Boosting Productivity, Creating More Value and Supporting Self-Development
Oct 21, 2025 — 11:40 am - 12:00 PMRoom W7

Description
AI is being woven into the very fabric of everyday work at ABB - boosting productivity, enabling people to create more value and supporting career growth. Rather than positioning GenAI as just another technology, ABB has embraced it as a driver of cultural transformation. In a decentralized structure, this shift has required more than training, it's called for curated messaging, global workshops, internal campaigns, and peer-driven communities. Led by Global Head of People Development Guillaume Delacour, this initiative is not only unlocking new productivity gains but also giving employees fresh opportunities for skills development and self-driven learning. From engineering teams to HR, ABB is redefining how AI supports personal growth and organizational performance, demonstrating that the future of work is not just AI-powered, but human-shaped.
Key Takeaways:
• Shifted focus from tool use to mindset and skills development
• Created global AI communities to foster shared learning and experimentation
• Launched targeted campaigns to build confidence and curiosity around GenAI
• Integrated AI into personal development plans and team workflows
• Empowered employees across all functions to explore, co-create, and scale AI use cases