Executive leadership and cross-functional partners view AI-driven skill convergence as an opportunity to consolidate roles into hyper-lean, generalist teams. The C-suite assumption is tempting: if automated tools can generate copy, code, and visuals, a single "unicorn" could handle end-to-end execution. However, treating multidisciplinary talent as interchangeable generalists risks commoditizing the skills that drive market differentiation.

 
To succeed, design and creative leaders must shift the conversation from workload management to strategic organizational design, defining where cross-functional agility accelerates velocity—and where specialized domain mastery drives unique business value. Let’s discuss!

 
In this session, we’ll explore ways to:
• Identify where generalist speed adds value—and where specialist mastery is non-negotiable

• Architect operating models that balance cross-functional agility with domain expertise
• Reframe executive discussions towards long-term organizational capability

Bring your thoughts, ideas and kindness for an interactive, facilitated roundtable–and a delicious dinner!–with up to 12 senior design leaders from high profile brands.

We host this same session in six cities and will share insights afterward to benefit design leaders everywhere.

Event details provided upon RSVP.

Space is limited. Only 12 leaders per session, so RSVP ASAP.

 
5:30-6:30 Networking

6:30-8:30 Seated dinner + roundtable discussion

 
Want more info on our community? Here's an overview of the program and articles with high level learnings from prior sessions.