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Gleb Tsipursky
Artificial Intelligence
Hybrid and Remote Working
Virtual Teamwork
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.
Psychology
Neuroscience
Mindset
Thought Leader
Business Leader
Inclusion
Author
Called the “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky helps meeting planners enlighten, engage, and excite their audiences with proven strategies to manage change in the future of work, on topics ranging from hybrid work to Generative AI. He serves as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts.
Dr. Gleb has authored eight books in total, including his latest, "The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work: From Resistance to Results." 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.
Topics, sessions and talks
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.
Book Dr Gleb Tsipursky to elevate your event with his transformative insights on Generative AI, hybrid work, and the future of work. Called the “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times, he empowers audiences to navigate change with actionable strategies honed through 25 years of consulting for giants like Microsoft and Nationwide.
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Gleb Tsipursky structures his sessions around case studies drawn from his consulting work with organisations such as Microsoft and the US Defense Department, using these alongside frameworks from cognitive neuroscience and behavioural economics to illustrate how specific cognitive biases — such as status quo bias and empathy gaps — affect change adoption in the workplace.
Dr Gleb Tsipursky specialises in change management through behavioural science, the human and psychological factors of generative AI adoption, and building organisational cultures that support AI integration. He is the CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts and author of eight books, including The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work: From Resistance to Results, with over 20 years of consulting experience for organisations including Microsoft, Nationwide, and the US Defense Department.
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