One-day programme
Understanding AI for Leadership
Morning · Module 1
The Concepts of AI
An in-depth discussion of the key ways artificial intelligence affects leadership, organisational judgement and strategic change.
- Human versus AI cognition.
- Consistency and tolerance of mistakes.
- The risk of cognitive outsourcing.
- Understanding exponential growth.
- The K-shaped economy and change management.
Morning · Module 2
The Technology of AI
A practical walkthrough of the technologies behind the AI boom, giving leaders enough understanding to make informed decisions and engage constructively with experts.
- GPTs and large language models.
- Guardrails and alignment.
- Neural networks.
- World models.
- Agentic AI.
Afternoon · Module 3
AI as a Force Multiplier
A hands-on session applying AI to become better informed, more effective and more cognitively disciplined in decision-making.
- AI as an assistant.
- Information density and formats.
- Encouraging system-two thinking.
- AI and business tools.
- Deep research and advanced reasoning.
Afternoon · Module 4
Business Case Studies
Ten real-world cases examine where AI has — and has not — transformed major organisations, from supply-chain optimisation and banking to customer service. Competitor examples can be incorporated where reliable information is available.
- Adoption successes and failures.
- Operational and strategic lessons.
- Industry-specific discussion.
Final module · Module 5
Future-Proofing and Strategy
Leaders look two, five and ten years ahead to consider emerging technology, changing business models and practical organisational preparation.
- Quantum computing and AI.
- Data lakes.
- AI and robotics.
- AI in biomedical research.
- The changing business landscape.
- Strategy-sharing session.