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Staying relevant in the age of AI: Luc Lespérance publishes a new book

December 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) and its accelerating progress raise countless questions – about the technology itself and its impact on our personal and professional lives. Luc Lespérance, Lecturer in the Department of Information Technologies at HEC Montréal and an AI specialist, set out to share some of his insights in response to these questions.

He has just published Intelligence artificielle – comprendre, s’adapter et demeurer pertinent dans un monde qui s’accélère (Artificial Intelligence – Understand, Adapt and Stay Relevant in a Fast-Changing World) with JFD Éditions. Written for a broad audience – both newcomers and AI enthusiasts – the book offers a clearer perspective on what is happening and practical ideas on how to navigate these changes. This essay explores human and artificial intelligence, the economic and organizational impacts of AI, the acceleration of change, and the future of skills in an increasingly AI-driven world.

“My first goal was to make this topic accessible, as it is too often presented in highly technical language – and most of the time, in English. I also wanted the book to serve as a reference point for readers, beyond their opinions, to help them take a step back.”

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Luc Lespérance

“Although society has not yet been completely transformed by AI, the gap between the speed of AI progress and our ability, as human beings, to adapt and stay relevant – especially in the workplace – is widening rapidly. It is therefore essential to understand what AI is, how it can automate and augment human work, and what skills and mindsets will be most useful for the future.”

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Luc Lespérance

About Luc Lespérance

Passionate about the future of work, artificial intelligence and the impact of digital technologies on organizations and society, Luc Lespérance teaches in HEC Montréal’s undergraduate and MBA programs, the McGill-HEC Montréal Executive MBA, and at Executive Education HEC Montréal.

He is a frequent speaker on the future of work and management, as well as technology trends, including the impact of AI on organizations.
In addition, he works as an independent advisor for Deloitte clients. His 15 years of consulting experience – including as leader of Deloitte Québec’s Future of Work and Digital DNA practice – have taken him into hundreds of companies across various sectors in Canada and internationally.

He holds a BBA and an MSc in Management (Information Technologies), where he focused on the adoption of digital technologies in business.

Learn more

Artificial Intelligence – Understand, Adapt and Stay Relevant in a Fast-Changing World, by Luc Lespérance, JFD Éditions, 272 pages. Available at Coop HEC Montréal.
Luc Lespérance’s webpage
Vous avez dit IA ? Website [in French only]