AI Strategy and Implementation for C-Suite Executives Training Course

Module 1: The AI Landscape for Global Business Leaders

ü  Demystifying AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning for the C-Suite

ü  Current state of AI: Hype vs. Reality

ü  Industry-specific disruption patterns

ü  The competitive landscape: How "AI-First" companies are winning

ü  Practical Session: Identifying the top three AI disruption points in your specific industry

Module 2: The Economics of AI and ROI Analysis

ü  Calculating the cost of AI: Data, talent, and compute

ü  Revenue growth vs. cost reduction through automation

ü  Identifying "Low-Hanging Fruit" vs. Moonshot projects

ü  Funding models for AI initiatives

ü  Practical Session: Developing a high-level cost-benefit analysis for a proposed AI project

Module 3: Strategic AI Roadmap Development

ü  Aligning AI with the core corporate mission

ü  Short-term wins vs. long-term strategic capabilities

ü  The AI maturity model: Assessing where your organization stands

ü  Competitive benchmarking and gap analysis

ü  Practical Session: Drafting a 3-year AI strategic roadmap executive summary

Module 4: Building a Data-Ready Organizational Culture

ü  Data as a strategic asset: Governance and quality

ü  Breaking down data silos across departments

ü  Fostering a "Fail Fast, Learn Faster" mindset

ü  Promoting data literacy at all levels of management

ü  Practical Session: Designing a cultural transformation plan to encourage data sharing

Module 5: Talent Strategy: Recruiting and Managing AI Teams

ü  Identifying the roles you need: Data Scientists, Engineers, and Translators

ü  The "Buy, Build, or Borrow" approach to AI talent

ü  Retaining top tech talent in a competitive market

ü  Managing the gap between technical teams and business units

ü  Practical Session: Defining the organizational structure for a new Center of Excellence (CoE)

Module 6: Generative AI and the Future of Corporate Productivity

ü  Strategic applications of LLMs in marketing, legal, and operations

ü  Security risks of consumer-grade AI in the workplace

ü  Customizing Generative AI: Fine-tuning on proprietary data

ü  The impact of AI on the corporate value chain

ü  Practical Session: Creating an executive policy for the responsible use of Generative AI

Module 7: AI Infrastructure: Cloud, Edge, and Buy vs. Build Decisions

ü  Evaluating vendor ecosystems (Microsoft, Google, AWS, etc.)

ü  The strategic implications of technical debt

ü  Security and privacy in AI-enabled cloud infrastructure

ü  When to build proprietary models vs. using off-the-shelf solutions

ü  Practical Session: Developing a vendor evaluation matrix for AI service providers

Module 8: Governance, Ethics, and Regulatory Compliance for Executives

ü  The C-Suite’s role in algorithmic accountability

ü  Navigating the EU AI Act and global regulatory shifts

ü  Managing reputational risk: Bias, hallucination, and transparency

ü  Board-level reporting on AI risks and ethics

ü  Practical Session: Conducting an "Executive Ethics Audit" on a hypothetical AI tool

Module 9: Managing AI-Driven Change and Transformation

ü  Communicating the AI vision to employees and shareholders

ü  Managing the fear of automation and job displacement

ü  Upskilling and reskilling strategies for the workforce

ü  Agile leadership in a rapidly changing tech environment

ü  Practical Session: Role-playing an "AI Town Hall" to address employee concerns

Module 10: Scaling AI: From Proof of Concept to Enterprise Integration

ü  Overcoming the "Pilot Purgatory" trap

ü  MLOps: Ensuring long-term model performance and reliability

ü  Measuring impact: Beyond the POC to enterprise-wide KPIs

ü  Future horizons: Preparing for the next wave of AI innovation

ü  Practical Session: Finalizing your AI Strategy Presentation for Board approval

About Our Trainers

Our trainers are elite practitioners who have led digital transformation at the highest levels of industry. They include former Fortune 500 CTOs, AI strategy consultants from top-tier firms, and academic leaders from world-renowned technology institutes. They bring a unique blend of boardroom experience and technical foresight to the program.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training is committed to delivering executive education of the highest caliber. Our courses are peer-reviewed by industry leaders to ensure the content is strategically relevant, practically applicable, and aligned with the latest global technological standards.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives. We can customize this Course to focus on your industry, specific risk profile, or internal stakeholder dynamics. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program that maximizes value and impact for your team. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

ü  Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

ü  What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ü  Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

ü  The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

ü  Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training. Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

ü  Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

ü  Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

ü  Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

ü  Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

ü  Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

ü  No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202