Note: This is a replay of a previous popular episode

The Edge of Work has been exploring the role of the manager as well as the emphasis on manager development throughout its three seasons.

During this episode, Al breaks down the role of the people manager in today’s world of work. During this episode, Al will cover:

• Why the manager is back in the spotlight
• The challenges that managers face in today’s workplace
• How to Reimagine The Role of the Manager
• Some best practices for developing managers fit to lead in today’s workplace

Links:

• https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/stop-wasting-your-most-precious-resource-middle-managers
• Kameko Leung and Aspiring Managers: https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/the-changing-landscape-of-talent-development/id1378433981?i=1000626064591&l=cs
• HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2023/11/reimagine-your-managerial-pipeline

Note: This is a replay of a previous popular episode

Conor Grennan is the Dean of Students at NYU Stern and the Co-Founder and CEO of AI Mindset, an AI consulting firm. In this episode, Conor shares his insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace, leadership, and talent development.

With a unique perspective from both academia and the corporate world, he discusses why AI adoption is more about mindset than technical skill, the role of HR and talent leaders in AI transformation, and how leaders can navigate this shift.

Links

• Website: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorgrennan/

Note: This episode is a recording of a live virtual webinar.

As 2025 comes to a close, Al Dea is joined by Kyle Forrest (Principal, Deloitte Consulting), Ana Maria Sencovici (Chief Talent Officer, Royal Caribbean Group), and Brian Elliott (CEO, Work Forward) for a special end-of-year conversation on The Edge of Work. Together, they reflect on a year defined by uncertainty, AI-driven change, and growing tension in the workplace. Moving beyond hype, they explore what leaders got wrong, what’s beginning to shift, and why the future of work depends less on efficiency and more on redesigning work, rebuilding trust, and leading with clarity and hope in an AI-enabled world.

Links

• Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleforrest/
• Ana Maria’s LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asencovici/
• Brian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belliott/
• Brian’s Newsletter: https://theworkforward.substack.com/
• Kyle’s Podcast: https://action.deloitte.com/topic/184/capital-h-podcast?rcrand=1