As a part of my residency at NYU, I organized and led a half-day, interactive workshop at the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs for a visiting delegation from Vlerick Business School of Ghent University and Ku Leuven in Belgium. The workshop was held in Spring 2023.
Here are some highlights from our day:
Navigating the Future: Emerging Risks in Geopolitics, Emerging Technology, and Sustainability
Panel discussion (1 hour)
In an era marked by accelerating change and growing tensions, how are business leaders positioning their businesses, and themselves, for success? From rapid technological advances to shifting geopolitical landscapes to growing environmental concerns, businesses face an increasingly complex array of challenges and opportunities.
This panel discussion brings together distinguished experts from NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs to explore the top emerging risks that businesses must navigate in the domains of geopolitics, emerging technology, and sustainability. Join us for a compelling dialogue that aims to equip tomorrow’s business leaders with the insights and strategies needed to thrive in a volatile and interconnected global environment.
Today’s Dilemmas, Tomorrow’s Leaders: An Interactive Workshop on Navigating America’s Current Business Landscape
Interactive Workshop (2 hours)
Executive in Residence Chloe Demrovsky will invite a discussion of what matters in America today and then lead an interactive workshop designed to foster team spirit, spark insightful debates, and encourage you to explore and articulate your viewpoints on a variety of topics relevant to today’s business leaders. The game is designed to be not only a fun and interactive team-building exercise but also an opportunity for you to delve into critical discussions that reflect the complexities and dilemmas facing modern businesses.
By challenging you to take a stand on diverse issues in a supportive environment, the workshop will promote open dialogue, enhance understanding of different perspectives, and hone the critical thinking skills essential for future business leaders.
Reading featuring NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs Faculty on Current Issues:
- Why Some Travelers Are Skipping The US: ‘You Guys Are Not Afraid Of This?’, USA Today, Chris Ankersen
- Impact through innovation, Accenture, Prat Panda
- Joe Biden’s Limits On LNG Exports Won’t Help The Climate, The Economist, Amy Myers Jaffe
- Opinion: The US Is Picking The Worst Time To Retreat As An Energy Power, Barron’s/MarketWatch,
- Carolyn Kissane
- Why Climate Risk Now Affects Where Millions Of Americans Choose To Live, Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
The group consisted of:
- 43 students of 18 nationalities (Belgian, British, Chinese, Croatian, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Indian, Iranian, Italian, Nigerian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swiss, Tunisian, Turkish)
- Gender split: 51% female and 49% male students.
- 41% of students hold an economics or business degree, 43% an engineering degree, and the rest come from various disciplines, such as law, political and social sciences, or psychology.
Testimonials
Chloé Demrovsky delivered an engaging and insightful panel discussion that held the attention of over 40 students. Her expertise and passion for the topic created an educational interactive session, filled with invaluable knowledge and inspiration.
Julie M.
The lecture given by Chloé Demrovsky at NYU was perfectly prepared. Not only in terms of the natural flow and the speakers, but also because she knew who our class in front of her was and why we were in New York.
Emmanuel B.
“The panel discussion led by moderator Chloé Demrovsky was wonderful. Not only did she tailor the discussion to the audience, but she also took the time to understand who we were, ensuring that only relevant topics were included. It was refreshing to have a portion where we listened and another where we were actively involved and engaged. This approach was perfect for maintaining everyone’s attention and making the visit interesting. Overall, it was a truly great experience!”
Jesse L.
“Chloé Demrovsky is a great speaker with excellent presentation skills to keep the audience’s attention. She changed her tone with body language to make the topic of risk and resilience come alive. During the talk, the two guest speakers had different opinions on AI and data security. Chloé was able to de-escalate the situation and give us her perspective. She showed her expertise, respect, and openness at the same time.”
Xinting S.
“From the very beginning to the end, she captivated our attention effortlessly. Her cheerful and smiling appearance never compromised her credibility, making the experience both enjoyable and professional.”
Romanie E.
Edgewood Insights 