AI in Organizational DNA: Insights from LeadWell 2025

On May 14th, I took part in LeadWell 2025, a conference focused on modern leadership, wellbeing, and the role of AI in organizations. It was held in Timișoara and brought together experts from HR, tech, and business consulting. The event explored how companies can grow while staying human. How leaders can support both performance and mental health. And how AI can be more than a tool - it can become part of a company’s DNA. The big question behind it all: How do we build healthy, high-performing organizations that are ready for what’s next?

I was invited to join the panel "Smart Integration: AI as Part of Organizational DNA" alongside experts like Laura Dragoș-Rădoi, Cătălin Pavel, and Mihai Tătăran, moderated by Paul Cărămidariu. Each brought complementary perspectives: from strategy, data, and business. I spoke from the reality of developing AI systems in a large company, with direct impact on products and processes.

"If your organization isn't doing anything with AI yet, it's time to start. Doing something is better than doing nothing — regardless of how you begin or what you choose to explore. If you're already do AI in your organization, then do it right. Work with experts. ChatGPT might seem simple to chat with, but behind that friendly interface lies complex technology that deserves deep understanding.

Using AI effectively isn't about learning a few prompts. It's about understanding how the system thinks, what it can and cannot do, how it behaves in real contexts, and what it takes to integrate it into your processes. For that, you need experience. People who don't just test AI but use it daily in real solutions. Only then can you move from hype to concrete value."

It's Not Just About Technology. It's About Culture.

The panel's theme was well chosen: AI isn't just about algorithms. It's about organizational culture. If you want to integrate AI in a healthy way, you need to ask yourself:

• How does AI influence decisions and team relationships?
• How do we maintain transparency and human control?
• What does "trust" mean in an automated system?

The panel discussions were direct and practical. We talked about realities: what works, what doesn't work, and what it really takes to build an AI system worth using.

Why This Matters Now

AI is no longer a trend. It's already here. And how we choose to use it — or not use it — will impact how our organizations function in the coming years.

LeadWell 2025 was an excellent opportunity to open these conversations at a serious and committed level. Not with blind enthusiasm, but not with fear either. With clarity, good questions, and real examples.

Final Thoughts

I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this edition of LeadWell, and I hope more organizations start treating AI not as magical technology, but as a powerful tool that needs to be integrated with skill, patience, and responsibility.

If you're in a leadership position or work in HR and wonder where to start, the answer is simple: begin. And find partners who can help you do it right.