What happens when EI meets AI? It’s been said that “The future is not AI vs. humans. It’s AI with humans.” Or how about this line of thinking? “Emotional intelligence is not the opposite of [rational] intelligence... it is the unique intersection of both.”

Can emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence work together to improve motivation, build trust, and increase impact in the world of Learning and Development? This session will provide practical strategies for building high-performance teams by integrating AI, optimizing communication, and maximizing engagement.

Key takeaways:
•   How to redefine high-performance in the Age of AI
•   How to balance AI capabilities with human skills
•   How to build psychological safety and trust
•   How to lead with integrity and vision

Dr. Constance Staley is a Professor of Communication and until recently Dean of the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Previously, she served as Dean of the Graduate School. She holds a B.S. in education, an M.A. in linguistics, and a Ph.D. in communication. In the middle of her academic career, Dr. Staley joined the training department of an East Coast Fortune 500 company full-time, designing and delivering all management and supervisory training. She was selected as a Fulbright Scholar to teach in the republic of Kyrgyzstan in the former Soviet Union; has won the University of Colorado Outstanding Teacher Award; and was twice nominated for a CASE U.S. Professor of the Year Award.

Dr. Staley recently published her 22nd book, led the campus initiative as Special Assistant to the Chancellor to develop a new state-of-the art Career Center for the university, often travels to campuses, companies, and conferences to deliver keynote addresses and delivers national and international webinars. At the University, she currently teaches communication courses such as Creating a Learning Organization, Professional Speaking, Advanced Virtual Presentations, and Conflict and Negotiation.