The Innovation Safeguard: Integrating AI Through Psychological Safety
As AI increasingly influences organizational strategy, how it is integrated has become a defining factor for workforce stability and public credibility. Across sectors, true innovation depends on whether people feel safe to challenge outputs, experiment with new workflows, protect data, and surface risks as roles and job security shift. This webinar examines a defining reality of 2026: psychological safety is an operational condition, not just a cultural ideal. When it is weak, organizational confidence grows faster than judgment, leading to Strategic Rot, where unvetted or biased AI data informs high-stakes decisions.
This session focuses on integrating AI in ways that support bold innovation while upholding human rights by maintaining dignity, fairness, and accountability in decisions that impact all stakeholders. It addresses workforce disruption, algorithmic accountability, and the growing mandate for transparency in decisions that impact people’s work and access to services. Grounded in real-world case studies and emerging practices, we will explore how resilient organizations are bridging the gap between culture and operations. Join us to learn how to ensure AI delivers durable value while safeguarding individual rights and public trust.
About the presenter
Sarika Bhakta is the Founder and President of Nikeya Consulting, where she advises organizations navigating complexity and change. Her strength-based, data-driven approach builds alignment, trust, and capacity that sustain performance under pressure.
As Founder and Managing Partner of InnoSpark Global, she advances AI literacy for K–12 learners, developing critical thinking, ethical judgment, and global readiness to address the global skills gap.
With over three decades of experience leading turnarounds, transformations, and scalable learning initiatives, her work is rooted in servant leadership—empowering people to lead authentically and inspire change globally.
How to register
The event date is Thursday, April 23, 2026, 12 PM - 1 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)
Registration is required. Sign up at this link.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this meeting, please contact the organizer in advance at humanrights@iowa-city.org or by calling 319-356-5022. The views and opinions expressed during programs of this office are those of the presenters and do not reflect the official policy or position of the City of Iowa City.
