Pull the Goalie: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
Nazarbayev University invites you to a lecture by Zia Zaman on decision-making under uncertainty and the importance of timing when taking risks.
Using an example from ice hockey, Zaman will explore how access to timely information can help decision-makers identify opportunities, assess risks, and act before circumstances change. The talk connects this sporting strategy to real-world challenges faced by policymakers, public managers, and business leaders.
About the Speaker
Zia Zaman is a Research Fellow at the MacEachen Institute in Canada and a technology executive with experience at Microsoft and MetLife. A Fellow of the Aspen Institute, he speaks on AI, innovation, and geopolitics. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and two degrees from MIT.
