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AI transformation is a leadership test, not a tech one

06 March 2026 41:34 Dan Hammond & Pia Lee

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AI transformation is fundamentally a human transformation, not a technology project. Success depends on taking deliberate steps to build AI literacy across your entire organisation while managing fear and maintaining team cohesion.


Most companies are still at the beginning of their AI journey. The key is to start with a clear plan that's reviewed regularly, ensure everyone from board level to front desk has basic AI literacy, and create psychological safety by addressing fears about job loss.


Stephen Hunt is serial entrepreneur whose AI journey dates back to 2011, when he used machine learning and neural networks to for ad targeting. He founded the Square Wave initially as a hobby project to help him understand AI, and he now works with clients on AI transformation, providing training and helping organisations develop AI strategies.


Three reasons to listen

  • Understand the leadership, rather than the technical challenges posed by AI transformation
  • Start building AI literacy immediately through research, prompting, and training
  • Reframe AI as an opportunity for humans to be amplified rather than replaced

Episode highlights

  • [00:12:53] What opportunities is AI presenting right now?
  • [00:19:46] How to start taking advantage of AI
  • [00:22:12] Three core AI literacy skills
  • [00:26:40] Start with clarity
  • [00:31:12] Where to start
  • [00:35:52] Steve's media recommendation
  • [00:38:12] Takeaways from Pia and Dan

Links

  • Connect with Steve via LinkedIn
  • The Square Wave
  • Startups Decoded – Steve’s podcast recommendation
  • Track and improve your team performance with Squadify
  • Leave us a voice note

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