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NW Masterclass: Leading the public sector workforce towards AI readiness - Part 1

AI readiness Overview: This interactive masterclass explores how public sector organizations in the North West can embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that is ethical, impactful, and sustainable. Designed for leaders and practitioners navigating digital transformation, the session demystifies AI, outlines governance and risk considerations, and showcases real-world use cases from health and local government. Through practical tools and discussions, you'll gain insight into how to manage the human side of technological change, ensure ethical adoption, and unlock AI’s potential within your organization, without leaving your workforce behind. During this Masterclass we will: ·Explain core AI concepts and terminology in a public sector context.· Identify relevant governance, legal, and ethical frameworks. ·Evaluate risks associated with AI. ·Assess the practical potential of AI through real case studies in healthcare and local government. ·Explore the implications of AI for your own organisation. ·Understand the emotional and cultural dynamics of change, and recognise the skills needed to lead AI-related transitions effectively.· Discuss strategies for managing resistance, supporting diverse workforces, and balancing innovation with employee wellbeing. Guest Speakers: Surbhi Gupta Dr. Surbhi Gupta holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the prestigious Indian Institute of Science. Following her doctoral studies, Dr. Gupta pursued post-doctoral research funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK), where she published extensively and contributed to advancements in the field of oncology. Passionate about accelerating innovative healthcare ideas from concept through commercialization, Dr. Gupta has a wealth of experience in market access and regulatory affairs within the healthcare technology sector. Currently serving as the Regulatory Lead at NHS-E, Dr. Gupta leads a dedicated team focused on ensuring all software as medical device products within NHS-E are developed and maintained with high standards. Her current portfolio consists of high impact products such as Pathways (underpinning national 999 and 111 services), 111 online and digital health checks. Jo Standford, MA ChPP FAPM Fellow Associate for project management and a project change professional primarily working in the healthcare sector. Jo has a background in professional portfolio, programme, project and organisational change management in the art, private, public Jo is passionate about the development of the project and change profession in the public sector abd as the CEO of the healthcare project and Change Association Community interest Company (HPCA) she collaborates with national organisations and the other corporate professional associations to develop project and change capability for all, to improve the services and meet the needs of patients and the population.