Accenture AI Leaders Podcast AI Leaders Podcast #78: AI, Talent, and the Future of Change
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Nov 4, 2025 David Parker, Global Financial Services Industry Chair at Accenture, and Susan Reid, Managing Director and Global Head of Talent at Morgan Stanley, delve into the transformative role of AI in talent strategies. They discuss how AI enables better ethical work environments and the shift from efficiency to human-plus-digital collaboration. Parker emphasizes democratizing AI access, while Reid shares insights from Morgan Stanley's rapid adoption of live AI tools. They also explore the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in evolving workspaces.
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From Efficiency To Human Augmentation
- AI conversation has shifted from pure efficiency to human augmentation and partnership.
- Organizations now must plan for humans and digital workforces to collaborate effectively.
Democratize Access And Build User Workbenches
- Democratize AI access across the workforce to drive broad adoption and value.
- Equip end users with measurable, responsible workbenches rather than leaving deployment only to IT teams.
From Concept To Live Deployment
- Susan Reid described visiting Silicon Valley 24 months ago when AI felt conceptual and contrasts it with live deployments today.
- She reports thousands of Morgan Stanley employees now have AI tools on their desktops and usage is accelerating.