
Dr Gleb Tsipursky
Transform hybrid work and AI adoption with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, speaker and future-of-work expert. Gleb helps organizations manage workplace change and implement generative AI strategies, delivering insights featured in Harvard Business Review for clients including Microsoft and the US Defense Department.

Columbus, United States
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He serves as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts.
Dr. Gleb has authored seven books in total, and his newest best-selling book is "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators." His previous best-seller is "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams."
Dr. Tsipursky’s cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 650 articles and 550 interviews in prominent venues, such as Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc Magazine. His writing was translated into Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Korean, French, Vietnamese, German, and other languages.
His expertise comes from over 20 years of consulting and speaking for organizations like Microsoft, Nationwide, and the US Defense Department. It also comes from over 15 years in academia as a behavioral scientist, with 8 years as a lecturer at UNC-Chapel Hill and 7 years as a professor at Ohio State.
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In this presentation, Dr Gleb Tsipursky will enhance attendees' change management skills by addressing employees' fears and inspiring them to embrace a positive vision for the future. As our world becomes more interconnected and disrupted, empowering teams to overcome resistance to change is crucial. Drawing on cognitive neuroscience and behavioural economics, Dr Tsipursky will share case studies and best practices, equipping participants with the tools to lead effective change management.
In his session, Dr Gleb Tsipursky delves into the psychological challenges of implementing generative AI, highlighting barriers such as status quo bias and empathy gaps. He applies behavioural science principles to offer strategies for overcoming resistance and fostering acceptance within teams. Through real-world case studies, attendees will learn actionable tactics to navigate these challenges effectively. Ultimately, participants will gain insights into the human factors influencing AI adoption and tools to drive innovation in their organisations.
In this session, Dr Gleb Tsipursky guides attendees in transforming the challenges of generative AI adoption into a thriving culture. He addresses cognitive biases and discomforts employees encounter during this transition, offering techniques to foster a learning environment and enhance employee buy-in. Participants will learn actionable insights and tools, supported by real-world examples, to create a collaborative atmosphere that encourages effective AI integration and innovation.
Dr Gleb Tsipursky will guide attendees through the complexities of hybrid and remote work, addressing issues such as office attendance conflicts and team dynamics. Participants will discover actionable strategies to improve communication, enhance productivity, and foster collaboration using innovative tools like generative AI. By exploring techniques to reduce misunderstandings and respect diverse work styles, attendees will gain valuable insights from real-world case studies, equipping them to transform challenges into opportunities for a more connected and productive work environment.
In this session, Dr Gleb Tsipursky will guide attendees in addressing discomfort surrounding diversity and inclusion. He highlights how traditional methods often invoke shame and guilt, which can be counterproductive. Drawing on insights from behavioural economics and cognitive science, Dr Tsipursky will explain the evolutionary psychology behind our tribal instincts and provide effective, guilt-free strategies for managing them. Participants will learn research-based techniques to enhance emotional self-awareness and decision-making, fostering a more inclusive workplace.
In this presentation, Dr Gleb Tsipursky explores how effective leaders utilise behavioural science to enhance profitability. He highlights the importance of avoiding costly business disasters, from minor team conflicts to significant market shifts, which often arise from cognitive biases. By applying insights from cognitive neuroscience and behavioural economics, attendees will learn strategies to mitigate these biases. Participants will gain valuable case studies and best practices to improve their decision-making skills and drive better outcomes for their teams.
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