Navigating Leadership Development AI Transformation

Connecting leadership growth, engagement, and AI-driven productivity
Jamie Cunningham, People Science Advisors
Kevin Erikson, Novartis
Jamie Cunningham Kevin Erikson
Thursday, February 27, 2025
11:55 AM - 12:10 PM

David Green leads an interactive dialogue with Kevin Erikson and Jamie Cunningham, bridging their expertise in leadership development and AI-powered workplaces. Kevin’s work at Novartis demonstrates how predictive analytics can scale leadership success globally, while Jamie’s experience highlights aligning AI transformation with employee wellbeing. The discussion will explore shared challenges, such as scaling innovations, measuring cultural impact, and securing leadership buy-in. Key points of debate will include balancing productivity and engagement, storytelling with data, and the role of HR in driving cross-functional collaboration. This session provides attendees with practical takeaways for connecting leadership, analytics, and technology for organisational success.

This session will explore
  • Using predictive analytics to measure leadership effectiveness and engagement
  • Balancing AI-driven productivity with employee wellbeing
  • The role of HR in leading cross-functional collaboration
  • Scaling leadership and technology initiatives globally
  • Reporting success and securing senior buy-in through effective storytelling.
Learning outcomes
  • Understand how data connects leadership development and AI adoption strategies
  • Learn methods for balancing engagement with innovation at scale
  • Gain insights into cross-departmental collaboration between HR, IT, and leadership
  • Explore techniques for measuring and communicating the impact of organisational initiatives.