The guest lecture under the theme of Artificial Intelligence for Leadership by Mr. AL Leth was hosted by the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on the 6th of March 2025. Organized by the Centre for Strategic Assessment (CSA) of Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in collaboration with the Institute for Security Governance (ISG) the session took place at the auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) from 1000 hrs to 1130 hrs and was attended by distinguish guests from the Institute for Security Governance, Incoming Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence & Administration) Brigadier Pradeep Ratnayake RSP USP, Colonel Ramindu Hasantha RSP psc, Dean, Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies, Dr Harinda Vidanage Director (CSA), Dr Sanath De Silva Head of Department, Strategic Studies, Officers, Faculty Members, officer Cadets and day Scholars following BSc in Strategic Studies and International Relations.
Mr. AL Leth, a proven leader and consultant in organisational design strategy and human performance optimisation, shared his valuable and expert insights on how AI lacks emotional intelligence, creativity, and ethical judgement- critical traits for effective leadership, though AI enhances decision-making, automate tasks, and streamline operations. The discussion also covered architecture types for generative AI models, followed with risks and challenges of AI- data security threats, misinformation, and biases in AI models. To mitigate these challenges, leaders must implement ethical AI practices, ensure human oversight, and continuously update policies to align with technological advancement.
The event was an eye-opener for attendees, reinforcing the importance of responsible use and understanding the extent of limitations of AI adoption in leadership.
