Preparing HR data for useful AI decisions

Preparing HR data for useful AI decisions

Chris Hester’s session at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo London 2026 brought AI ambition back to its data foundation. My central takeaway was that AI-ready HR data has to be considered in relation to a use case. Leaders need to know what decision or activity the data will...
Leading with adaptability and purpose

Leading with adaptability and purpose

José Andrés’ keynote at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo London 2026 brought creativity, adaptability and purpose into the leadership conversation. The message that stayed with me was his emphasis on responding to the situation in front of us. My notes capture the idea that a...
Developing human intelligence alongside AI

Developing human intelligence alongside AI

Lisa Danels’ Human Edge session at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo London 2026 asked an important question about the AI era: what should organisations recognise and develop in people as technology becomes more capable? I took away a richer view of human intelligence,...