Episode 6

Leadership is Changing – Are You Co-Thinking with AI?

AI isn’t just a tool – it’s your new 24/7 thought partner.

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Elisa Farri on Human-AI Collaboration and the Future of Leadership
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Episode Summary

In this episode of Great ExpectAItions, Paul speaks with Elisa Farri, VP of Capgemini Invent and co-author of HBR’s Guide to Generative AI for Managers, about what it means to lead in an era of intelligent machines. Elisa introduces the idea of AI as a “co-thinker” – a shift away from productivity-first use cases toward more reflective, strategic thinking. They explore how AI is being used in team settings, how to avoid trust traps, and why co-thinking is a leadership muscle that needs training. This is essential listening for leaders looking to navigate AI with responsibility, creativity, and courage.

What We Cover

  • • What it means to “co-think” with AI vs. using it as a productivity assistant
  • • How generative AI can help leaders challenge assumptions and see new perspectives
  • • Practical frameworks for using AI in both individual and team settings
  • • Why leadership must be the accelerator for ethical, human-centered AI adoption
  • • How to build AI judgment, trust, and critical thinking inside organizations

About Elisa Farri

Elisa Farri is Vice President and Co-Lead of the Management Lab at Capgemini Invent, where she helps global organizations rethink leadership and innovation in the age of AI. She has spent over a decade advising Fortune 500 companies on strategic transformation and previously worked at Harvard Business School’s Europe Research Center. Elisa is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and Rotman Management, and a frequent speaker on the future of work, leadership, and human-AI collaboration.

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