The Agentic Insider | Navigating The Human-Agent Dynamic - Ron Schwartz - The Agentic Insider

Navigating The Human-Agent Dynamic - Ron Schwartz - The Agentic Insider - Episode # 7

May 22, 2025 / 44:43/E7

What happens when AI agents start filling the boxes on an organization's org chart? This week's episode tackles this question and many more, with guest Ron Schwartz, a change management guru and Founder of Brass Tacks, joining Phillip and Alistair. The discussion explores the changing dynamics of trust, culture, and control in a world where humans and autonomous agents are increasingly intertwined. From the nature of trust to the future of operations, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at the agentic revolution.

Takeaways:

Focus on Culture: Consider how to embed corporate culture into AI and agent behavior to ensure alignment with organizational values and goals.
Improve AI Ethics: Organizations should think about appointing Chief AI Ethics Officers to oversee and guide ethical AI deployment and management.
Prepare for Change: HR departments should prepare for the upcoming changes by educating employees, perpetuating supportive narratives about AI, and focusing on training and development.
Embrace Transparent AI: Transparency and explainability in AI decision-making are crucial for building trust. Ensure that AI systems can clearly explain their decisions.
Understand Multi-Agent Systems: Keep an eye on the developments in autonomous multi-agent systems and their implications on organizational and social structures.
Communicate AI Benefits and Risks: Effective communication about the benefits and potential risks of AI can help reduce fear and resistance, encouraging smoother adoption.

Quote of the Show:

“ Each agent will be slightly different, but we can still use that system to be able to enhance and encourage the culture that we're looking for.” - Ron Schwartz

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