The Art of the Current

Navigating the Future of AI
Jenn Lill
Director of Technology Strategy
Water
session
“When you let people say out loud, ‘I’m excited about AI, but completely overwhelmed by it,’ that’s when the real conversation begins, and you can build trust.”
Jenn Lill explores what it takes to navigate AI with intention, focusing less on the technology itself and more on the human conditions that enable adoption. Through the lens of Water, she highlights the importance of flow, adaptability, and psychological safety in unlocking creativity. The session reframes AI transformation as a people-first challenge, where clarity, trust, and space to experiment are essential for progress.
Key ideas
Psychological Safety Enables Creativity
Fear blocks progress. Organizations that create space for experimentation allow better ideas to emerge and adoption to grow.
Clarity Drives Adoption
Resistance to AI is rarely about the technology. It is about uncertainty. When people understand how tools apply to their work, they engage more confidently.
Learning Happens at Different Speeds
Each individual brings a different context and level of experience. Systems that adapt to people, rather than forcing alignment, scale more effectively.
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