The Hostetter Group: Guiding Leaders Through AI Change
AI is transforming the workplace — but it doesn’t have to transform who you are.
At The Hostetter Group, we blend human insight and technological strategy to help leaders drive innovation without sacrificing people or culture.
Trusted Experience. Proven Results.
Meet Lynne Hostetter Piper, Founder
AI Change Strategist | Workforce Transformation Advisor | Human-First Innovation Advocate
​Lynne Hostetter Piper helps progressive leaders introduce workplace AI transformations that last — by focusing on human-first strategies that ensure successful integrations. With over 25 years of executive experience as a former Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) leading organizational and workforce transformation, Lynne combines deep HR leadership expertise with advanced training in Generative AI Strategy to help guide leaders into the next phase of digital evolution.​
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Approach & Expertise
Lynne collaborates with CEOs, CHROs, and executive teams to convert AI ambitions into sustainable value — aligning people, processes, and purpose so that technology adoption becomes trusted, transparent, and transformative. Her approach centers on AI Change Management and Transformation Principles—making sure that innovation never undermines workforce trust or readiness.
She helps organizations evaluate their preparedness, establish governance and risk mitigation strategies, align leadership, and prepare teams for the challenges of AI integration. Lynne's consulting frameworks help organizations progress from awareness to readiness, then to alignment and advocacy, tackling common barriers to successful transformation such as leadership misalignment, cultural resistance, and change fatigue.
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Clients & Focus
Her clients include healthcare and mission-driven organizations aiming to modernize responsibly by balancing innovation with integrity.
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Personal Philosophy
Lynne is known for turning complexity into clarity — helping leaders guide transformation effectively, with confidence and compassion.
Certification & Affiliations
Lynne Hostetter Piper is certified in Mastering the Strategies and Applications of Generative AI from the People & Culture Strategy Institute, equipping her with strategic insight to help organizations integrate AI with clarity, ethics, and confidence.
Lynne is a proud member of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, where she continues to connect with local business leaders and stay actively engaged in community-driven innovation.
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Why You Need to Get Ahead of AI Now
AI is reshaping the workplace faster than most leaders ever anticipated. New tools and technologies are emerging every day — changing how decisions are made, how work gets done, and what people expect from their employers.
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Waiting on the sidelines can leave your organization vulnerable. Companies that delay exploring AI risk:
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Falling behind more agile competitors
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Facing higher costs and rushed implementations later
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Eroding trust among employees concerned about their future
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At The Hostetter Group, we help executive leaders turn uncertainty into clarity — so you can lead your organization into the future with confidence.