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Culture First, AI Second: Leading Thoughtful Tech Transformation with Julia Heap, Principal & CEO of Hopwood Hall College

Culture First, AI Second: Leading Thoughtful Tech Transformation with Julia Heap, Principal & CEO of Hopwood Hall College

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 🎧 Episode Title: Culture First, AI Second: Leading Thoughtful Tech Transformation with Julia Heap, Principal & CEO of Hopwood Hall College

🎙️ Podcast: AI Works Podcast Hosted by Richard Foster-Fletcher and Kurt Hintz

🔍 Episode Overview
How can leaders effectively navigate the rapid adoption of AI and technology while maintaining a supportive and authentic organisational culture? Julia Heap, Principal and CEO of Hopwood Hall College, joins Richard and Kurt to discuss her thoughtful, culture-first approach to embedding digital innovation within the college.

Julia discusses:
  • Hopwood Hall’s journey into AI and digital transformation, and the importance of starting from a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and trust.
  • Practical experiences introducing tools like Copilot and ChatGPT, strategically improving staff workload, efficiency, and overall workplace satisfaction.
  • How Hopwood Hall’s internal digital champions—trusted educators turned tech advocates—have helped colleagues embrace and adopt new technologies.
  • Julia’s leadership philosophy: empowering her teams to innovate at their own pace, offering gentle nudges rather than imposing rigid mandates.
  • Creating a safe space for staff to experiment with technology through innovative approaches like Hopwood Hall’s annual "digital marketplace."
  • Addressing common fears about AI's impact on jobs and the critical importance of clear, consistent communication from leadership.
  • Balancing structured frameworks and organisational risk management with the flexibility needed to foster creativity, innovation, and individual growth.
This episode provides an honest, clear-eyed, and practical perspective on leading successful, human-centred digital transformation.

🧭 What We Cover

✔️ Julia’s approach to creating a culture-first environment that empowers teams to experiment with AI in safe, supported ways.
✔️ How internal champions and digital marketplaces are helping Hopwood Hall staff confidently embrace new technologies and methods.
✔️ Insights into successfully managing fears about AI’s impact on jobs, emphasising skill enhancement and improved working lives.
✔️ The importance of maintaining authenticity and human connections amidst increasing AI-driven interactions and automation.
✔️ How Julia strategically balances risk, cost, and innovation to ensure investments in technology are impactful and sustainable.
✔️ Julia’s vision for nurturing staff confidence, professional development, and long-term organisational agility through thoughtful technology adoption.

👤 About Our Guest Julia Heap is Principal and CEO at Hopwood Hall College, renowned for her thoughtful leadership and commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration. With a clear passion for supporting staff and students alike, Julia leads from a foundation of trust, authenticity, and curiosity—guiding the college through transformative digital innovations without losing sight of the human element at the core of education.
🔗 Links & Mentions
  • Hopwood Hall College: https://www.hopwood.ac.uk
  • Julia Heap on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-heap-73253876/
  • Richard Foster-Fletcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardfosterfletcher
  • Kurt Hintz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-hintz
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