Executive Learning Workshop- Digital Transformation and the tragedy of the commons: How systems thinking can help break down silos and maximise the benefits of GenAI Event

Time:: 10am-4pm
Date:: 2025-04-02 10:00:00
Venue:: University of Southampton Business School, Boldrewood Innovation Campus B175, Room 2015

Through this highly interactive, one-day workshop you will learn how to maximise the benefits of GenAI in your organisation by applying systems thinking. Organisations are typically characterised by teams acting in silos, focusing on their own, short-term outputs and competing for organisational resources, rather than collaborating for common, long-term success. Systems thinking is a holistic approach that shows why it is essential for all organisational stakeholders - including technologists - to work together to foster a collective understanding of how individual decisions impact the entire organisation. This workshop will provide an introduction to systems thinking and systems leadership, equipping you with the tools to engage stakeholders, promote cross-departmental collaboration, and drive a culture of continuous innovation. By applying these principles, your organisation will be better positioned to achieve successful digital transformation.

This is the first of a series of Executive Learning Workshops (ELWs ) focused on AI as a leadership challenge, provided by the University of Southampton Business School , and led by Dr Jelena Petrovic as part of her HEIF -funded project in this area. The workshops are delivered by experts from academia, and tailored for managers, senior leaders, board directors, and industry professionals who are keen to explore the cutting-edge topics discussed in the workshops. By blending academic rigour with practical application, the ELWs will make a real difference to your organisation and help your continuous professional development.

Event details

Attendance is free of charge, on a first come, first served basis.

Workshop speakers/facilitators

Dr Jelena Petrovic and Prof Jeni Giambona , Southampton Business School

Dr Jelena Petrovic, Associate Professor (Principal Enterprise Fellow), Southampton Business School

Dr Jelena Petrovic is Associate Professor (Principal Enterprise Fellow) at the University of Southampton Business School, Chair of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Branch in South West London, and Knowledge Transfer Editor of Human Resource Management (a Financial Times Top 50 Business Journal published by Wiley). Jelena is interested in transforming knowledge and ideas into action and is actively engaged in industry collaborations through design and delivery of executive development programmes, knowledge exchange, consultancy, and research. Examples include Park Plaza Hotels, the NHS, Volvo Cars, the Guardian, BT, the CIPD, and Mercer (ORC Worldwide). Jelena has 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy in corporate governance and strategic international human resource management in the UK and internationally. She has received the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and Emerald Publishing Group award for her PhD in Strategic Leadership and Governance, and was awarded the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Chevening Scholarship for her MSc in human resource management.

Prof Jeni Giambona, Associate Dean (Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise), Southampton Business School

Professor Jeni Giambona is Associate Dean (Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise) at the University of Southampton Business School. She leads the development of collaborations with both external organisations from all sectors and the wider public to further the development and impact of teaching and research. Jeni’s activities focus on the development and implementation of strategies for collaborative partnerships, impact and dissemination, on building relationships with external stakeholders and co-creation activities. Her role also includes developing, facilitating, reviewing and monitoring the delivery of the School’s executive education programmes, as well as the development of a lifelong learning strategy. Jeni works collaboratively with all external stakeholders, be them industry, government or other academic institutions. Jeni has core expertise in systems thinking and leadership development. She has run several developmental activities focused on systems thinking and systems leadership. She has also delivered invited talks on the topic to academic and industry audiences and spoken to media and government about the core principles and benefits of a systems approach in organisations.