AI for Strategic Leadership

Introduction

As artificial intelligence continues to play a dominant role in the workplace, it is crucial for leaders and managers to have a strong understanding of the fundamental concepts and underlying technologies. Once you have this strong grasp, you will be able to move forward with business strategies, engage in more meaningful discussions with experts and plan ahead with confidence.

This one-day workshop focuses not on prompting techniques but instead outlines a bird's-eye view of the current scenario with a focus on leveraging current and future technologies to build stronger and smarter leaders.

This workshop is recommended for anyone from assistant manager level and up. It's perfect for departmental heads and C-suite executives.

Duration: One Day

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Clearly explain core AI concepts and terminology relevant to leadership and strategic decision-making
  • Evaluate the opportunities and risks of AI adoption within their organisation
  • Engage confidently with AI consultants, vendors, and technical teams
  • Apply AI tools to enhance decision quality, productivity, and strategic insight
  • Develop forward-looking strategies to prepare their organisation for AI-driven change




Course Outline

Module 1: The Concepts of AI

The workshop starts with an in-depth discussion of some of the key areas where AI impacts leadership and strategy.

  • Human vs AI cognitive abilities
  • Consistency
  • Tolerance of mistakes
  • The risk of cognitive outsourcing
  • Understanding exponential growth
  • The K-shaped economy, AI and the change management process

Module 2: The Technology of AI

The second module provides a practical walkthrough of the core technologies behind the current AI boom. Leaders need to know enough about these technologies to engage in discussions with consultants and make informed decisions.

  • GPTs and LLMs
  • Guardrails and alignment
  • Neural networks
  • World models
  • Agentic AI

Module 3: AI as a Force Multiplier

The next session moves on to a hands-on workshop where the concepts from modules one and two can be put into practice. The focus is on using AI to become more effective, better informed, and more cognitively disciplined in decision-making.

  • AI as an assistant, not vice versa
  • Manipulating information density and forms
  • Forcing system 2 thinking
  • AI and business tools
  • Deep research and xHigh reasoning

Module 4: Case Studies

In this part, we will look at ten case studies showing how AI has - or has not - revolutionised major businesses, from supply chain optimisation to banking to customer service. Upon request, we can include case studies of your competitors, where information is available.


Module 5: Future-proofing and Strategy

Finally, we will take a look ahead. Where will AI lead us two years, five years or ten years into the future? How can organisations plan accordingly?

  • The rise of quantum computing and its implications for AI
  • Data lakes
  • AI and robotics
  • AI and biomedical research
  • The effect of AI on the business landscape
  • Strategy sharing session
Caledonia Language and Training Services Specialises in AI, Language and Soft Skills Training for the Malaysian market

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