CHRO Series SINGAPORE
Navigating the Future of HR:
Leading Across Differences: Building Inclusive
Workplaces in the age of AI
4th March 2026 │ Wednesday
Singapore
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#HRMAsiaMasterclass
Leading Across Differences:
Building Inclusive Workplaces in the age of AI
Overview:
The rise of AI is transforming how organisations operate, but it’s also creating an invisible tension. On one side, there is pressure to standardise, automate, and optimise. On the other, your greatest competitive advantage lies in the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and thinking styles of your people.
This workshop tackles a critical question every regional leader faces: How do you harness AI’s power without losing the human diversity that drives innovation?
Through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will discover how algorithmic systems can unintentionally reinforce bias, and more importantly, how to flip that script. You’ll leave with practical frameworks for using AI as a tool that amplifies diverse voices rather than silencing them.
Whether you’re leading teams across Singapore, Southeast Asia, or beyond, this workshop equips you to build workplaces where technology and humanity work together and where every team member feels seen, valued, and empowered to contribute their best ideas.
Key Takeaways
- Recognise the efficiency-diversity tension – Identify how standardisation and automation efforts may unintentionally suppress the diverse perspectives that fuel innovation and problem-solving.
- Detect algorithmic bias in people decisions – Understand where and how bias enters AI systems used in hiring, performance management, and talent development and why these blind spots often go unnoticed.
- Apply frameworks for responsible AI use – Implement practical guardrails and principles that ensure AI tools enhance rather than undermine diversity and inclusion goals.
- Leverage AI to amplify diverse thinking – Use specific prompts and techniques that surface varied perspectives and support better cross-cultural collaboration within teams.
- Embed inclusive practices into everyday leadership – Make inclusion a habit, not an initiative, by integrating it into daily decisions, team interactions, and organisational processes.
- Build psychological safety for innovation – Create team environments where people feel safe to speak up, challenge assumptions, and contribute ideas without fear of judgment.
Key Benefits of Joining CHRO Vietnam 2025
- Tailored Advanced Learning Tracks
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- Exploring Next-Generation Solutions
Leading Across Differences
MASTERCLASS AGENDA
4th March 2026
08.30am
Registration & Coffee
09.00am
Session 1: The Efficiency Trap
- The new reality: Why today's regional workforce is more diverse than ever
- The hidden costs of over-standardisation on creativity and employee engagement
- How efficiency-driven systems quietly flatten the differences that drive competitive advantage
10.30am
Morning Break & Networking
11.00am
Session 2: The Bias You Can't See
- Where bias enters AI systems (it's not where you think)
- Case studies: Real-world algorithmic blind spots in hiring, promotions, and performance reviews
- The feedback loop problem: How biased outputs become the "truth" for future inputs
12.30pm
Lunch Break
1.30pm
Session 3: Flip the Script – AI for Diversity & Inclusion
- Reframing AI: From standardisation engine to perspective amplifier
- Practical principles for responsible AI deployment in your organisation
- Hands-on lab: Crafting prompts that unlock diverse thinking and cross-cultural collaboration and building your responsible AI checklist for hiring, development, and people decisions
3.00pm
Afternoon Tea Break & Networking
3.30pm
Session 4: The Human Advantage
- The irreplaceable role of human judgment in balancing automation and inclusion
- Micro-practices: Embedding inclusive leadership into the small decisions that shape culture
- The science of psychological safety: Why it matters and how to build it
5.00pm
Closing Remarks & End
DAY 2: CHRO WORKSHOP AGENDA
From Talent to Triumph: Empowerment Through Coaching
Date: 20th March 2025
Time: 8.30am to 3pm
Facilitator: Nguyễn Hoàng Nam, Peak Performance Coach & International Facilitator - S-PEAK & MDT Training
Date: 20th March 2025
Time: 8.30am to 3pm
Facilitator: Nguyễn Hoàng Nam, Peak Performance Coach & International Facilitator - S-PEAK & MDT Training
WORKSHOP DELIVERABLES
Key Deliverables of the Workshop
- Practical tools and techniques: Participants will gain actionable coaching frameworks and high quality questioning techniques for immediate implementation.
