Risk, Strategy, and Decisions

Manage risk, navigate disruption, and frame business problems to drive alignment across your organization.

As market disruptions, societal pressures, and emerging technologies continue to reshape competitive dynamics, leaders are increasingly called upon to make complex decisions under uncertainty. Risk, Strategy, and Decisions is an executive education program designed to equip mid- to senior-level leaders with a practical, adaptive framework for navigating today’s high-stakes business environment. As market disruptions, societal pressures, and emerging technologies continue to reshape competitive dynamics, this program helps leaders build the strategic clarity, risk intelligence, and influence skills needed to drive results and build resilient organizations.

Through real-world case discussions and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to frame challenges with precision, assess risks beyond the obvious, and lead persuasively across diverse audiences. From managing crises and making trade-offs under pressure to adapting strategy in response to unforeseen disruptions, the program connects leadership principles to the urgent realities of the present moment. Participants will leave with a stronger ability to anticipate change, align stakeholders, and make decisions that not only withstand uncertainty but turn it into a strategic advantage.

Key Takeaways

  • Build a practical framework for making smart, responsible decisions.
  • Learn to identify and manage risk across strategic challenges.
  • Understand how to align stakeholders and build trust in your decisions.
  • Balance ethical, social, and business factors in complex situations.
  • Boost your agility and confidence in shifting environments.
  • Apply insights to real-world cases and your own organization.

Who Should Attend

Ideal for professionals at all levels, from seasoned executives to emerging startup founders, this program provides the critical tools and insights you need to thrive in an AI-driven world. Whether you are leading a team, launching a new venture, or shaping organizational strategy, you will learn how to harness the power of human and AI collaboration to make smarter decisions, drive innovation, and advance your career with confidence.

Meet Your Instructor

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Alex John London K&L Gates Professor of Ethics and Computational Technologies
(412) 268-8568

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