Navigating Change: Human-Centric Approaches to Innovation and Technology
24 September 2024 - 24 September 2024
Join us at The University of Sheffield AMRC Factory 2050 for an insightful half-day event designed to unite academia and industry stakeholders to explore the impacts of innovation and novel technologies in the workplace, with an emphasis on human factors.
Purpose:
The primary goal is to understand the scale of challenges associated with behaviour change in areas such as digital transformation, workforce development, and the implementation of robotics, automation, and AI. Additionally, we aim to gather valuable feedback on the effectiveness of existing change management tools developed by the local research community.
Who Should Attend:
The event is tailored for process managers, people managers, change/improvement/transformation managers, SME directors, and professionals from the wider manufacturing sector.
What to Expect:
- Engaging Talks: Hear from speakers such as Dave Cameron from the University of Sheffield's Information School and Ondrej Polak from LMAC Group, along with Carolyn Axtell from the University of Sheffield's Institute of Work Psychology. They will share their insights and research findings on topics related to innovation and human-centric technology adoption in the workplace.
- Interactive Discussions: Participate in small group discussions and activities, designed to foster collaboration and exchange of ideas among attendees.
- Networking Opportunities: Take advantage of the opportunity to network with peers, industry leaders, and academic experts. Build connections that could drive future collaboration and innovation in your own organisation.
- Complimentary Lunch: Enjoy a complimentary lunch while networking with fellow attendees to close out the event.
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the human factors surrounding technological innovation in the workplace.
For more information and registration please click here.