Generative AI for Leaders – Corporate Training Program

• Module 1: GenAI Essentials
  • This module cuts through the hype to provide a clear, business-oriented understanding of Generative AI.The focus is on immediate, tangible application to establish value from the outset.
    • Theory: What is GenAI? A high-level overview for leaders. Demystifying key concepts and
      distinguishing between reality and hype.
    • Hands-on: Quick Wins with GenAI Assistants. Participants will use tools like ChatGPT,
      Claude, and Gemini to perform high-leverage tasks.
      • Exercise: Summarize a 20-page market report into a single-page executive briefing.
      • Exercise: Draft an initial framework for a board-level presentation on a new business
        initiative.
    • Activity: Share-out and discussion of generated outputs, highlighting best practices
      for effective prompting.
• Module 2: GenAI for Productivity & Decision-Making
  • Use GenAI to amplify productivity, decision-making, and communication at leadership level.
    • Theory: How AI transforms executive workflows: from insights to communication.
    • Real-world examples:
      • Consulting firms using GenAI for faster board presentations.
      • Banks leveraging AI for decision support in crisis management.
      • Marketing leaders drafting go-to-market strategies with AI.
    • Hands-On:
      • AI Assistants in Action: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, any other
      • Exercises:
        • Draft a board-level proposal with GenAI.
        • Generate executive insights from raw financial/market data.
        • Build a crisis briefing deck in 20 minutes with AI.
• Module 3: Navigating the AI Frontier – Risks, Ethics & Strategic Opportunities
  • Understand AI risks, governance, and ethics as business challenges, not tech-only problems.
    • Theory :
      • AI principles, ethics, risk
      • Categories of risks: operational, ethical, strategic.
      • AI principles, ethics, risk
    • Use Case: Samsung ChatGPT leak (data risk).
    • Use Case: Biased AI recruitment tool (reputation risk).
    • Group Discussion: “What should leaders learn from this?”
    • Hands-On Simulation :
      • Crisis Exercise:
        • Scenario: “An employee used an unapproved GenAI tool that leaked sensitive data. Media and regulators are responding.”
        • Teams build a 3-step crisis response plan.
        • Each group presents → immediate lessons captured.
• Module 4: GenAI for Strategic Innovation & People Leadership
  • This module moves from defence to offense, focusing on leveraging GenAI for business growth and
    enhancing people management skills.
    • Theory: Discuss how different functions (CFO, CMO, CHRO) can use GenAI to drive
      competitive advantage.
    • Hands-on: Cross-Functional Innovation Sprint. Participants will break into functional
      groups (e.g., Marketing, HR, Finance) and use GenAI to solve a role-specific challenge.
    • Pitch Session: Each group presents their GenAI-driven innovation, receiving feedback on
      feasibility, ROI, and risk.
• Module 5: The Leadership GenAI Playbook – Audit & Action
  • The closing module equips leaders with a personalized playbook that blends business-focused and
    self-focused AI audits. This ensures participants don’t just learn about GenAI, but leave with a
    practical framework to continuously evaluate, refine, and enhance both their work and leadership
    effectiveness using AI.
    • Learn how to critically review strategies, workflows, and outputs with an AI Lense.
    • Identify high-impact areas in your role or department where AI can add measurable value.
    • Develop a personal self-audit framework to align leadership practices with ethical and strategic
      AI use.
    • Leave with a tangible playbook to guide ongoing AI adoption and improvement.
• Hands-On Exercises:
  • Audit Your Work with AI:
    • Participants will:
      • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or missed opportunities.
      • Highlight areas where GenAI can immediately enhance workflows.
  • Self-Audit with AI:
    • Leaders will reflect on their personal decision-making and communication style, guided by AI
      feedback. They will:
      • Stress-test leadership ideas, strategies, or team messages for clarity, alignment, and
        bias.
      • Create a “Personal AI Audit Checklist” (accuracy, ethics, compliance, organizational
        alignment).
      • Build a sustainable habit of self-review with AI as an accountability partner.

This training is ideal for:

• C-Suite Executives (CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CHROs, CMOs, etc.)
• Business Unit Heads and Senior Managers
• Strategy, Transformation, and Innovation Leaders
• Entrepreneurs and Founders exploring AI-driven growth
• Any leaders seeking to understand, adopt, and leverage Generative AI for decision-making, innovation, and business impact.

• No deep technical background required
• Basic familiarity with digital workplace tools (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or similar)
• Awareness of organizational processes and decision-making workflows
• Curiosity and openness to experimenting with AI-driven decision support

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Leverage GenAI for Productivity: Automate reporting, drafting, and executive briefings.
• Enhance Decision-Making: Use AI to generate insights, simulate scenarios, and explore strategic options.
• Navigate Risks & Ethics: Identify governance, bias, compliance, and reputational considerations.
• Drive Strategic Innovation: Apply AI to market expansion, customer experience, and workforce transformation.
• Develop a Leadership Playbook: Create a personalized action plan with clear KPIs and actionable steps for GenAI adoption
• Communicate AI Vision Effectively: Frame AI adoption in a way that empowers teams and aligns with culture.