This interactive 2-hour workshop helps managers understand how to leverage AI while strengthening the human skills that inspire performance, engagement, and trust. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing teams through technological change, balancing efficiency with empathy, and creating a workplace where humans and AI work together effectively.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
We would like to thank Guardian Bank for their generous support of this program.
Lisa Rackley is the area director and a senior business consultant at the UGA SBDC in Macon, serving small businesses in Middle Georgia. Prior to joining the SBDC, she worked in Human Resources for a global manufacturing facility. Lisa has presented educational workshops to audiences throughout Georgia and at America’s SBDC national conferences. Her presentation topics covered areas such as talent recruitment and retention and HR best practices. She is certified by the Society of Human Resource Management as a Senior Certified Professional. She holds an MBA from Georgia College and a BS in Management from Florida State University.
The UGA Small Business Development Center is a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia. This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. Our federal funding disclosure can be found at www.georgiasbdc.org.
By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations. All programs are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
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