Nitin Deckha | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Based in Toronto, Canada, Nitin Deckha holds a PhD in Anthropology from Rice University, a Master's Certificate in Adult Training and Development and is a Certified Training Development Professional (CTDP). For the last 15 years, Nitin has designed and taught courses in social problems, social justice, intercultural communication, gender issues, transformation of work, public policy and other topics, primarily at the University of Guelph-Humber as well as McMaster Continuing Education. Nitin consults, advises and speaks on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion, intercultural and global collaboration, future of work and learning as well as organizational and leadership challenges.

On the creative front, Nitin has published two works of fiction, and has written about urban revitalization, creative industries, heritage and art. He is a board member of the SAGA Foundation and volunteers with the Friends of South Asia, which supports the appreciation and cultivates awareness of the ROM’s South Asian gallery and collection.

Current position (2)

Principal

Enliven Learning

Interim Associate Head, Liberal Studies

University of Guelph-Humber

Degrees (2)

Anthropology

Rice University

1994 to 2000

Adult Training and Development

York University Schulich Executive Education Centre

2013 to 2014

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Augmented Humans: How and Why Humans must embrace Artificial Intelligence

This session shows how HR professionals can prepare themselves and their people to thrive in the age of accelerated generative artificial intelligence (AI). It demonstrates how, AI, beyond disrupting workforces and increasing productivity, can be deployed to augment human skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, research, analysis and curiosity, which can deepen employee engagement and impact in the workplace.

Multi-generational Inclusion in the Workplace

Today's workplace has a multitude of generations of workers, with differing values, worldviews, beliefs and priorities. This session explores how HR professionals can expand their DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) initiatives to nurture and deepen connections across generations to find commonalities, leverage strengths, deepen cross-generational mentoring and leadership and improve functionality and effectiveness.

Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Communication

This session focuses on integrating newcomers, internationally-trained professional, equity-deserving and culturally diverse groups to build cohesion and effectiveness in the workplace. HR professionals with learn about intercultural concepts such as communication styles, conflict styles, differing cultural worldviews and intercultural competency models to overcome barriers of miscommunication and conflict to deepen integration, heighten collaboration and creativity, and foster greater productivity.

HR Leadership in the Age of AI

This session emphasizes the need for HR and organizational leaders to reimagine the future of work as a collaborative space where human skills are augmented by AI capabilities. Research indicates that to thrive in this new landscape, workers must enhance their uniquely human skills—such as creativity, collaboration, cross-cultural competence, and social intelligence—while fostering a mindset of adaptability, curiosity, and experimentation with AI.

Workshops (1)

Cultivating the Habit of Ethical Leadership

90 minutes

Past talks (1)

Augmented Interculturalism: How Emerging Technologies such as AI and VR can Help interculturalists Deepen Their Impact

SIETAR Europa

Lille, France

June 6, 2024