Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Managers and Practitioners
Utorak, 14.01.2025. - Srijeda, 15.01.2025.
Rovinj, hotel Lone
Petak, 10.01.2025.
Description
Target Audience:
Employees of various levels (Junior Associates to Managers), who are seeking to understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be leveraged in their departments, with a focus on change management, and practical applications.
Objective:
This two-day seminar aims to equip managers and practitioners with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively manage and scale AI initiatives. The training will cover the fundamentals of AI, practical implementation of AI in practice, and change management techniques required to lead through digital transformation.
Day 1: Understanding AI and its Business Applications
10:00 - 10:30 | Welcome and Introduction
• Introduction of the trainer and participants
• Discussion of seminar objectives and the agenda
• Expectation management: What are the participants' key questions?
10:30 - 12:00 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• What defines AI? Overview and comparison with other technologies
• Key trends and future developments in AI
• Relevance of AI for businesses in Croatia
• The basics of Machine Learning and Deep Learning
12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:30 | AI Leadership and Strategic Impact
• The impact of AI on leadership and decision-making
• How AI is reshaping industries and leadership roles
• Case studies: Successful AI implementations in different sectors with case studies and use cases.
14:30 - 14:45 | Break
14:45 - 16:15 | Hands-On: Training an AI Model
• Introduction to data quality and its importance for AI
• Practical exercise: Training an AI model with available tools
• Discussion of the training process and potential pitfalls
16:15 - 16:30 | Break
16:30 - 17:30 | Understanding and Using Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT)
• Introduction to generative AI models and their business applications
• Discussion: Opportunities and risks of generative AI in the corporate environment
17:30 - 18:00 | Recap of Day 1
• Key takeaways
• Open questions and preparation for Day 2
Day 2: Scaling AI Initiatives and Advanced Leadership Strategies
09:00 - 10:30 | Using AI: Tools and Strategies for Controlling Departments
• Key strategies for using AI initiatives in controlling
• Tools and frameworks for successful AI management
• Organizational challenges and how to overcome them
• Managing data infrastructure and resources for AI scaling
10:30 - 10:45 | Break
10:45 - 12:00 | Legal Considerations for AI
• Overview of AI regulations and standards (e.g., EU AI Act, data protection laws)
• Discussion: How legal and ethical frameworks affect AI implementation in businesses
• Ethical challenges in AI development and deployment
12:15 - 13:15 | Lunch Break
13:15 - 14:45 | Practical Exercise: Advanced Use of Generative AI
• Advanced features of generative AI and how to integrate them into business workflows
Exercise: Practical application of ChatGPT in a corporate context
14:45 - 15:00 | Break
15:00 - 16:00 | Group work: Participants will develop a concrete plan for implementing AI in their departments
• Presentation and feedback session
16:00 - 16:30 | Summary and Next Steps
• Recap of the key concepts from both days
• Open discussion and feedback session
• Final thoughts on leadership and AI in the context of business growth
Prof. Dr. Bernd Wallraff has been a Professor of Business Administration with a focus on Business Psychology at CBS International Business School since 2017. Additionally, he serves as a senior lecturer in Executive Education at the renowned Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
With approximately a decade of research experience in the field of "Artificial Intelligence and Leadership," Prof. Dr. Wallraff combines academic expertise with practical insights. His professional career includes leadership roles such as heading Organizational Development at the Goethe-Institut and gaining international experience as a Project Consultant in Beijing, where he helped establish the Human Resources Development department for Volkswagen Group China.
As a certified coach and organizational developer, Prof. Dr. Wallraff advises companies on topics such as innovation culture, digital leadership, and change management. His focus lies in supporting strategic and transformation processes, seamlessly integrating scientifically grounded approaches with practical implementation.