Why do employees resist AI even when it makes work easier? Why does AI make us feel insecure? Technical upskilling alone can often trigger the unwanted backfires — increasing loss of identity, fear, anxiety, rather than competence.

In this Lunch and Learn, we will explore Identity-Centric strategies to turn AI from a rival into a catalyst for professional growth. Join us to discover how to move beyond the fear of replacement and build a future-proof workforce.

Highlights:

• The Human Bottleneck: Understand why “Identity Threat” is the biggest barrier to AI adoption and how to spot it in your team.
• From Rival to Co-Pilot: Practical strategies to shift the employee mindset from “AI vs. Me” to “AI + Me.”
• Job Crafting 101: Learn how to actively redesign your role to leverage AI, ensuring you remain the driver in the driver’s seat.
• Identity Enhancement: Practical techniques to move from a “defensive mindset” to “Identity Integration”—where AI enhances your unique human value.

Date & Time

24 Mar, 2026, 12:00nn – 12:30pm

Speaker

Dr. Winton Au

Director, Graduate Studies in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Associate Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Department of Psychology)

Format

Zoom

Fee

Free

Medium

Cantonese