# Reclaiming the Plot: HR’s Role in the AI Transformation

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Podcast: [HR Happy Hour Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812)
Published: 2026-09-11T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Reclaiming the Plot: HR’s Role in the AI Transformation Hosts:  Mervyn Dinnen Guest:  Dr. Kelly Monahan , Future of Work and AI Advisor   Summary In this episode of  HR Means Business , Mervyn welcomes Dr. Kelly Monahan, future of work and AI advisor and author of  Reclaim the Plot , for a conversation about what it means to redesign organizations for a world where humans and AI increasingly work together. Kelly argues that many organizations are approaching AI transformation too narrowly - focusing on efficiency and automation without thinking deeply enough about how work, organizational structures, skills, leadership, and value creation need to change. Listen in for a thoughtful conversation about AI, leadership, workforce transformation, and why HR has an important opportunity to help organizations reclaim the plot.   Key Takeaways Why AI transformation may increasingly become an HR responsibility How organizations can move from short-term workforce reduction thinking to longer-term workforce redesign Why HR professionals need greater exposure to how the broader business creates value The importance of keeping humans accountable for decisions, exceptions, and moments where judgment matters How leaders can approach workforce reductions with greater transparency and humanity Why inconsistent AI adoption and invisible workflows are creating new challenges for managers How principles, learning, and shared experimentation can provide better AI guardrails What the HR function could look like as human and AI work become increasingly integrated   Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!   Wo rkhuman is a proud supporter of the HR Happy Hour Network.  Nearly every HR leader kno…

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