In this special episode of The Practice Podcast, we bring you a featured panel from Bast Amron‘s 8th Annual Business Advantage Forum, moderated by Peter Klock. Business leaders from consumer goods, legal consulting, and private equity explore how organizations can successfully navigate rapid technological change while embracing artificial intelligence, innovation, and the evolving future of work.
Joining the discussion are Glory Alcántara, Director of Multicultural Marketing at General Mills; Chad Volkert, Global C-suite Leader and Managing Director at Protiviti; and Jeff Evans, President of Volta Global. Together, they share practical insights on how organizations can foster innovation, implement AI responsibly, and prepare their teams to thrive during periods of constant transformation.
The conversation examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping leadership, workforce development, and business strategy. Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for people, the panel discusses how organizations can leverage technology to eliminate repetitive tasks, empower employees, strengthen decision-making, and create more time for creativity, critical thinking, and innovation.
The panel also explores the importance of psychological safety, transparent leadership, AI governance, and employee upskilling. Throughout the discussion, the speakers emphasize that successful AI adoption depends not only on implementing the right technology, but also on building cultures rooted in trust, continuous learning, and purposeful leadership.
Audience questions expand the discussion into topics including AI’s impact on the legal profession, the future of professional services, data privacy, protecting competitive advantages, emerging leadership roles, and balancing technological innovation with authentic human connection.
Key Topics:
- Leading organizations through AI-driven disruption
- Building a culture of innovation and psychological safety
- AI governance, data privacy, and responsible adoption
- Upskilling employees for the future of work
- Human-centered leadership in a rapidly evolving workplace
- AI’s impact on legal and professional services
- Protecting competitive advantage in an AI-driven economy
- Practical strategies for implementing AI across organizations
Tune in for an engaging discussion on leadership, artificial intelligence, and how organizations can embrace innovation while preparing for the future of work.
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