th, 2026 11:30 AM
Why This Conversation Matters
Adaptive leadership is about staying flexible and responsive in a rapidly changing world. As technology and markets evolve, leaders must manage uncertainty, inspire innovation, and empower their teams to adapt. With 40% of organizations building change-ready cultures and 44% prioritizing upskilling, continuous learning and balanced decision-making are key to keeping teams resilient and competitive.
Beyond the Title is a powerful 3-part Lunch & Learn series designed to help leaders grow beyond their roles and lead with greater awareness, courage, and impact. Each interactive session explores a key dimension of modern leadership—balancing innovation, humanity, and intentional action.
Session 1: AI & the Human Side of Business – Learn how to integrate AI responsibly while keeping people at the center of progress.
Session 2: Leading Differently – Discover what it takes to lead with empathy, inclusivity, and adaptability in a changing world.
Session 3: The Courage to Pause: How Strategic Leaders Think Before They Move – Explore how reflection, awareness, and intentionality can transform the way leaders make decisions.
Unlock a special bundle discount by getting all three workshop tickets!
Who Should Attend
Nonprofit & Business Leaders
Gain fresh strategies to lead through change, strengthen organizational culture, and inspire teams to embrace innovation and adaptability in an evolving landscape.
HR Professionals
Discover practical tools to champion people-first innovation, support skill development, and guide your workforce through transformation with confidence and clarity.
Curious Professionals
If you’re eager to grow, explore how AI, adaptive leadership, and mindful decision-making can help you unlock your potential and lead from wherever you are.
Meet Carla Harris
As CEO of The People Institute, Carla partners with boards, executives, and senior teams to diagnose the people challenges that stall progress and clarify what to address first.
Her work focuses on governance, leadership readiness, and team dynamics, helping leaders understand where alignment is breaking down and create a clear, practical path forward. She blends research-based frameworks with lived executive experience to support confident, informed decision-making.
With over 20 years of executive coaching experience, Carla brings a steady, direct approach designed to create clarity, accountability, and forward momentum.
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