Strategic AI: Preparing Your Organization for Transformation

As AI reshapes how business gets done, leaders are expected to understand where it can drive real value… and where it can't. This course translates AI for business leaders, cutting through technical jargon to focus on strategic application. You'll learn to identify opportunities and develop an AI strategy for your business that creates real value. It's the essential AI course for managers, executives and team leaders who need to make informed decisions and lead their organizations with conviction in the age of artificial intelligence.

In today’s fast-changing market, leaders need to understand how they can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) strategically. This course on artificial intelligence for business leaders equips you with the tools to align AI with organizational goals, evaluate risks, and measure ROI.

You’ll explore case studies of successful adoption, learn frameworks for developing AI strategy, and practice creating an AI implementation roadmap for leaders. With insights on governance, scaling and innovation, you’ll leave prepared to lead with AI.

Ideal Participants

• Business executives, managers and team leaders who want to integrate AI into organizational strategy. Perfect for professionals pursuing AI corporate training to better understand risks, rewards and tools for adopting AI in business.

How You Will Benefit

• Review the key concepts that are part of a “typical” AI framework
• Go further by creating a framework that ensures better thinking and decision making when becoming an AI-driven organization
• Explore strategic approaches to AI and help influence business decisions to remain competitive
• Analyze existing challenges and your organization’s readiness to adopt new technology, and make recommendations to correct barriers
• Discuss the risks and benefits that accompany new technologies
• Promote a culture of AI assimilation in your organization as you develop AI solutions

Content and Topics Covered

• Recognizing the power of generative AI and the benefits it can bring to your organization
• Understanding the elements that go into creating an AI framework and implementation road map
• Envisioning how AI can help create new products and services
• Learning the major cost drivers and ROI for integrating AI in an organization
• Evaluating your current business position and if it’s open to disruption due to AI
• Recognizing the nature of change: employee resistance and how to de-escalate it
• Discussing the ethical considerations of using AI
• Incorporating the technical and societal considerations into an overall AI strategy and plan

Detailed Learning Outline

Learning Objectives and Foundations

• Understand AI Terminology, Definitions, and Concepts
• Explore How Other Companies are Using AI in Their Operations and Gaining Advantage
• Discuss AI Adoption Strategies That Support Competitive Advantage in Your Business
• Recognize the Impact of AI-Driven Accelerated Change on Talent Development, Recruitment, Management and Retention

Artificial Intelligence Today

• Review and Clarify AI Terms, Definitions, and Core Concepts
• Recognize Various Ways That Artificial Intelligence is Leading to Exponential and Accelerated Change
• Identify How Technology and Data Access Are Driving Business Strategies and Creating Opportunities

AI and The Strategic Landscape

• Identify Ways That Technology and Data Access Are Driving Business Strategy and Creating Competitive Risk
• Identify New Business Opportunities in the AI Landscape
• Understand and Analyze Impacts on Competitive Strategy and Market Positioning

Understanding Cost Drivers and ROI of Adopting AI Solutions

• Identify Typical Costs Associated with AI Implementation Projects
• Understand Key Factors That Could Increase Costs and Reduce ROI

Organizational Readiness and AI-Driven Change

• Understand the Challenges and Obstacles That Can Arise with AI Adoption
• Evaluate Your Organization's Readiness for Significant Change
• Recognize How Employees Respond to Change and How to Manage Transitions Effectively

AI Risks and Emerging Opportunities

• Understand Key Risks Associated with AI Solutions and Implementations
• Assess Possible Vulnerabilities for Your AI Implementation and General Risk Areas
• Identify and Plan Corrective Steps to Address Risks

AI Ethics and Governance Frameworks

• Understand Potential Issues Related to Ethics, Transparency, Bias, and Fairness
• Establish Robust AI Governance Early to Ensure Guardrails, Safety, and Alignment
• Develop Awareness of Legal and Government AI Policies and Regulations

Building Your AI Business Strategy and Plan

• Identify the Key Components of Your AI Adoption Strategy
• Decide How You Will Measure Success and Define Success Metrics
• Create a Comprehensive AI Implementation Roadmap for Your Organization
• Communicate the Strategic Value of Your Proposed AI Implementation Approach to Stakeholders