EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 16 MIN
How Microsoft Is Keeping People at the Center of AI
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In this episode of our On The Road series, we sit down with Amy Coleman, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer at Microsoft, to explore how leaders can scale AI transformation without losing the human connection at the center of work.Amy reflects on stepping into the Chief People Officer role at Microsoft, the humility of becoming a beginner again, and why leaders do not need to pretend they have all the answers in moments of uncertainty. What matters is being honest, learning fast, and bringing people with you.Her message is clear: AI and humans cannot be separated. As work changes, HR leaders have to help people understand what is shifting, what still matters, and how AI can unlock more creativity, curiosity, innovation, and human potential.🎓 In this episode, we get into:Why leaders need to become beginners again in the age of AIHow recognition helps people understand why their work mattersHow Microsoft is thinking about human plus AI as work is reinventedWhy organizations cannot scale AI without bringing employees alongHow AI can unlock creativity, curiosity, innovation, and human potential🙏 Thank you to our partner, WorkhumanDiscover how Workhuman helps organizations turn recognition into real business impact, building stronger cultures, more connected teams, and better visibility into the people driving performance.✅ Learn more about Workhuman → https://www.workhuman.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Amy Coleman, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer at Microsoft, joins the series to share how Microsoft is thinking about human plus AI as work is being reinvented. She explores why leaders need to become beginners again, how recognition helps people understand the impact of their work, and why organizations must bring employees along with clarity, humility, and psychological safety as AI changes roles, identity, incentives, and the future of work.
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