Keynotes / Topic 01
Why we need female leadership, especially in times of AI.
As AI takes over more of the analysis, the human side of leadership becomes the deciding factor. This session shows what the research says about that shift, and what it asks of the leaders you develop and promote.
The research behind this talk
Why this matters now.
39%
of workers' core skills are expected to change by 2030, according to employers worldwide.
+22 pts
The share of employers who see leadership and social influence as a core skill rose by 22 percentage points since 2023, one of the largest increases of any skill.
45 studies
A meta-analysis found women more likely than men to use a transformational leadership style: motivating people and developing their abilities, a style linked to higher effectiveness.
Eagly, Johannesen-Schmidt & Van Engen, Psychological Bulletin, 2003
In this session
What your audience takes away.
- What AI will and will not take over in the work of leaders
- Why connecting people, building trust and developing talent become the core of leadership
- What research says about how women lead, beyond the stereotypes
- What this means for who your organisation develops and promotes
Formats
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Every session is tailored to your audience and the occasion.
Your speaker
Lisanne van Bunderen
Lisanne is a social and organisational psychologist with a PhD in organisational behaviour from Rotterdam School of Management, where her research focused on leadership and team dynamics. She combines insights from research with recognisable examples and interactive moments, so participants can apply what they hear in their own work.
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