Generative AI For Leaders
What you'll learn
- Evaluate the strategic role of AI in global competitiveness and its potential impact on various industries.
- Create AI-driven business models that enable disruptive innovation within their organizations.
- Formulate a strategic framework for aligning AI initiatives with organizational goals, including strategies for building an AI-ready workforce.
- Integrate ethical considerations and governance principles to ensure responsible and fair use of AI in business practices.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of business concepts and technology trends and a basic understanding of how to use AI Tools.
Description
Course Description:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a transformative force that is reshaping industries, redefining business strategies, and revolutionizing how organizations operate. Yet, with all the opportunities AI presents, it also introduces complex challenges that require informed, strategic leadership. AI for Strategic Advantage: Leading with Impact is designed to equip forward-thinking leaders with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks needed to successfully harness the power of AI for innovation, growth, and ethical governance.
Course Overview
This comprehensive course is structured into six dynamic sections, each focusing on critical aspects of AI leadership. You’ll begin your journey with an Introductory Section that sets the stage for understanding the broader implications of AI in today’s world and why strategic AI knowledge is essential for leaders. From there, you will dive into the core content, divided into four expertly designed sections that address the strategic, competitive, and ethical dimensions of AI. The course culminates in a Concluding Section that reinforces key learnings and guides you on how to apply AI strategies effectively in your organization.
What Sets This Course Apart?
Unlike other AI courses that focus heavily on technical details, this program is tailored specifically for leaders and decision-makers. We emphasize the strategic implications of AI, ensuring you understand not just the “how” but the “why” and “when” of AI adoption. You’ll explore AI through a business lens, learning how to use AI as a strategic tool to drive measurable impact while upholding ethical principles. Additionally, this course incorporates hands-on exercises and real-world case studies to provide practical, actionable insights that you can immediately apply in your professional role.
Who Will Benefit from This Course?
This course is ideal for business executives, department heads, project managers, innovation leaders, and aspiring executives who recognize the need to stay ahead in an AI-powered landscape. Whether you’re in a position to influence organizational strategy or seeking to future-proof your career, the content is tailored to give you a competitive edge. The strategic insights you gain will be invaluable whether you are just starting your AI journey or are looking to optimize your current AI initiatives.
What Will You Learn?
By the end of this course, you will have developed a strategic mindset and a robust understanding of AI’s role in modern organizations. Here’s what you can expect to learn:
Learn to set a clear AI vision aligned with business goals, prioritize investments effectively, and communicate AI’s value across your organization.
Understand how to harness AI for industry disruption, leverage case studies of successful organizations, and position your company as a market leader.
Design AI-driven business models that streamline operations, create new revenue streams, and improve customer experiences.
Develop strategies to build an AI-ready workforce by fostering collaboration, upskilling employees, and encouraging continuous learning.
Address ethical challenges like bias and privacy, and implement transparent, fair, and responsible AI practices in your organization.
How Will This Course Help You Professionally?
Gain the skills to provide strategic AI leadership in today’s competitive business environment.
Learn to make informed decisions by understanding AI’s full impact on industries and organizations.
Discover how to use AI to improve operational efficiency, drive innovation, and create sustainable competitive advantages.
Develop expertise in ethical AI practices, enabling you to navigate regulatory landscapes and uphold corporate responsibility.
Real-World Applications and Case Studies
Explore case studies from leading organizations in sectors like finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing.
Learn how companies have successfully implemented AI to solve complex problems and achieve growth.
Gain strategic insights from each case study, with practical lessons to apply in your own organization.
Interactive and Hands-On Learning
Engage in hands-on projects such as drafting an AI strategy for a hypothetical company.
Conduct a bias audit of an AI system to understand ethical challenges.
Complete a competitive analysis using AI-driven tools to gain real-world problem-solving experience.
What Problem Does This Course Solve?
Addresses the gap in strategic AI knowledge among leaders, helping them feel confident in leveraging AI.
Provides a clear framework for AI adoption and leadership, breaking down complex concepts into actionable strategies.
Transforms AI from a daunting challenge into a powerful tool for organizational success.
A Focus on Ethical Leadership
Learn to identify and mitigate bias in AI systems to ensure fairness and equity.
Master strategies for ensuring data privacy and maintaining compliance with global standards.
Explore how AI can be used for societal good while upholding ethical responsibility.
Continuous Learning and Future-Proofing Your Career
Stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of AI by fostering a mindset of continuous learning.
Gain strategies for adapting to technological advancements and leading AI initiatives confidently.
Position yourself as a forward-thinking leader ready to drive innovation and navigate the future of AI.
