Steven King

Leaders and managers are faced with an evolving business landscape where new technologies are changing the makeup of the workforce. AI systems are both enhancing and detracting from the employee experience. At the same time, other new technologies, such as Virtual Reality, show promise for teaching and training to help solve these new challenges. Steven King, Distinguished Professor of Innovation and Emerging Technologies, will share how HR professionals can leverage these new tools and technologies and show both good and bad examples. The key takeaways from this session will include: • Understanding and differentiating technology trends from fads • Learning to leverage AI, VR and AR for challenges in the field of HR • Explore ways organizations can gain insight and enhance the employee experience

Executives and managers are struggling with recruiting, managing and keeping talent across all industries. Emerging technologies such as AI and VR and HRTech companies are helping and hurting the situation. Learn how the best startups and Fortune 100 companies are leveraging robotic automation and human-centered technology approaches to solve staffing needs. The key takeaways from this session will include: • Current HRTech Landscape • Learning to leverage AI, VR and AR for challenges in the field of HR • How to balance human resources with automation

Learn and experience how leveraging Design Thinking and Human-Centered Design concepts to facilitate various meetings can lead to better outcomes and participant buy-in. Learn how to avoid common workshop mistakes such as negative group thinking, dominant personalities, and no follow-through. The key takeaways from this session will include: • Intro to Design Thinking and Human-Centered Design • Brainstorming and Game storming • Frameworks for ideations and facilitation • How to balance personalities in the room