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World Congress 2026 Europe • Jul 10, 2026 • Session details

THE HUMAN OPERATING SYSTEM: Why Organizational Adaptability Will Be the Real Competitive Advantage o

Christian Wastlhuber , Cole Groom , Daniel Mühlbauer , Jessie Schofer , Ute Neher

Slapping AI onto outdated workflows only magnifies existing inefficiencies. To survive constant disruption, leaders must prioritize institutional trust, psychological safety, and their underlying human operating system.

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#1 about 4 min

Navigating HR technology and enterprise transformation

Aligning organizational structure with mindful performance practices enables companies to navigate technological disruption effectively.

#2 about 2 min

Using breathwork to transition into focused discussions

A collective breathing exercise demonstrates how regulating the nervous system helps individuals arrive fully in high-stimulation environments.

#3 about 4 min

Focusing on human principles for organizational advantage

Because technology is now a ubiquitous commodity, competitive advantage relies entirely on how effectively organizations manage human transformation.

#4 about 3 min

Building foundational technology skills over chasing AI hype

Organizations must prioritize basic analytical and technological competencies rather than simply buying new tools or delegating processes to artificial intelligence.

#5 about 2 min

Fixing outdated recruiting processes before implementing AI tools

Mapping and simplifying broken legacy workflows is a necessary prerequisite to successfully adopting artificial intelligence in human resources.

#6 about 3 min

Establishing organizational trust to reduce resistance to change

Employees will only help redesign processes and adopt new capabilities if they trust the business will protect their livelihoods during economic downturns.

#7 about 4 min

Developing physiological resilience to manage technological overload

Because the brain perceives rapid change as a threat, regulating the nervous system becomes essential for maintaining self-trust and peak performance.

#8 about 2 min

Hiring for emotional maturity and behavioral adaptability

The most critical skills for the modern workplace are low ego, emotional regulation, and the capacity to continuously reframe challenges.

#9 about 1 min

Providing universal access to resilience and leadership training

Personal development programs traditionally reserved for executives must be extended to all employees to create a truly adaptable workforce.

#10 about 2 min

Reevaluating the human in the loop deployment model

Using employees simply as final approvers for agent-generated tasks increases cognitive stress rather than providing meaningful workplace relief.

#11 about 5 min

Embracing vulnerability and uncertainty in organizational leadership

Modern leaders must abandon traditional bravado and openly admit when they lack answers to foster psychological safety and collaboration.

#12 about 4 min

Establishing daily routines for sustained personal performance

Committing to simple morning grounding activities equips professionals to maintain perspective and equilibrium amidst ongoing industry disruptions.

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Moving past artificial intelligence to focus on work wellbeing

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Addressing the emotional layers of workplace AI transformation

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The future of the human element in leadership

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Balancing AI transformation with a people-centric approach

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2:20 min

Balancing human emotional intelligence with artificial adaptability

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