Human-Centred Technology Management Through Art-Based Learning: A Conceptual Framework for Responsible AI Adoption, Human Skills and Organizational Well-Being

Paper ID: EIJTEM_2026_13_2_263-282

Author's Name: Dr. Ignacio Bonasa Alzuria

Volume: 13

Issue: 2

Year: 2026

Page No: 263-282

Abstract:

The acceleration of artificial intelligence, automation and data-driven management has created a strategic paradox for organizations: technology is increasingly powerful, yet its value depends on distinctly human capabilities such as judgement, creativity, empathy, ethical discernment, collaborative learning and emotional regulation. Traditional technology management often treats adoption as a technical, financial or process-based challenge, leaving the human dimension as a secondary variable. This article proposes an integrated conceptual framework for human-centred technology management through art-based learning. Drawing on socio-technical systems theory, experiential learning, organizational learning, responsible AI governance, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, design thinking and positive organizational scholarship, the paper argues that art-based learning can operate as a rigorous managerial technology for developing Human Skills in contexts of digital transformation. The proposed framework connects five pillars: responsible technology governance, embodied and aesthetic learning, Human Skills development, organizational well-being and evidence-informed implementation. The article develops a six-stage roadmap for application in organizations and management education, proposes measurable indicators, and formulates research propositions for future empirical validation. Its core contribution is to reposition art not as a decorative corporate activity but as a structured learning medium capable of improving the quality of technology adoption, strengthening ethical awareness, reducing resistance to change and supporting well-being in high-complexity environments. The paper concludes that the next frontier of technology, engineering and management is not only smarter systems, but wiser organizations capable of aligning technological progress with human dignity, social responsibility and sustainable performance.

Keywords: responsible AI; technology management; art-based learning; Human Skills; organizational well-being; digital transformation; leadership; socio-technical systems; experiential learning.

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