Panel 1: Human Leadership and the Impact of AI on the World: Time: 1:50pm – 2:40pm
Description: This panel will explore the evolving role of leaders in an increasingly AI-driven landscape. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and job structures, leaders face new challenges and opportunities in managing human-AI collaboration, ensuring ethical standards, and supporting workforce adaptation. Panelists will discuss strategies for empowering employees, fostering innovation, and maintaining a human-centered approach to leadership while navigating rapid technological change.
Panel 2: Redefining Leadership for the next Generation: How Innovative Leaders are Breaking Molds and Paving the Way for a New Era of Leadership in Business: The work landscape has been reshaped by the impact of COVID-19, influencing how and where we work. As we navigate the transition to a post-pandemic era, organizations are actively working to encourage their employees to return to physical office spaces. Amid a competitive labor market and numerous flexible work arrangements, companies strive to adjust to the evolving demands of the modern workplace. Join us for an insightful discussion featuring contributions from commercial real estate specialists, executive search firms, and industry experts. Explore the evolving landscape of office work and gain a deeper understanding of what the future holds.
Margo Lang, VP, P&O Strategy at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Amber Schiada, Head of Work Dynamics Research at Americas JLL
George Sheth, Managing Partner, Diligent Partners, LLC
Moderator: Kirk Snyder, Department Chair, Business Communication and Professor of Clinical Business Communication at USC Marshall
Panel 3: Current Economic Outlook: Actionable Strategies for Business Owners and Investors: In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, staying informed about the current economic outlook is crucial for business owners and investors. Join us for an insightful and practical session that will provide you with valuable insights, actionable strategies, and expert perspectives on navigating the complex world of finance and investment.
Jennifer Jirkovsky, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan
David Medina, Investment Advisor Representative at Stewardship Financial
Moderator: Baizhu Chen, Professor of Clinical Finance and Business Economics at USC Marshall
Bonus Session 1: Equity Split: A Workplace Simulation: Operating with limited resources and incomplete information, eliciting cooperation and contribution across a distributed workforce, making choices under conditions of uncertainty, satisfying high performance expectations. This is the stuff of everyday work life. Teamwork, communication, quality information, problem-solving, and clear-eyed decision-making are necessary to meet these challenges. Is it possible to gain deep insight that supports practical solutions to these typical organizational challenges in a low-risk environment? Come experience how Marshall’s Office of Executive Education utilizes workplace simulations and interactive and engaging activities to support leadership and executive development.
Facilitator: Terry Wolfe, Senior Faculty and Executive Director, Office of Executive Education