The Lookout - Are you prepared for AI's impact on the workplace?
Kia ora koutou,
Welcome to The Lookout. This month, we take a closer look at the forces reshaping leadership, strategy, and decision-making - from AI’s impact on the workplace to shifting security dynamics in our region.
At a glance:
Global Affairs: Is NZ’s biggest strategic challenge coming from the US?
Critical Conversations: AI, the skills gap, and the leadership challenge
Connected Communities: Infrastructure Challenges Need Ground-Up Approach
Upcoming Events: Socrates Seminar: Will We Ever Trust the News Again?
Plus:
Alumni Scholarship Opportunity: Global Changemakers Workshop, Colombia
In Global Affairs, Aspen panelist Nicholas Khoo responds to a recent op-ed by Helen Clark and Marco de Jong, arguing that China - not the US - is the primary disruptor to New Zealand’s security environment. Critical Conversations explores a report from the Aspen Institute on the leadership skills organisations will need to stay competitive in an AI-enabled economy. In Connected Communities, we share key takeaways from our recent Sister Cities forum, where leaders from Queenstown and Aspen tackled infrastructure dilemmas through a community-first lens. And don't miss out on the Alumni scholarship opportunity to attend the 2025 Global Changemakers workshop in Bogotá, Colombia.
We hope you enjoy this edition.