Event Details

How can leaders navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world? Join us for a research seminar with Dr Raúl V. Rodríguez, Vice President of Woxsen University and Sir Cary Cooper Professor of Organisational Behaviour, exploring leadership in an age of complexity.

Drawing on his expertise in computational social science, behavioural dynamics, artificial intelligence and organisational systems, Dr Rodríguez will consider how leaders can understand and respond to complexity in today's evolving organisational and technological landscape.

The session will explore contemporary perspectives on leadership and the challenges and opportunities facing individuals and organisations in an increasingly interconnected world.

The seminar will be followed by a 15-minute question and answer session.

About the speaker

Dr. Raúl V. Rodríguez is Vice President of Woxsen University, India, and Sir Cary Cooper Professor of Organisational Behaviour. He is a computational social scientist and cognitive technologist whose work explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, cognitive psychology, behavioural dynamics, decision-making and complex institutional systems.

His research examines how individuals, organisations and societies respond to technological disruption, cognitive overload and uncertainty, with a particular focus on human-centred AI, AI governance, leadership and the future of work. He has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and 30 scholarly books, contributing to research across cognitive science, artificial intelligence, political economy and decision theory.

Dr. Rodríguez has spoken at leading international platforms, including the World Economic Forum, Web Summit and World Summit AI, and has delivered executive education programmes for Fortune 500 organisations. His international engagements span academia, business, technology and public policy.

In 2026, he was recognised by Poets&Quants among its Best 40 Under 40 Business Professors, acknowledging his contributions to business education, research and academic leadership.

Who should attend?

The seminar will be of interest to LUMS colleagues and students, particularly those interested in leadership, organisational behaviour, management, artificial intelligence and the challenges of navigating complexity. MBA students are especially welcome.