Judgment in uncertain situations is critical for all attorneys, whether in-house counsel or a law firm partner. This workshop is highly practical and aims to strengthen your leadership judgment, helping you make fast, clearer, and more defensible calls in complex situations:

• Operating in VUCA contexts
• Navigating the tension between intuition and logic
• Balancing risk vs. certainty when the data are incomplete
• The predictable mistakes that really smart people consistently make
• How to ensure that group decisions are made effectively

In a series of interactive lectures and case studies, Professor Mihir Desai will develop the most central intuition from finance including value creation, capital allocation and valuation.

How cognitive flexibility fuels better judgement, innovation, and human connection. In a world defined by volatility, the most undervalued leadership trait is not confidence but openness — the ability to stay curious when others contract. This session explores “Openness to Experience” as a form of strategic intelligence for modern leaders: how to hold multiple perspectives, learn through discomfort, and remain receptive to insight under pressure. Participants will engage in a brief self-assessment and dialogue on the psychology of openness — its link to risk appetite, empathy, and decision-making — and leave with practices to cultivate adaptability without losing conviction.