Future-Proofing Skills: How Leaders Are Adapting to AI's Impact
The Shift in Core Skills
The World Economic Forum predicts that nearly 40% of workers' core skills will be disrupted within five years. This rapid evolution demands a new set of competencies for rising leaders.
Panel Discussion: Exploring High-Potential Talent
A panel discussion will bring together senior leaders from education, technology, and workforce strategy to explore what executives now value most in rising leaders. Key competencies such as:
- Resilience
- Systems thinking
- Ethical foresight
These skills enable leaders to adapt to disruption, navigate complexity, and build trust in AI-powered systems.
Career Readiness for Business School Graduates
Business school instructors, administrators, and students will participate in livecasts and discussions on career readiness for graduates. The importance of partnerships between business and higher education will also be highlighted.
The Role of Higher Education
Nearly 9 in 10 business executives and higher education leaders agree that partnerships are key to addressing rapid skills disruptions. Colleges and universities are uniquely positioned to help scale AI readiness.
Career Resilience and Agency
Torian Richardson, Founder and CEO of DBR77, emphasizes that career resilience begins with agency. Leaders who thrive will pair technical fluency with human attributes, especially courage. Legacy educational institutions must rethink how they prepare students and partner with industries moving at superluminal speed.
Event Details
Event Title: What the C-Suite Wants Now: Characteristics of High-Potential Talent in the Age of AI
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT
Participants: Business school instructors, administrators, and career planning professionals are encouraged to attend.
Early Access to AI Skills Development Framework
Participants will receive early access to the forthcoming 'AI Skills Development Framework: From Literacy to Mastery', a resource developed to help educators and employers identify and cultivate adaptable, future-ready talent.
