Recruitment is entering a new era shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and rapidly evolving workforce expectations. While many organizations are focused on responding to today's challenges, the most successful talent leaders are also preparing for what comes next.
Join the RPOA iCoCo Technology & Innovation Forum for an engaging, interactive session with Kristine Metter, MS, CAE, President of Crystal Lake Partners, as she introduces practical foresight techniques that help organizations anticipate change, identify emerging opportunities, and build more resilient recruitment strategies.
Rather than attempting to predict a single future, you'll learn how foresight enables organizations to explore multiple possibilities, strengthen decision-making, and better prepare for disruption over the next five to ten years.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the difference between foresight and forecasting.
- Explore why a 5–10-year planning horizon matters in today's AI-driven environment.
- Examine the societal and technology trends reshaping recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Learn how foresight complements strategic planning and change management.
- Discover practical exercises you can apply within your own organization.
- Participate in interactive breakout discussions with peers from across the RPO community.
- Leave with at least one actionable idea to help future-proof your recruiting strategy.
Meet the Speaker
Kristine Metter, MS, CAE is President of Crystal Lake Partners and has nearly 30 years of experience helping associations strengthen strategy, governance, and organizational effectiveness. A nationally recognized advocate for foresight as a leadership competency, Kristine previously served as co-chair of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) ForesightWorks Advisory Committee and regularly speaks on helping organizations prepare for an increasingly uncertain future.
Her career includes senior leadership positions with America's Essential Hospitals, the Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA), AcademyHealth, and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). Kristine combines strategic expertise with practical guidance to help leaders transform future-focused thinking into meaningful action.
Who Should Attend
- RPO executives and leaders
- Talent acquisition professionals
- HR and workforce strategy leaders
- Recruitment technology professionals
- Innovation and transformation leaders
- Anyone interested in preparing their organization for the future of work
About the iCoCo Technology & Innovation Forum
The iCoCo Innovation and Technology Forum is the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association's (RPOA) platform for advancing applied innovation, AI literacy, and responsible technology adoption in RPO. As a neutral, vendor-agnostic forum, iCoCo brings together RPO providers, global talent leaders, and technology partners to share practical insights, evaluate emerging solutions, and collaborate on technologies shaping the future of talent acquisition.
Register today to join the conversation and gain practical strategies for navigating the future of recruiting with confidence.
