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World Congress 2024 • Aug 20, 2024 • Session details

How is AI changing the leadership role?

Laura Möller , Laura Moritz , Nica Huestegge , Nina Levchuk

AI is forcing executives to evolve from dominant bosses to empathetic, tech-fluent coaches. Learn how to guide your team through automation without reinforcing outdated management habits.

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#1 about 4 min

Transitioning away from dominant management with objective analytics

How automated analytics can provide objective feedback to help legacy managers adopt modern, coaching-based approaches.

#2 about 3 min

Empathy and clear messaging as critical leadership skills

Why core human traits like empathy and clear communication remain essential despite the conversational capabilities of modern algorithms.

#3 about 8 min

Overcoming three levels of leadership anxiety regarding automation

How leaders can overcome macroeconomic anxieties and personal insecurities by establishing clear processes and deepening technical acumen.

#4 about 3 min

Driving agility and niche innovation through startup ecosystems

How fast-moving tech ventures pioneer new applications and make enterprise-grade tools accessible to smaller organizations.

#5 about 5 min

Leveraging generative models for startup resource efficiency

Strategies for early-stage ventures to act faster and scale operations rapidly while maintaining necessary safety guardrails.

#6 about 3 min

Translating pure research into commercial entrepreneurial ventures

The challenges of scoping rapid technological advancements and translating deep scientific domains into practical commercial solutions.

#7 about 3 min

Harnessing data mapping tools to identify unmapped opportunities

How mapping existing industry data can help teams discover complex solutions that drive true organizational innovation.

#8 about 3 min

Integrating new technology principles into existing corporate policies

The importance of developing internal guidelines across departments to ensure safety and transparency in automated workflows.

#9 about 3 min

Establishing trusted peer groups for navigating tech disruption

Why leaders must dedicate time to continuous learning and balance diverse adoption speeds within confidential circles.

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Equipping leadership to understand and drive AI strategy

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