As artificial intelligence reshapes the landscape of product innovation and organizational strategy, our greatest competitive edge lies in adaptive leadership and relentless creativity. This session confronts the urgent threat of "model collapse", the stagnation of both technology and human ingenuity, by weaving together lessons from landmark industry mergers and hands-on strategies for sustaining originality, relevance, and psychological insight in tech-driven environments. Drawing on real-world examples, participants will discover how to harness AI as a true collaborator in amplifying breakthrough ideas, not as a shortcut to delivery. Attendees will leave empowered with actionable frameworks to foster resilience in their teams, nurture curiosity, and lead with originality through times of rapid transformation.

Key Learning Outcomes:
- Diagnose: Identify the warning signs and consequences of model collapse in both AI systems and organizational culture and understand why adaptive leadership is critical for product teams.
- Integrate: Apply proven strategies for leveraging AI tools while safeguarding human creativity, critical thinking, and authentic decision-making.
- Critique: Analyze compelling case studies to uncover what works and what doesn’t when balancing technological innovation with psychological insight and team engagement.
- Measure: Evaluate the impact of current AI practices on organizational inventiveness, resilience, and long-term relevance.
- Activate: Design a personalized action plan to continuously learn, inspire originality, and build vibrant communities of practice within your organization.