ET Expert Lab—Leadership & Teambuilding in a Digital World

Description

Leadership & Teambuilding in a Digital World @ Partners in Care

As technology reshapes how we work, the best leaders and teams blend human connection with digital fluency. This session helps us adopt a “tech-ready” mindset—people-first, tool-supported—while developing communication habits and collaboration strategies suited for hybrid and AI-enabled workplaces. Participants explore real tools, discuss modern leadership challenges, and walk away with a plan to collaborate and lead confidently in the digital age.

Note: This session is for both formal and emerging leaders - as well as team member looking to strengthen how they communicate, collaborate and contribute in today's digital workplace.

Speaker: Sean Minard, Global Learning and Development Strategy at Chewy | Founder of Bend Leadership Academy & RuckTalks.

Key Topics

•    What it means to be a digital leader today

•    The digital mindset: adaptability, curiosity, empowerment

•    Adopt / Adapt / Avoid activity for tech tools

•    Communicating clearly and empathetically in virtual settings

•    Using AI (e.g., ChatGPT) as an assistant, not a replacement

•    Building team trust and accountability remotely

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1.    Explain the core traits of effective digital leaders.

2.    Assess emerging technologies and decide whether to adopt, adapt, or avoid them.

3.    Apply communication strategies that enhance clarity and empathy online.

4.    Demonstrate curiosity and empowerment in leading hybrid teams.

5.    Create a personal action plan to build digital confidence and lead transformation.

Remember: If you are an ET Passport Holder, this Expert Lab - and all other 2026 programming is included!  

Expert Labs are ninety-minute learning opportunities with local industry leaders. You’ll gain valuable and actionable insights from executives and leaders on how they were able to enrich their careers, expand their opportunities, or as they simply share their industry knowledge. Each session is convened with a Q&A session. 

Doors open at 3:45 PM | Discussion from 4:00 – 6:00 PM You may cancel your ticket for a full refund, up to 48 hours before the date and time of the event. 

Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will not receive a refund. When you register for an event, you agree to these terms. A 3% processing fee will be charged on all credit card payments. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable should you cancel your registration.