AI for Executives

• Gain a clear understanding of where AI and automation deliver the greatest strategic impact (both bottom line and top line) in functions such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, and Finance.
• Explore real-world case studies showing measurable ROI, efficiency gains, and competitive advantage.
• Learn the fundamentals of Responsible AI - ethics, data privacy, and governance guardrails - to protect brand and comply with evolving regulations.
• See live demonstrations of cutting-edge AI tools (large language models, low-code automation) and hear best practices for selecting the right technology stack.
• Work through a simple, proven AI Strategy Framework - covering vision, opportunity analysis, readiness assessment, and KPIs - so you leave with a blueprint for your organisation’s AI adoption.
• Begin drafting a high-level adoption plan, aligned to your business priorities, that will accelerate your journey from pilot to production.

Training agenda

• Introduction and Objectives - Welcome and introductions, personal AI aspirations and session goals.
• Strategic value drivers and case studies  - Why AI matters now, deep dive into AI case-studies, discuss which examples resonate with your organisation.
• Practical applications of AI - Applications of AI in functional roles such as marketing, operations, HR and finance. Discuss the top 2-3 high-impact use cases for your functional area or your organisation.
• Responsible AI - Become familiar with the risks and limitations of AI, what is Responsible AI and how to apply responsible AI principles at work, impact of AI regulations, introduction to AI governance.
• AI tools and technologies - Overview of AI tools and technology landscape, coupled with a live demonstration. Key considerations for tool or platform selection.
• AI Strategy framework - We will go through our 4-step strategy framework covering dimensions such as vision and objectives, discovering AI and automation opportunities, AI readiness assessment, how to track and measure realised benefits and user adoption.
• Developing an AI adoption plan - Develop your own adoption plan including a three-horizon roadmap of AI initiatives and supporting capability upgrades.
• Q&A - Opportunity to ask questions related to the topics covered. We will also provide you with follow-up resources to support your adoption journey.

Training Outcomes

By the end of this half-day workshop, each participant will be able to:

• Articulate the strategic value of AI - clearly explain how AI can drive cost reduction, revenue growth, and competitive advantage in your specific industry. Reference real-world case studies and benchmarks that resonate with your teams.
• Identify high impact use cases - Map potential AI opportunities across functional areas such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, and Finance. Use a scoring framework to prioritise 2–3 pilot projects with the highest ROI potential.
• Impelement Responsible AI practices within your organisation - Recognise and mitigate AI-related risks and regulatory compliance requirements. Define basic governance guardrails including roles and responsibilities, review processes, and metrics for tracking responsible AI practices.
• Navigate the AI vendor landscape - Differentiate between AI chatbot platforms, low-code/no-code automation platforms, agentic platforms and AI-powered solutions. Know what to questions to ask technology vendors including their security certifications, their model performance, scaling plans, and TCO estimates.
• Start working on your organisation's AI strategy - Draft a strategic AI vision statement aligned to your organisation's goals. Use a readiness assessment checklist (people, processes, data, technology) to uncover any gaps that might prevent you from adopting this powerful technology. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success (e.g., % time saved, % uplift in leads, cost savings per month) and user adoption.
• Develop a preliminary adoption plan - Develop a phased roadmap that captures both high value AI initiatives and capability improvements required to support these initiatives. Incorporate your pilot launch criteria, portfolio rationalisation, resource allocation, and change-management milestones. Understand how AICP’s Adoption Accelerator can help you turn this roadmap into a detailed, board-ready plan with pilots, business-case modelling, and governance processes.