In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership is critical to navigating the complexities of digital and AI transformations. Effective leadership requires a deep understanding of AI's strengths and implications for business operations and strategy, much like the approaches embraced by industry leaders such as Amazon, Google, Facebook, Uber, and others.
This course is designed to empower executives and senior management with the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to successfully lead their organizations through the integration of artificial intelligence. It will equip executives and senior management with the skills to navigate AI transformations successfully, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
How companies are leveraging data and algorithms to create new competitive advantages
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GAIX's proprietary AI GRC Assessment Model
Participants will learn how to become AI-savvy leaders who leverage human-AI collaboration and drive data-driven decision-making while re-crafting their organizational vision to thrive in this new landscape. They will explore the unique challenges posed by this transformation, enabling them to harness the power of AI to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
Through practical insights, real-life case studies from Harvard Business School, and interactive discussions, this course will equip leaders with the tools needed to inspire their teams, reshape corporate culture, and develop strategies that align AI initiatives with organizational goals. will explore essential strategies for making AI work within their organizations, ensuring that they not only adapt to change but also lead it effectively. This transformative journey will prepare participants to thrive not only as technology adopters but also as visionary leaders in the Age of AI.
Gain insights into the current state of artificial intelligence, its capabilities, and its implications for various industries.
Discover the key qualities and skills needed to lead effectively in an AI-driven world, focusing on continuous learning and adaptability.
Understand how to revise and communicate your organizational vision to align with the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, ensuring relevance and resilience.
Learn to identify and align AI projects with your organization’s broader strategic objectives, maximizing impact and resource allocation.
Explore techniques for cultivating a workplace culture that embraces innovation and continuous improvement, with AI as a foundational element.
Explore strategies for guiding teams through the complexities of AI implementation and digital transformation, emphasizing change management and communication.
Learn how to align AI initiatives with overall business objectives, ensuring that technology investments drive meaningful outcomes for your organization.
Learn how to harness AI technologies to optimize business processes, drive innovation, and enhance decision-making across the organization.
Examine the dynamics of human-AI partnerships, exploring how leaders can create a supportive environment for collaboration between employees and AI systems.
Understand the key challenges organizations face during AI implementation and learn practical solutions for overcoming these obstacles.
Discover how to foster a culture that embraces innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in the context of AI adoption.
Develop a step-by-step roadmap for implementing AI solutions, from pilot projects to full-scale deployment.
Explore metrics and KPIs for assessing the impact of AI initiatives and learn how to adapt strategies based on performance insights.
Discuss the importance of data in strategic decision-making, and how leaders can champion a culture that embraces data analytics and insights.
Understand the ethical implications of AI and how to incorporate responsible practices into your organization’s AI strategy.
CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CTOs, and other top executives who are looking to leverage AI for competitive advantage and need to be well-versed in its implications for their business strategies and operations.
This course is tailored for individuals in leadership roles who are responsible for strategic decision-making and guiding their organizations through digital transformations involving AI.
Leaders of specific departments who are tasked with implementing AI strategies and innovating processes within their teams to improve efficiency and productivity.
Professionals focused on aligning technological initiatives with overarching business goals, ensuring that AI investments yield significant returns. Change Management Professionals: Individuals involved in guiding organizations through change to develop the necessary skills for fostering an AI-driven culture and supporting teams during digital transformations.
Those interested in enhancing their leadership capabilities, particularly in terms of leading in an AI-augmented environment.
Ted Talks Speaker; AI Innovation & Leadership Expert; Professor of Innovation, Strategy, and Technology Management
Dr. Nelson Phillips is the Christian A. Felipe Professor, Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Ph.D. Faculty Advisor, and Distinguished Professor, Technology Management in the College of Engineering at the University of California Santa Barbara. Originally from Canada, he holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Calgary, as well as a Ph.D. in Organizational Analysis from the University of Alberta. Prior to joining UCSB, Dr. Phillips was Professor of Innovation and Strategy at Imperial College Business School in London, UK where he was also the Associate Dean of External Relations and the Co-Director of the Centre for Responsible Leadership. He was also the Beckwith Professor of Management Studies at Cambridge University’s Judge Business School from 2001 to 2005, and a faculty member in the Faculty of Management, McGill University from 1993 to 2001. He is currently the Co-Editor of Innovation: Management and Organization, sits on the board of governors of the Academy of Management, and is on the advisory board of the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies. Dr. Phillips is also Research Fellow at Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Dr. Phillips serves on the editorial boards of the Academy of Management Journal, the Academy of Management Perspectives, and Research in the Sociology of Organizations. His book Constructing Organizational Life: How Social-Symbolic Work Shapes Selves, Organizations, and Institutions (with Tom Lawrence) was awarded the 2021 George R. Terry Book Award for the book judged to have made the most outstanding contribution to the global advancement of management knowledge during the last two years. In 2018, he was the recipient of the Joanne Martin Trailblazer Award given by the OMT Division of the Academy of Management to recognize scholars who have opened up a new line of inquiry in organization theory. He was also awarded the European Group for Organization Studies award for the best paper submitted to the 2013 annual conference, the SO! What award for the best paper published in Strategic Organization in 2011, the Journal of Management Studies award for the best paper published in the journal in 2008, and the Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize for the most outstanding SMR article on planned change and organizational development published from Fall 2003 through Summer 2004. In 2021, Phillips was elected a fellow of the Academy of Management.
