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URL:https://lerachapter.org/colera/events/understanding-ai-in-the-public-s
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SUMMARY:Understanding AI in the Public Sector
DESCRIPTION:Understanding AI in the Public Sector\nHosted by COLERA\n\nProg
 ram\nThis presentation will provide information regarding issues employers
 \, and their employees\, should assess when considering the implementation
  of AI in the public sector workplace.\nDuring this event\, the speaker wi
 ll discuss current trends\, topics\, and concerns related to the use and i
 mpact of AI in the public sector. The speaker will share insights and obse
 rvations from his perspective as a consultant and Director of Assessment a
 nd Research &amp\; Development at a consulting firm that specializes in su
 pporting public agencies. He will discuss topics such GenAI usage as of th
 e summer of 2026\, three big shifts in current AI experiences\, guidelines
  for the practical usage of AI\, and AI’s potential impact on human reso
 urces. Attendees will gain practical insights into the questions they shou
 ld ask when implementing AI\, the guardrails he recommends be used in orde
 r to ensure AI usage is done ethically and responsibly\, factors that shou
 ld be considered when screening and procuring potential AI vendors/softwar
 e\, and current case law and regulation related to AI federally and in the
  state of Ohio.\n\nDate and Time\nOctober 20\, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm\n
 \nSpeaker\n[caption id="attachment_2700" align="aligncenter" width="215"] 
 Bob Bickmeier[/caption]\n Dr. Bob Bickmeier is currently the Director of 
 Assessment and Research &amp\; Development at PRADCO where he leads the de
 sign\, validation\, and implementation of data-driven talent solutions. Wi
 th a background in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Organizational
  Science\, Dr. Bickmeier partners with organizations to translate research
  into practical strategies that improve hiring\, development\, and organiz
 ational effectiveness.\n\nDr. Bickmeier possesses deep expertise in measur
 ement development\, validation\, and organizational analysis. He applies b
 oth quantitative and qualitative methods to ensure that assessments and co
 nsulting engagements are grounded in sound science while tailored to the u
 nique needs of each organization. His work spans leadership assessment and
  development\, employee engagement\, and large-scale organizational analys
 es\, including SWOT analyses\, divisional analyses\, and benchmarking stud
 ies.\n\nIn addition to directing assessment strategy\, Dr. Bickmeier overs
 ees research and product development efforts that drive innovation across 
 PRADCO’s offerings. He also serves as the Chair of the PRADCO’s AI Cou
 ncil\, helping guide the responsible oversight of emerging technologies.\n
 \nDr. Bickmeier regularly works with public sector and private organizatio
 ns and has delivered presentations on topics like resilience\, succession 
 planning\, and the application of AI in the workplace\, including at OHPEL
 RA and PSHRA. He has also presented research at the Society for Industrial
  and Organizational Psychology and the Southern Management Association\, a
 nd he has contributed to the SAGE Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizat
 ional Psychology\, 2nd Edition.\nDr. Bickmeier obtained a B.A. in Psycholo
 gy from Ohio University. He obtained an M.A. in Industrial-Organizational 
 Psychology and a Ph.D. in Organizational Science from the University of No
 rth Carolina at Charlotte.\n\nLocation\nLower-Level Meeting Room\nFOP Buil
 ding\n222 East Town Street\nColumbus\, OH 43215\nTake the elevator or the 
 back stairs down to the lower level.\n\nFREE Parking Available\nHoliday In
 n Columbus Downtown-Capitol Square by IHG\,\n175 East Town St\, Columbus\,
  OH 43215\, is providing free parking in their lot! Also\, metered parking
  available in front\, or spaces in the lot behind the building off of Chap
 el Street.\n\nCost and Registration\n$25 for Members\, with lunch included
 \n$30 for Visitors\, with lunch included\n$15 for Students\, with lunch in
 cluded\nRefunds will not be offered unless requested more than 5 calendar 
 days prior to the Event date.\nAttendees must register by 12 PM on the day
  prior to the Event date to guarantee lunch will be available to them.\n&n
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