Local change management specialist Roselle O’Brien is setting up a local branch of Future Leaders in Technology (FLINT), which already has branches in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. The organisation’s sponsored by Technology Users Association New Zealand, and membership’s free.
O’Brien’s welcoming all-comers including those transitioning into tech, "because the digital future is for everyone".
With the launch of AI, technology’s become more accessible, she says.
"People are scared it’s going to take away roles, but actually it’s here to increase productivity and give people more scope.
"In some ways it will level the playing field so everyone will be able to do things that used to be specialist knowledge."
O’Brien is inviting people to join her committee, and is also planning three follow-up events.
These include a workshop on how to write a CV and a ‘CXO’ speed dating event in which members can hear how others have transitioned to tech.
Next Thursday’s meeting’s at The Rees Hotel, starting 6pm.
O’Brien can be contacted via roselle@theampersand.co.nz
