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Event Recap from Defining Human-Centered Organizations Over 50 participants gathered to explore a critical question: How do we ensure that no one is left behind in the AI revolution? Through facilitated discussions using Thinkscape® from Unanimous AI, we explored three core questions about human-centered organizations: Principles: The community identified mutual respect, empathy, transparency, and purpose beyond profit as foundational values for human-centered organizations. Policies: Key directions included reinvesting AI productivity gains into human thriving, including all stakeholders in decision-making, and building AI literacy across organizations. Practices: Participants emphasized prioritizing people over profits, including diverse voices in decision-making, and investing in comprehensive leadership development. Notable insights emerged around the need for specificity in our language, learning from history (the Luddites weren't anti-technology but anti-dehumanization), and recognizing that this work matters regardless of which specific technologies emerge. As I noted when framing the conversation and facilitating the event, we're at a defining moment—similar to when "social media" was named, where diverse voices, especially youth and those most impacted, must shape what emerges. This isn't about stopping progress; it's about ensuring technology augments rather than replaces human capabilities. Your Next Actions: (whether you attended or are just learning about this, links in the comments) - Subscribe to the Humanizing AI Substack for ongoing updates - Share these concepts and host a conversation within your organization - Comment on this LinkedIn post to connect with fellow participants - Join us by filling out the involvement form (19 already have!) Together, we're shaping a technological revolution that prioritizes humanity's flourishing. The draft H-Corp Manifesto will be shared soon for your input from our Substack, this is our collective work. This is the most important work of our lives. --- If you are seeking to host an event such as this, to bring together thought leaders from your organization, from your industry, from your association, or from around the world, I am available to produce, promote, and facilitate. Please reach out and let me know how I might serve you and our broader interests.