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 Duration 16 hours

Course Outline

AI Fundamentals: Key Concepts, Variations, and Common Myths

  • Defining what artificial intelligence is, and what it is not
  • Distinguishing between Narrow AI and General AI
  • Understanding machine learning, deep learning, and data science
  • Explaining how machine learning functions without technical jargon

Generative AI and AI Agents in a Business Context

  • The strengths and constraints of generative AI
  • The mechanics of AI agents
  • Typical business applications of generative AI
  • Hallucinations and the current boundaries of AI tools

Data Readiness: The Cornerstone of AI

  • The difference between structured and unstructured data
  • Data quality and its critical dimensions
  • Essentials of data governance for managers
  • The importance of establishing data readiness prior to AI adoption

How AI Generates Business Value

  • The AI opportunity matrix
  • Value chain analysis tailored for AI use cases
  • Primary and support activities in the business context
  • Identifying the processes that yield the highest value

AI Success Stories and Key Takeaways

  • Practical AI applications across diverse business functions
  • Factors that contribute to successful implementations
  • Typical failure patterns and strategies to prevent them

Workshop: Spotting AI Opportunities by Department

  • Mapping departmental processes and identifying pain points
  • Brainstorming AI use case ideas for each business area
  • Finalizing an AI opportunity canvas
  • Sharing and debating insights across different departments

Prioritizing AI Use Cases for Optimal Impact

  • Scoring based on value versus feasibility
  • Balancing quick wins with strategic long-term bets
  • The AI project funnel
  • Choosing the initial use cases to pursue

AI Governance: Roles, Committees, and Accountability

  • Determining who should spearhead AI initiatives in the organization
  • Governance structures, committees, and duty allocation
  • Center of Excellence models versus distributed ownership
  • Best practices for effective AI governance

Security, Risk, and Responsible AI

  • Constraints regarding information security and data protection
  • Risk assessment methodologies for AI projects
  • Ethical frameworks and responsible use of AI
  • Constructing trustworthy AI systems

Building an AI-Ready Organization

  • Evaluating current AI maturity levels
  • Required skills and competencies for the AI journey
  • Change management and assessing cultural readiness
  • The continuous AI strategy cycle

Workshop: Developing the AI Implementation Roadmap and Action Plan

  • Consolidating the identified opportunity map
  • Setting out phases, quick wins, and key milestones
  • Assigning owners, defining metrics, and establishing governance checkpoints
  • Finalizing the initial roadmap and outlining next steps

Requirements

  • No previous technical or programming experience is necessary.
  • A general interest in leveraging AI within a business or management setting.

Target Audience

  • Senior managers and department heads.
  • General managers and C-suite executives.
  • Leaders overseeing digitalization and transformation efforts.

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