This intensive one-day course is designed specifically for executives seeking to grasp the essence of artificial intelligence (AI) and its strategic implications for their organizations. Through a blend of carefully crafted presentations, a wealth of use case examples, and interactive discussions, participants will gain a deep understanding of AI fundamentals and how to harness its potential effectively.
Course highlights:
Defining AI and key terminologies
- Defining AI and distinguishing between neural networks, machine learning, and big data.
- Exploring practical applications and real-world use cases of these concepts.
Unveiling the inner workings of AI
- Delving into the underlying mechanisms that power AI systems, providing a simplified yet comprehensive understanding of how the technology actually works behind the scenes.
Identifying opportunities in the AI landscape
- Analyzing current and potential applications of AI across industries.
- Showcasing successful AI adoption stories and the resulting competitive advantages.
Costs, implementation, and organizational considerations
- Evaluating the financial, resource, and time investments required for AI integration. Understanding the (somewhat surprising) cost drivers
- Addressing challenges and best practices for successful AI implementation.
- Discussing the organizational and cultural changes needed to embrace AI effectively.
Crafting effective AI strategies
- Navigating the rapidly emerging AI landscape
- Developing tailored AI strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Understanding risk management, ethics, and compliance in AI deployment.
- Formulating a roadmap for AI adoption, scaling, and continuous improvement.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, ask questions, and work on practical scenarios to reinforce their learning. Upon completion, participants will possess a holistic understanding of AI, enabling them to identify opportunities, navigate challenges, and devise strategic plans for leveraging AI effectively within their organizations.
Join us for an immersive journey into the realm of AI, empowering you to drive informed decisions and capitalize on the transformative potential of this groundbreaking technology.
Who should attend:
Executives, leaders and decision-makers who want to get a solid understanding of AI and learn how to leverage the technology on a strategic and project level.
What’s included:
Lunch and refreshments.
Other information:
This course is also available in Danish.
Lead presenter:
Jesper Mortensen
Jesper has worked professionally with big data, machine learning, and AI projects both as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company and as a leader in business development and innovation at Maersk.
He has over 15 years of experience in strategy and leadership at the executive level, while also possessing deep hands-on expertise with AI.
In addition to a master’s degree in strategy and management from CBS, Jesper has studied a wide range of key topics within AI, including machine learning (Harvard University), neural networks (Stanford & DeepLearning.ai), large language models (UC Berkeley & Databricks), prompt engineering (OpenAI) and AI strategy & governance (Wharton).
For more than 20 years, Jesper has also taught at CBS alongside his other work.