Speaking

Melissa helps audiences understand how new technologies are changing work and organizations.

As an engaging thought leader and captivating speaker, Melissa takes complex research on AI, the digital world, and organizational innovation and turns it into practical strategies that help leaders and professionals excel. Whether she’s speaking to executives from startups or global corporations, or to academic audiences, Melissa’s insights on the future of work, digital transformation, and innovative team structures inspire and equip her listeners to embrace change and drive real progress.

Melissa and Niloufar Salehi at HAI “AI in the Loop” Conference

Popular Speaking Topics

Lessons from Flash Teams
Melissa shares key lessons from her groundbreaking research on Flash Teams – a revolutionary approach to organizing work that combines the best of traditional teams and crowdsourcing. Through real-world examples and practical insights, learn how the principles behind Flash Teams can be applied to enhance collaboration, productivity, and problem-solving in any team setting. Discover how these lessons can help organizations become more agile, adaptable, and innovative in the face of rapid change. You'll gain actionable strategies for leveraging the power of diverse expertise, driving innovation, and thriving in the digital age.

Developing Generative AI Capabilities for Business Impact
Melissa explores the transformative potential of generative AI and provides a roadmap for developing critical capabilities at the individual, team, and organizational levels. Discover how to leverage the power of generative AI to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and gain a competitive edge in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

The Algorithm and the Org Chart
Melissa explores the complex interplay between algorithms and organizational design, revealing how traditional structures that support human decision-making may inadvertently constrain the potential of algorithms. Drawing on her extensive research, she offers valuable insights and practical strategies for redesigning organizations to harness the power of algorithmic decision-making while enabling effective human coordination in the future of work.