- Enhanced skills: Improved ability to foster trust, build psychological safety, and drive talent growth through advanced listening skills.
- Coaching in action: Making coaching a natural part of daily interactions to foster continuous talent development and organisational success.
Key Facilitation Methods
- Activity-based learning (ABL): Engaging participants through practical exercises and hands-on activities to reinforce key concepts.
- Coaching in the moment: Real-time coaching demonstrations to showcase practical applications and impact.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
08.30am
Registration & Networking
09.00am
Pillar One: Coaching as a Catalyst for Talent Development
- Unlocking potential: The strategic role of coaching – Developing high potential employees into impactful leaders
- Maximising talent potential: Using coaching as a catalyst for leadership growth and skill development
- Aligning with organisational goals: How coaching outcomes can directly contribute to business success and sustainability
- Interactive discussion: Applying coaching in daily processes to boost talent development and drive growth
10.30am
Morning Tea Break
11.00am
Pillar Two: High Quality Questioning Skills for Talent Development
- The mindset for excellence: Adopting a curiosity-driven and growth-focused approach to elevating coaching conversations
- Talent development coaching model: A structured framework for delivering impactful coaching through high quality questioning
- Practical application: Role playing scenarios to master advanced questioning techniques and effectively address talent development challenges
12.30pm
Lunch & Networking
1.30pm
Pillar Three: Cultivating Trust and Safety to Enhance Coaching Applications
- Building foundations for success: Establishing trust and psychological safety as essential components of effective coaching relationships
- Behavioural transformation model: Applying trust-based strategies to unlock and sustain internal talent growth
- Interactive engagement: Hands-on exercises to refine advanced listening skills and strengthen trust-building practices
3.00pm
End of Workshop
2026 CHRO SPEAKERS SINGAPORE
Meital Baruch
Organisational Consultant
Andrew Chow is a trailblazing leader in Generative AI, with over 1000 AI-powered applications that enhance productivity and engagement. As an angel investor, he focuses on the Digital Economy and Food Security in ASEAN, China, and India, prioritizing sustainability and social impact. A Certified Speaking Professional, Andrew has delivered keynotes in 20+ countries, empowering audiences to thrive in a digital world. With a background in social media strategy and best-selling books on personal branding, he continues to inspire through his work and thought leadership. Andrew's strong network in Singapore's startup ecosystem and his Best Personal Branding Award further solidify his influence, recognizing authenticity and credibility in leadership. His expertise has been featured in over 400 media interviews.
Andrew Chow
Organisational Consultant
Meital Baruch is an organisational consultant with expertise in Cultural Intelligence and Global Leadership who helps leaders and teams build more inclusive and connected workplaces. As the Founder of Global Mindsets, with a background in corporate HR, she works internationally with organisations across diverse industries to deliver results-driven learning solutions. She is a Professional Speaker and co-author of the white paper Leading in the Age of Cultural Diversity, and her insights are regularly featured across regional and global platforms on culture, leadership, and the future of work. Beyond her advisory and speaking work, Meital serves on the boards of Asia Professional Speakers Singapore and Market For Good, supporting leadership development and social impact initiatives.
ticket prices and information for Leading Across Differences
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1 to 4 delegates (SGD)
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| 4 March 2026: Leading Across Differences | S$899 per delegate |
| 4 March 2026: Leading Across Differences | S$899 per delegate |
Regular price from September 16 to October 7, 2025.
| CHRO Philippines 21 Feb 2024 | 1 ticket | 4-10 tickets (per ticket) (SGD) |
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| Early Bird (1 Nov to 31 Dec 2023) | S$299 | S$279 |
| Advanced Saver (1 Jan to 31 Jan 2024) | S$399 | S$379 |
| Regular Price (1 Feb to 21 Feb 2024) | S$499 | S$439 |
who should attend
Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs)
HR Directors and Senior Managers
Talent and People Leaders
HR Technology Specialists
Organisational Development Professionals
who should attend
Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs)
HR Directors and Senior Managers
Talent and People Leaders
HR Technology Specialists
Organisational Development Professionals
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