Redefining Work with AI & Automation with Paula Liiv, Cybersecurity Transformation Lead at EBRD

Automation isn’t replacing people, it’s giving them time to focus on what matters most. In this episode, we sit down with Paula Liiv, Cybersecurity Transformation Lead at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), to explore how AI and automation are reshaping workplace culture, training, and impact. With a mission-driven approach that spans across Europe and North Africa, Paula shares how her organization is using technology to empower both employees and communities.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🔹 AI & Automation – How Copilot and similar tools are freeing teams from repetitive tasks so they can focus on creative, high-value work.
🔹 Building a Security Culture – Why AI adoption must be paired with cybersecurity awareness and hands-on, engaging training programs.
🔹 Human-Centered Transformation – How diverse teams and education initiatives are creating more equitable opportunities for future talent.
🔹 Future of Work – Why the next evolution of work is about collaboration, imagination, and meaningful impact.

By connecting Lenovo’s research with real-world transformation, this episode highlights how organizations can use AI responsibly while strengthening both trust and creativity.

🎧 Watch the full episode to see how automation is helping teams do more of what they love, and less of what they don’t.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Lenovo Work Reborn Podcast
00:53 Guest Introduction
02:00 The Impact of Automation on IT Teams
04:45 Training and Security in the Age of AI
06:55 Future of Work: Insights and Predictions
07:43 Conclusion and Further Resources