Leading in the Age of Intelligent Systems
How Technology is Reshaping Work, Skills and Responsibility

An exclusive Business Club conversation exploring how AI, digital transformation and technological acceleration are redefining work, leadership and human value in today’s organisations.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆
are what distinguish good leaders from truly great ones — also in the age of intelligent systems.

The human factor remains essential in an increasingly automated and AI-driven environment. Leadership becomes more important, while purely managerial roles may become replaceable.

Organizations that stay human-centered — where continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and openness to change are part of the culture — will be best prepared for the future.

“The leaders who succeed in the Intelligent Age are those who use technology to free people for higher-value, creative work. Technology may advance rapidly, but empathy, judgment, vision, and creativity remain the foundation of great leadership.”
— Gordana Kovačević

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 — this is exactly what Gordana Kovacevic embodies.

We ladies from the International Women’s Club Zagreb experienced this firsthand yesterday in a truly memorable evening — through a lively and insightful conversation on “Leading in the Age of Intelligent Systems.”

I am very grateful to Gordana for sharing her experience, her perspective on success, and her thoughts on the future — and for leaving us with a strong sense of clarity and confidence.

Petra Reinbacher