His research interests cut across organization theory, innovation, and technology, and he has published widely for both academics and practitioners including papers in AMJ, AMR, Annals, Organization Science, Harvard Business Review and the Sloan Management Review. He has also written six books including Discourse Analysis (with Cynthia Hardy) and Constructing Organizational Life (with Tom Lawrence). He is currently working on a book on qualitative methods in organizational research to be published by Cambridge University Press and a book on linguistic methods in management research that will be published by Sage.
Dr. Phillips teaches leadership, strategy and digital business at the graduate and undergraduate levels as well as teaching doctoral courses in organization theory and qualitative methods. He is also active in executive education and has delivered modules for a wide range of corporate clients including the London Stock Exchange, Savills, Barclays, ASDA, Panasonic, the NHS, the government of the UAE, and Kuwait Oil.
He is currently researching how hype around emerging technologies “locks in” technology entrepreneurs, how technology entrepreneurs make the decision to pivot in organizations beyond the founding phase, and how entrepreneurial framing leads to moral legitimacy with key stakeholder groups.
Publications Professor Phillips has written four books: Discourse Analysis with Cynthia Hardy published in 2002, Power and Organizations with Stewart Clegg and David Courpasson published in 2006, and Technology and Organization with Graham Sewell and Dorothy Griffiths published in 2010. He is also co-editor of the new Oxford Handbook of Innovation Management with David Gann and Mark Dodgson. He is currently working on a new book on linguistic methods and is editor of the Journal of Management Inquiry.
Beckwith Professor of Management Studies at the Judge Institute of Management, the University of Cambridge from 2002 to 2005 and an Associate Professor in the Strategy and Organisation Area at McGill University in Montreal, Canada from 1993 to 2002. Professor Phillips spent six months in 2000/2001, as the Edward Clarence Dyason Universitas 21 Fellow at Melbourne University in Melbourne, Australia and six months as a Visiting Professor at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Professor Phillips completed his Ph.D. in Organisational Analysis from the University of Alberta, Canada in 1995.
Founder and Professor of AI Strategy, Leadership, and Governance
Dr. Riz is the Founder & CEO of Global AI Excellence (GAIX). He is an AI Strategist, AI governance leader, technologist, professor, author, and serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience specializing in business and AI strategy, digital transformations, AI governance, risk management, compliance, and AI/ML solutions. His expertise extends to project management, leadership development, and executive education at prestigious institutions, including Harvard, MIT, and the University of Cambridge. As a former Deloitte executive and management consultant, Dr. Riz has empowered the public sector and Fortune 500 companies—including PepsiCo, AT&T, Merrill Lynch, Progressive Insurance, the German Hospitals Group, STERIS Corporation (life sciences and biotech), PARCO (Oil & Gas), and Eaton Corporation—to transform their visions into reality. Moreover, he is an AWS Certified AI Practitioner and AI Early Adopter.
He has held leadership positions, including CEO, Chairman of the IT Board, Senior Executive at Deloitte, and President of the Project Management Institute (PMI) chapter. Dr. Riz has been a keynote speaker and regularly presents at conferences, including those organized by PMI and Intel. He has taught AI strategy, leadership, project management, and entrepreneurship in executive education programs at Harvard, MIT, and the University of Cambridge (UK).
In the last 10 years, Dr. Riz's impactful work with the public sector and large-scale companies has led to cost savings of over $300 million for clients through IT/AI governance, risk management, compliance, program management, and operational efficiencies. Dr. Riz has helped global companies achieve an average of 25% year-over-year revenue increases by formulating and executing business and AI strategies, implementing AI/ML solutions, re-engineering business processes, enhancing business acumen, fostering an entrepreneurial culture, and executing digital transformations. He has enabled organizations to adopt responsible AI while managing risks and complying with applicable laws and regulations.
Dr. Riz has received the "Microsoft Award for Innovative Vision and Dynamic Leadership." He has authored articles on “AI Governance Framework: How to Manage AI Risks and Compliance” and “Managing Projects Successfully through AI and ChatGPT.” He is also the author of "Blue Shark Team-Building: Leading High-Performance Teams during a Crisis," a seminal work offering insights into navigating challenges like COVID-19.
He holds a Ph.D. from SKEMA Business School, an MBA from Cleveland State University, and a B.Sc. in Information Systems from Ohio State University. Moreover, he holds professional certifications, including AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
