Jul 30 2023 38 mins
Welcome to the Lady Leadership podcast, today I caught up with Rita Arigo. Rita has made significant contributions to the fields of technology, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. Rita Arigo, a seasoned professional and a key figure at CSIRO is also a strong advocate for women in technology.
Today, we are delving into Rita's career and leadership journey, gaining insights into the intersection of technology and women's leadership, and exploring the transformative potential of AI.
Rita believes that AI has the potential to drive positive change and empower women leaders. She shares strategies to break gender biases and barriers in male-dominated fields and encourages the advancement of women's leadership through mentorship and diverse team composition.
Rita has been involved in groundbreaking technology and AI initiatives at CSIRO, witnessing the real-world transformative power of these innovations. Rita addresses concerns about job displacement due to AI and automation and offers advice to women navigating workforce shifts and how they can drive their careers.
Rita emphasises the importance of diversity in teams and discusses how interdisciplinary collaboration bridges the gap between technology and other domains. As a leader, Rita ensures ethical considerations are integrated into AI development and deployment, with a commitment to transparency and user data protection.
Rita advises young women to embrace challenges, stay adaptable, and seek continuous learning. She champions diversity and urges women to uplift others to create a more inclusive future.
This is a great listen for any women who is striving to grow their career.
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