The Ethics-Family-AI Tango: Leading Tomorrow's Workplace

In this talk, Professor Mayowa Babalola will unravel the intricate dance of modern work life, where ethics, family, and AI intertwine. Drawing from his extensive research on organisational psychology, leadership and behavioural ethics, he reveals how leaders orchestrate the delicate balance between people and profit, as well as work and family life, setting the rhythm for workplace cultures and employee well-being. He also demonstrates how family relationships and work outcomes move in harmony, each influencing the other's steps. As the music of technology grows louder, he introduces a new element: artificial intelligence. His ongoing research on how AI might change the dance adds a thought-provoking dimension, exploring how technology might alter the graceful movements of positive workplace behaviours—and how to mitigate potential pitfalls. Overall, this talk provides a unique insight into how we can thrive in a world where the lines between work, family and technologies are increasingly blurred.

Professor Mayowa Babalola holds the Stan Perron Chair in Business Ethics at The University of Western Australia Business School. His research revolves around leadership, behavioural business ethics, and work-family relationships.He investigates how effective leaders emerge and their roles in promoting ethical behaviour in organisations, building a healthier and more productive workforce, and cultivating long-term positive work and family relationships. More recently, he has been exploring the intersection of leadership and AI within the workplace.

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