AI for Leaders

Harness the power of AI to drive organizational success with practical strategy, leadership, governance, and culture.

Description

The rapid advancement of AI is transforming industries and businesses worldwide. Effective AI leadership is crucial for organizations to thrive in this new era.

This workshop equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to navigate AI complexity, build AI-driven strategies, and cultivate an AI-centric culture. Through expert instruction, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants gain practical insights and actionable strategies to accelerate their organization’s AI journey.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Understand AI fundamentals and business impact
  • Develop a strategic vision and roadmap for AI adoption
  • Build and lead high-performing AI teams
  • Address roadblocks, risk, governance, and ethical considerations
  • Foster a data-driven and innovative organizational culture
  • Measure and maximize ROI from AI initiatives

Upon completion, participants will be able to articulate the strategic importance of AI, align AI initiatives to business objectives, identify and mitigate risks, and establish a strong foundation for AI governance and ethics.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for executives, managers, and leaders, including:

  • Executives and C-suite leaders
  • Business unit leaders and managers
  • IT and data leaders
  • Project managers and team leads

Course Structure

This workshop combines expert-led instruction, interactive discussions, and case studies to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Participants leave with a practical roadmap for leading successful AI initiatives.

Course Duration and Schedule

Two-Day Format

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM each day with a 1-hour lunch break and morning and afternoon breaks.

Three-Day Format

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM each day with afternoon breaks.

Upcoming Training

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Course Certification Date Location Price Register
AI for Leaders Aug 18 - Aug 20, 2026 Virtual Classroom $1,495 Register
AI for Leaders Sep 20 - Sep 21, 2026 STARWEST 2026 - Anaheim, CA $1,595 Register

Course Outline

Why AI Leadership is Important

  • The AI revolution and its impact
    • Economic and societal implications
    • Competitive advantage through AI
  • The role of leadership in AI adoption
    • Overcoming challenges and risks
    • Building an AI-driven organization
  • Exercise #1: Identifying AI business challenges

Understanding AI

  • What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
  • Types of AI
  • Machine learning and neural networks
  • Large language models and generative AI
  • Types of learning
  • Exercise #2: How AI impacts your business today

Leadership in an AI World

  • Three kinds of influential leadership
  • Leading vs. managing
  • Characteristics of an AI leader
    • AI literacy
    • Ethical awareness
    • Adaptability and agility
    • Data-driven decision making
    • Risk management
    • Empathetic people skills
  • Exercise #3: Evaluating your AI leadership

Adopting AI: Approaches and Challenges

  • AI transformation process
    • Define and commit
    • Assess capabilities
    • Strategy and roadmap
    • Change culture
    • Implement and pilot
    • Measure and scale
  • Challenges to overcome
  • Approaches to meeting challenges
  • Exercise #4: Assess your organizational AI maturity

AI Business Strategy

  • Competitive advantages of AI
  • Using AI to optimize operations
  • AI to enhance customer engagement
  • AI strategic planning process
  • Exercise #5: Aligning business and AI strategy

AI and Organizational Culture

  • Cultural patterns
  • Aspects of an AI culture
    • Continuous learning
    • Openness
    • Ethical awareness
    • Innovation
    • Diversity of thought
    • Empowerment
  • Exercise #6: Assessing current AI culture