Human Factors in Engineering

VSH02 AI in Leadership: Practical Playbooks for Better Decisions and Team Collaboration

11/19/2026

8:00am - 9:15am

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Amber Vanderburg

Founder

Pathwayz Group

In 2026, leaders are learning how to combine human judgment with AI capability to make smarter decisions, move faster, and lead more confident teams.

Amber Vanderburg breaks down AI in practical, leader-friendly terms. Instead of abstract theory, participants practice concrete skills: using AI to structure difficult conversations, summarize complex information, draft clearer communications, and explore scenarios before making big decisions. This session will help leaders understand the opportunities and limitations of AI in leadership.

Participants enhance their AI acumen, work with simple playbooks and prompts to immediately apply them, and learn how to lead AI adoption within their team.

You will learn:

  • Understand the Opportunities and Limitations of AI in Leadership
  • Build Practical AI Acumen for Everyday Leadership Tasks
  • Lead AI Adoption Confidently Within Their Team