15823: AI as the CEO: Redefining Consulting and Spiritual Intelligence in Sustainable Education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, organizations, and educational practices at an unprecedented rate. While much focus has been placed on its technological capabilities, AI’s potential to facilitate ethical decision-making and foster reflective practices is a critical and emerging area of exploration. This Professional Development Workshop (PDW) explores how AI, when positioned as a reflective "knower," can support the cultivation of spiritual intelligence and advance sustainable education. In this session, AI will take on two distinct roles. First, as a CEO, AI will present participants with a complex sustainability challenge, setting the stage for strategic problem-solving. Second, as an evaluator, AI will provide structured feedback on participants’ proposed solutions, leveraging high-level consulting frameworks akin to those used by McKinsey & Company. Acting as consultants, participants will develop actionable strategies and critically analyze AI’s feedback. This analysis will include reflective discussions on AI’s ability to incorporate human-centered values such as empathy, ethical stewardship, and interconnectedness into its evaluation processes. This PDW highlights the dynamic interplay between AI and the human knower, emphasizing its implications for management education. Through a combination of interactive simulations, reflective exercises, and co-creative activities, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how AI can enhance ethical leadership, promote self-awareness, and inspire innovation in sustainability-focused curricula. By the conclusion of the session, participants will leave equipped with practical tools and frameworks for integrating AI into their teaching practices to cultivate human-centered, purpose-driven leadership.