AI for Executives: From Strategy to Execution

Location:

Phoenix;

Mexico City

Start dates:

Fees:

$1,500

Overview

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping every industry, but lasting competitive
advantage depends on leaders who can move beyond experimentation to
enterprise-wide execution. This immersive two-day executive program equips
leaders with the strategic frameworks, governance models, and practical tools
needed to lead AI transformation responsibly and effectively.

Designed for executives at every stage of their AI journey, the program begins
with a practical primer on essential AI concepts, terminology, tools, and the rapid
evolution of today's AI landscape before progressing to real-world case studies of
organizations that have successfully implemented AI at scale, as well as those that
have experienced significant setbacks. Participants will examine both successes
and failures to understand the leadership, governance, cultural, and execution
lessons that determine outcomes.

This is not an AI evangelism course. It is a practical, evidence-based executive
program grounded in real business experience that helps leaders confidently
begin or accelerate their AI journey, engage their teams, manage risk responsibly,
and unlock measurable business value in the Intelligent Age.

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Euvin Naidoo

Distinguished Professor of Practice in Global Accounting, Risk and Agility

Registration Information

Certificate	Location	Date	Delivery type	Cost	Register
AI for Executives: From Strategy to Execution	Mexico City, Mexico	March 11-12, 2027	In-person, Online	$1,500	Register
AI for Executives: From Strategy to Execution	Phoenix, United States	September 30-October 1, 2027	In-person, Virtual	$1,500	Register

Key Benefits

Develop a clear executive understanding of AI, its capabilities, limitations,
and strategic implications.
Build a practical roadmap for moving from AI strategy to successful
enterprise execution.
Learn how leading organizations are creating value with AI and the lessons
from organizations that have struggled or failed.
Identify high-impact AI opportunities that improve innovation,
productivity, customer experience, and organizational performance.

Strengthen governance, risk management, and responsible AI decision-
making
Lead organizational transformation while preparing teams for AI-enabled
ways of working.
Apply practical frameworks and executive tools that can be implemented
immediately within their organizations.
Leave with greater confidence to lead AI initiatives that deliver measurable
and sustainable business outcomes.

Who should attend?

Senior Executives and Business Leaders
CEOs, Presidents, General Managers, Business Unit Leaders, and functional
executives responsible for enterprise strategy, growth, innovation, and
transformation.

Leaders Beginning or Accelerating Their AI Journey
Executives with little or no technical AI background seeking a practical
foundation, as well as leaders already experimenting with AI who want proven
frameworks to scale adoption across their organizations.

Board Members, Public Sector, Strategy and Transformation Leaders
Board directors, government executives, policymakers, and leaders in strategy,
finance, operations, HR, technology, innovation, and transformation responsible
for governance, organizational change, and enterprise performance.

Topics

The program uses executive presentations, interactive case discussions, small-
group exercises, and practical workshops to cover topics including:

AI fundamentals: key concepts, terminology, tools, and emerging
technologies
Understanding generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent agents
The evolving AI landscape and what every executive needs to know
Building an enterprise AI strategy aligned with business objectives
Developing an executive AI action plan for your organization

Moving from AI experimentation to scalable organizational execution
Identifying high-value AI use cases across business functions
Lessons from organizations that have successfully implemented AI—and
those that have not
AI governance, ethics, cybersecurity, risk management, and board
oversight

AI governance, ethics, cybersecurity, risk management, and board
oversight
Leading organizational change and building an AI-ready workforce
Redesigning work, leadership, and decision-making in the Intelligent Age
Measuring AI value creation, organizational performance, and return on
investment

Throughout the program, participants will develop a practical roadmap that can
be immediately applied within their own organizations to guide responsible AI
adoption and enterprise transformation.

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