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Human Connections in the Age of AI

Applying the Social Capital at Work framework to build trust, influence, and organizational performance.

Human Connections in the Age of AI is designed for leaders who recognize that the future of the workforce will be shaped not only by advances in technology, but by the quality of human relationships within and across organizations

As AI transforms how people communicate, collaborate, and make decisions, trust, influence, and social capital become increasingly important drivers of performance. In this immersive three-day program, you will apply the Social Capital at Work framework to understand how human, social, and AI capital work together to create organizational value. Through research-based insights, organizational network analysis, practical tools, and peer discussion, you will learn how to strengthen collaboration, build more resilient networks, and lead effectively in a workplace where humans and intelligent systems increasingly work side by side.

Based on Social Capital at Work: Building the Hidden Asset that Drives Trust, Engagement, and Performance (Simon Acumen, 2026) and co-delivered by authors John Burrows and Seth Rachlin, this immersive program translates the book's research and framework into a practical leadership experience. 

This program serves as an elective to:

  • Advanced Management Program

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for leaders who want to stop leaving social capital to chance and start building it with intention. It is especially relevant for executives, managers, and talent leaders responsible for organizational performance, culture, collaboration, transformation, and employee engagement.

Participants may lead a team, a function, a business unit, or an enterprise-wide initiative. They may be navigating AI adoption, hybrid work, post-merger integration, organizational redesign, cross-functional coordination, culture change, or declining trust and engagement. The common thread is that they recognize performance depends not only on strategy, technology, and individual talent, but also on the quality of relationships, trust, and informal networks across the organization.

Participants will leave with a practical framework, diagnostic tools, a concrete 90-day action plan, and a peer cohort that itself models the kind of social capital the program teaches. No specific academic background is required.


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Faculty Teaching This Program

At Booth, our distinguished faculty exemplify dedication and expertise, bringing deep passion to their teaching. Their steadfast commitment extends beyond traditional instruction, focusing on empowering every Executive Education participant, across all programs and global campuses, to achieve their professional and leadership goals.

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Practitioner Insights

One of the highlights of this program is an exclusive panel of distinguished Booth alumni who now serve as senior executives across industries. Narrated by Booth faculty, the session connects theory to practice and provides participants with a unique opportunity to hear how alumni have navigated complex challenges in roles such as CFO, CEO, and president. For more information about real-world applications, download our program brochure. 
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Program Outline

Past Participant Insights

  • “This program was an action-packed experience, covering a lot of meaningful topics that I am eager to apply when I return to the office. Professor Sapra brought an energy and passion that engaged the class from start to finish.”

    —John Perkovich, COO, RPM Freight Systems, LLC

  • “Professor Sapra did an excellent job breaking down complex topics and simplifying them, while also demonstrating their practical applications.”

    —Jeffrey Jones, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal

Upcoming Sessions

Program dates are subject to change.

There are currently no upcoming sessions.

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