Event Overview

Most organisations are experimenting with AI, but very few are managing it in a structured way. The result is often familiar: inconsistent outputs, random prompting, duplicated effort, staff uncertainty and, instead of reducing workload, more mental clutter for teams.

In this 30-minute webinar, Barry McCarthy explores how leaders can introduce AI in a way that supports clarity, consistency and better decision making. Rather than viewing AI simply as another digital tool, Barry explains how it should be managed as a capable process that requires a supporting system around it.

Drawing on practical examples, he outlines how AI performance depends not only on the model itself but also on the surrounding architecture - including prompts, tools, routing, retrieval, review processes and standard ways of working. Without this structure, AI use quickly becomes fragmented and inefficient.

The session also addresses the human side of AI adoption. When applied thoughtfully, AI can help reduce cognitive overload and support better judgement. When introduced without structure, it can add complexity to already stretched teams. Barry will also introduce the emerging governance challenge organisations face as internal AI systems become more widely embedded in daily work.

This webinar is designed for leaders who want to move beyond AI experimentation and begin thinking about how AI can be integrated into work processes in a structured and sustainable way.

What Attendees Will Learn

• Why most AI initiatives create inconsistency and duplicated effort
• How to think about AI as a managed process, not just a digital tool
• The key components of an effective AI working system, including prompts, tools and review processes
• Why a single prompt is rarely enough to produce reliable outcomes
• How AI can help reduce cognitive overload and improve decision flow
• The leadership and governance responsibilities emerging around internal AI systems
• Practical ways leaders can move from AI curiosity to structured, repeatable application in their organisations.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for leaders exploring how to apply AI in a structured and practical way within their organisations.

It will be valuable for:

• Operations and manufacturing leaders
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence professionals
• General managers and business unit leaders
• Digital transformation and innovation leaders
• Supply chain and process leaders

Ideal for leaders who are curious about AI and want practical ways to use it more effectively in their organisation.

Presenter

Barry McCarthy’s career highlights include Plant Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager at Goodman Fielder and his most recent position with Toyota. Barry has worked with the Manufacturing, Sales and Corporate Arms of Toyota in Australia. With a grounded engineering background Barry has also implemented continuous improvement in food processing, manufacturing, packaging, printing, and front of house food service and management. In addition to the practical experience Barry has completed a Master degree in Applied Positive Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Business, Diploma of Training and Assessment, Diploma in Competitive Systems and Practices. Interestingly Barry’s first degree was civil engineering.

Other registration information

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