Original content provided by BDO Australia. 

Artificial Intelligence is evolving rapidly, bringing both promise and pressure to organisations and their employees. Yet despite significant investment, many businesses struggle to move beyond isolated use cases or pilot initiatives to achieve enterprise-wide impact. 

So how do you move from implementation to meaningful adoption? 

BDO’s Global people advisory team has released a new whitepaper, Human-centric transformation in the age of AI. The paper explores how organisations can unlock the full value of AI through people-first strategies. 

Drawing on global insights and lived experience, the report outlines best practices in HR and change management for successfully managing organisational transformations in the age of AI. 

With leaders needing to rethink and refocus their strategies, our research has identified four key pillars where real impact is being made: 

• Human-centric transformation: Putting people at the centre of AI initiatives boosts adoption and value 
• Leadership: Leaders must champion AI, model new behaviours and foster a culture of innovation 
• Upskilling and reskilling: Continuous, experiential learning is essential to close the AI skills gap 
• The evolution of the CHRO role: CHROs are pivotal in reshaping work models, career paths and organisational structures for the AI era.  

 

AI is reshaping how we work, compete, and imagine the future. Leaders are not just observers in this shift — they are at the forefront, driving transformation. But leading AI change is not just about enthusiasm; it is about understanding how it reshapes business models, influences culture, and redefines talent strategies. To make AI stick, leaders need to go beyond advocacy — they need to live and breathe it.  

Jenine Waters People Advisory Services, Global Co-Lead, BDO Australia 

You can download the full whitepaper, Human-centric transformation in the age of AI, developed by BDO Australia, using the download button on this page. 

How BDO can help 

 
At BDO, we understand that successful AI transformation starts with people. Our People Advisory specialists help organisations design and implement human-centric strategies that make AI adoption sustainable and impactful. From supporting leadership teams to navigate cultural change, to building reskilling programmes and reimagining organisational structures, we work alongside you to ensure AI becomes embedded in your business.  

Please reach out to your local BDO firm’s specialists for more information.