HR Leaders Why AI Literacy Is Now a Business Skill Every Leader Needs
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Jan 16, 2026 David Sperl, Head of HR for Advanced Visualization Solutions at GE HealthCare, shares insights on the crucial need for AI literacy in business. He emphasizes moving AI from theory to hands-on practice and discusses the importance of microlearning and communities of practice to drive adoption. David also highlights the need for leadership advocacy to normalize experimentation. Furthermore, he sheds light on the challenges of unlearning outdated habits and argues that the focus should be on creating exceptional user experiences to unlock AI's potential in HR.
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Ballooning Metaphor For AI's Uncertain Lift
- David compared today's AI 'lift' to the Montgolfier brothers lifting animals in a balloon at Versailles.
- The metaphor highlighted uncertainty about where AI will land but emphasized transformative potential.
Four Pillars To Scale AI Literacy
- Do build AI literacy with four pillars: leadership advocacy, skills/upskilling, communities of practice, and experimentation.
- Use microlearning and hands-on prompts to make daily use simple and habitual.
Use Microlearning And Playful Prompts
- Try microlearning via short daily prompts delivered in email or chat to build hands-on skills quickly.
- Use playful prompts to increase engagement and create sticky habits around the tool.