Breaking Through Series

How can organizations build adaptability in a world being reshaped by AI, demographic shifts, and constant change? In this episode of the  Breaking Through Series , Michael Rom sits down with workforce strategist, author, and former SAP Chief Expert for Work and Technology,  Dr. Steven Hunt , to discuss insights from his book  Talent Tectonics . Together, they explore why adaptability has become o...

The way we design organizations, define roles, and measure performance no longer reflects how people actually do their best work.​ In this conversation with Meg Bear – board member, patent holder, change agent, startup investor/advisor, keynote speaker, podcaster, blogger, TEDx host, and former President of SAP SuccessFactors - we explore what it takes to redesign work so it works - shifting from...

In an era of relentless disruption, shrinking investment, and high expectations from both inside and outside the organization, today’s managers and executives are under more pressure than ever to deliver results, inspire trust, and pivot quickly — and that’s exactly what we’ll tackle in this conversation.   ​ In this installment of the Breaking Through Webinar Series entitled  Manager. Leader, and...

This installation of the Breaking Through Webinar Series includes a powerful conversation with Ravin Jesuthasan , renowned futurist and bestselling author of Work Without Jobs and The Skills-Powered Organization . We explore a new work operating system designed to drive performance, agility, and innovation at scale. As AI, workforce expectations, and business models rapidly evolve, Ravin shares a...

As AI continues to rapidly transform work of all sorts, employee development is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative. Yet too often Individual Development Plans (IDPs) fall short, becoming little more thana formality or a box to check off among many. Our discussion will focus on the opportunity and mind shift for elevating IDPs into inspiring, energizing growth journeys—for individuals a...

Watch our exclusive fireside chat with Stephan Meier, renowned behavioral economist and author of "The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive". Discover why forward-thinking leaders are shifting from a customer-first to a people-first strategy—and how this change is unlocking innovation, retention, and business growth. In this conversation, Stephan shares a p...

Listen to a dynamic discussion with  Sandra Loughlin , Chief Learning Scientist, EPAM Systems, to hear how leading organizations are transforming talent strategies through a skills-based approach—especially as AI reshapes work at every level. Discover what it takes to stay future-ready, from building a business case to measuring potential and unlocking internal mobility. Things you'll hear: -...

The first installment in our Breaking Through Series features Rick Mirabile, PhD discussing Anticipatory Thinking. Different than strategic thinking, this capability is one which enables leaders to see what others do not see, to imagine how unexpected events might affect plans and strategies, and to create readiness and adaptive mindsets for what might happen.

As AI rapidly reshapes how work gets done, most organizations are focused on technology adoption but missing the real constraint: an outdated HR operating model. In this Breaking Through Series session,  Alex Zea , who leads  People & Digital Transformation at GE Healthcare  and previously served as Senior Principal and HR Digital Transformation Innovation Leader at Mercer, shares why she made...

As investments in AI accelerate, an important question emerges: Are we simply repeating the old playbook, using new technology to drive efficiency and cost reduction, or are we building organizations for expansion, using AI to create new possibilities for people, careers, and business growth? Steve Cadigan, author of  Workquake , former CHRO at LinkedIn, and one of the leading voices on the future...