Who this course is for:
- This course is tailored for business executives, department heads, innovation managers, and project managers who aspire to lead their organizations into the AI-driven future. Designed to address the strategic, competitive, and ethical dimensions of AI, it provides these leaders with the tools and frameworks needed to drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and maintain a competitive edge in their industries.
Instructors
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Starweaver is an education company comprised of hundreds of leading instructors based around the world. Our instructors are seasoned practitioners who have worked in the fields their cover and relate the subjects covered to real work situations you will encounter in your job. Thus, the concepts and worked examples are real, the coverage is at the right level of depth, and the material is straightforward.
We deliver practical and hands-on courses focused in several key domains:
1. Data Science, including big data, machine learning, data visualization, data analytics...
2. Cloud Computing, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform / Firebase, IoT, Platform as a Service, Infrastructure as a Services, Software as a Service...
3. Full Stack Software Development, including from front end (customer or user-facing) to the back end (the "behind-the-scenes" technology such as databases and internal architecture) including http, CSS, JavaScript, MongoDB, NodeJS, Angular, React...
4. Agility & Stability, including a broad group of frameworks and techniques involving Agile, Scrum, Kanban, TOGAF, ITIL, cybersecurity...
5. Finance, Banking, Securities & Business, including a strong emphasis on banking, finance, securities, and insurance (e.g., derivatives, credit risk management, corporate finance, financial modelling...)...
Each course is designed to boost your knowledge and skills in the shortest possible time so that you can apply what you gain immediately in your job, or that next great job you are looking to start. We cover the full range of skills from the most introductory for students and new career starters, as well as advanced or complex subjects.
If you want to take a great leap forward in your career, we are here to make that happen. Let's get going!
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LEARNING IS ABOUT DETERMINATION
Persistence and determination beat the natural gifts and intelligence that you are born with. If there is only one take-away that you gain from reading about my experience and education over many years it is just that.
Luck is the second most valuable thing to possess. But, you never get lucky if you are not prepared. Your determination will get and keep you prepared, and then "getting lucky" will simply be appearing in the right place at the right time.
You don't need to be persistent or lucky all the time: just at the right time. That is, assuming you are prepared. Think of this like a surfboarder paddling out to the waves. Prepare and train so you are ready. Paddle out and put yourself in what you see at the "right" position. Watch the waves and currents. Use your training to adjust your position. And, when the timing is right, paddle furiously, get on your board, apply what you've been trained to do and give it everything you've got!
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU
I am dedicated to designing, developing and delivering great content for you. I hope I have done that successfully here, and I believe you can see that in the 100s of 1000s of students signed up for my courses.
I have been creating live and recorded courses for many years, and have a great team of instructors who deliver excellent content. All of these instructors are former (or current) practitioners, so what you will learn is designed and created with real world applications in mind.
EDUCATION IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN STUDENT & INSTRUCTOR
i believe education needs to be interactive and engaging. For you to really learn, you need to be involved, to ask questions, and to interact with me, your instructors, and your fellow students. Gone are the days of memorization. By getting involved you will challenge me (and yourself) so that you solidify your understanding and your ability to apply what you learn in your job and life.
Here are some suggestions that will help you out:
1. Commit to start your course on a specific date and time.
2. Commit to dedicate X hours per day to that course (ideally at the same time of day/night)
3. Review what you didn't understand after you have moved forward. That is, 'go back to go forward.'
4. Participate in our community. Ask questions. Push back on what is presented. Make us do more to help you learn. If we (or any other instructor) doesn't do that, then the courses simply become dusty content on your digital shelf. You will actually have learned very little.
My singular goal is to spread useful knowledge and skills to you. That is why I am here. Feel free to reach out to me in our classes and online.
Always be learning.
~ Paul
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Dr. Eric Zakrison is a seasoned leadership development, communication, and strategic planning expert. With an MBA and MA from Missouri State University and a PhD in Organizational Communication from UCSB, he merges his academic credentials with nearly 30 years of practical management experience to deliver insights that transform individuals, workplace relationships, teams, and organizations. His work as a continuing lecturing professor at UCSB in the Department of Technology Management allows him to stay abreast of the latest research, which he translates into actionable skills for his audiences. Through his speaking engagements, workshops, consulting, and training sessions, Eric ensures that participants walk away with practical tools to improve leadership and teamwork. His over 1.3 million views on Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, and Coursera attest to his ability to engage and inspire, making him a sought-after speaker, trainer, and consultant. He works with a wide range of organizations from civic organizations like the City of Santa Barbara, to international non-profits like the Health Standards Organization to high-tech corporations like Red Wire Space. Additionally, he works with two non-profits in the Santa Barbara/Ventura County area, Women's Economic Ventures and the Economic Development Collaborative, to support small businesses.