The Curious Leader: Working Wisely with AI

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond novelty. For many professionals, AI tools are now embedded in daily work, yet uncertainty remains about how to use them effectively, ethically and wisely.

This practical and interactive session moves beyond “how to prompt” and explores how leaders can use AI as a thinking partner while strengthening, rather than replacing, human judgement.

Participants will discover how AI can enhance creativity, decision-making, communication and productivity without losing the critical thinking, empathy and ethical reasoning that remain uniquely human.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how AI is changing knowledge work and leadership practice.
• Recognise where AI adds value and where human judgement remains essential.
• Develop better prompting strategies that encourage deeper thinking rather than superficial answers.
• Appreciate the risks of cognitive offloading and maintain critical thinking when working with AI.
• Build confidence in having open conversations with teams about AI opportunities and concerns.
• Design a practical 30-day curiosity AI experiment to improve one aspect of their own work.