Masterclass: AI for Decision-Makers

What is this masterclass about?

The ability of organizations to translate a business challenge into a technological solution dictates the successful adoption of AI in Flanders. Therefore, one element is vital: always take the business’ strategic needs and opportunities as a base to draw up a fitting and concrete AI project while including a clear-cut business case.

To make this a reality, organizations need support on multiple levels. This training course will eventually focus on two crucial target audiences in the successful adoption of AI. For each of these audiences, we’re developing a designated module. These modules will complement each other and transfer essential knowledge and skills to make an AI transformation happen.

The first target group for which a masterclass has been created is C-level managers who are in charge of deciding whether an organization needs to take AI into account or not. The second group comprises middle management and advocates of change who will drive AI adoption and the resulting digital transformation.

One of this program’s unique characteristics is that it flips the standard training trajectory upside down. The traditional approach would take specific AI technologies as a starting point and then looks at where they might fit in with the business. Typically, this way of working is marked by questions such as “We have lots of data, now what can we do with it?” or “What can we do with [insert any AI technology]?”. Unfortunately, this angle often makes it challenging to construct a compelling business case and becomes a hindrance to AI adoption.

This is why we switch it around and always start from the corporate strategy. Next, we identify suitable business opportunities and needs where AI can be of added value. By guaranteeing alignment with overarching business goals, the chances of adoption and success are maximized.

When?

Q2 2022

C-level managers are in charge of deciding whether an organization needs to take AI into account or not.