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AI Strategy and Leadership Program: Thriving in the New World of AI

Reimagine Leadership with AI and Data Strategy

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Harness AI and Data Strategy to Lead Organizational Transformation

Artificial Intelligence (AI), including generative AI (gen AI), is reshaping how organizations operate. Forward-looking leaders are needed to guide their organizations in adopting AI responsibly and strategically — balancing competitiveness, ethics, and growth.

MIT xPRO's 12-week AI Strategy and Leadership Program: Thriving in the New World of AI offers a structured learning journey that converges strategic leadership with AI technologies to unlock and amplify the transformative potential of AI within organizations. Divided into two parts, the program covers essential topics such as data strategy, AI implementation, AI leadership development, and ethical considerations in AI governance. Participants gain practical tools and frameworks from industry experts and develop the leadership skills needed to navigate the complexities inherent in AI adoption in the digital age.

64%

of business owners believe AI has the potential to improve customer relationships, indicating a positive outlook on the role of AI in enhancing client interactions.​
SOURCE: Forbes Advisor

97million

new jobs are projected to be created by AI, potentially addressing concerns about workforce displacement.
SOURCE: World Economic Forum

70%

of business activities, spanning nearly all occupations, could be automated by gen AI by 2030.
SOURCE: McKinsey & Company

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    Key Takeaways

    The program will equip you with the critical tools and strategies needed to:

    • Examine how AI enables new enterprise activities that can transform how organizations operate

    • ​Design a road map for integrating AI and data into your organization or department

    • Assess essential leadership and AI concepts, and apply those AI insights in your organization or department to stay competitive

    • ​Create a basic organizational or departmental AI and data strategy

    • ​Create new processes to increase AI and data transparency and accountability

    • ​Apply AI tools to leadership processes and improve leadership capabilities

    • Assess and evaluate your organization's current leadership mindset, teams' ability to innovate and reinvent in a changing world, and organization's ability to respond to change

    • Envision and plan an AI-led future by architecting your organization at all levels — individual, team, and system-wide

    • Demonstrate the strategic role of leadership in building human–AI ecosystems

    Who Is This Program For?

    The AI Strategy and Leadership Program is ideal for:

    • C-suite executives and senior leaders: CEOs, COOs, CTOs, and other senior executives responsible for strategic AI integrations and deployments, exploring how AI can help strengthen their leadership signature and support their sensemaking, vision creation and communication, relationship building, and fostering of innovation to enhance business performance amid AI disruptions

    • Mid-senior level leaders: Mid-level directors and managers focused on sharpening their ability to lead with AI — applying data and AI strategies to drive innovation, build and guide effective teams, and manage change responsibly — and translating AI’s potential into actionable strategies, including gen AI, best practices, risk management, and ethical considerations

    • Entrepreneurs: Founders, business owners, and leaders focused on harnessing AI’s potential to scale their ventures and build competitive advantage without requiring deep technical expertise

    • Tech consultants: Technology consultants or strategists focused on understanding AI and data strategy, implementing best practices, and managing associated risks and ethical considerations to offer superior solutions to their employers and clients

    Testimonials

    The program provided a rigorous foundation for understanding AI beyond surface narratives. It connected technical architectures with organizational dynamics and linked strategic implications with ethi...
    Myriam Benothman
    Brand Marketing Strategy & Editorial,
    Bulgari spa
    I was looking for leadership skills development and AI learning, and this program delivered on both. I know I need to do more to stay engaged with AI vocabulary, but thanks to this course, I now have ...
    Mindi Brenard
    Manager, Disability Benefits,
    Standard Insurance
    The program effectively connected general leadership training with the specificities of AI leadership, shedding light on the topic from various perspectives. In Phase 2, developing a leadership challe...
    Christian Esters
    Managing Director,
    S&P Global
    Modules 1 through 6 were the most interesting as they reinforced some of the AI fundamentals in a structured way. Working through the first capstone project was enjoyable as it allowed me to use my an...
    Conrad Mouton
    Owner,
    434 Aerospace LLC
    The best part of this program was receiving current, relevant, and up-to-date content in such a fast-paced environment, particularly given the rapid speed of advancements in generative AI and agentic ...
    Rob Huston
    Director,
    Bunge
    I appreciate how the modules integrate both technical aspects and leadership. As a non-technical yet tech-savvy leader, this approach is highly suitable — it helps me ask the right questions, reflect ...
    Narin Phol
    Executive VP, Chief Product Officer,
    Maersk
    The best part of this program was the integration of leadership concepts with the practical application of artificial intelligence. It not only deepened my understanding of what it means to lead in a ...
    Anna Wolińska-Szymczak
    Director of Operations and Sales Development,
    Drukarnia DAKO
    I thought the program was really well done. Over the last 12 weeks, I had a lot going on both personally and professionally and wasn’t sure if I would be able to keep up with this as well. Also, my ye...
    John Wines
    Chief Strategy Officer
    Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
    The group of learners and the discussion boards were excellent for contrasting various experiences. The introductory theoretical section on AI evolution, data, and available tools was very helpful and...
    Michaela Erbenova
    Deputy Director, IMF Institute for Capacity Development,
    International Monetary Fund

    Program Highlights

    Core Curriculum
    Core Curriculum

    Kick-start your journey with 12 weeks of in-depth sessions on data strategy for AI, leadership development, AI implementation, and ethical considerations in AI governance

    Live Online Sessions
    Live Online Sessions*

    Experience live online sessions on AI and gen AI with the faculty and program leaders 

    Expert Faculty
    Expert Faculty

    Gain insights from world-renowned MIT faculty who are experts in organizational strategy, leadership, and technology

    Frameworks and Strategies
    Frameworks and Strategies

    Discover frameworks and strategies for agile organizational structures, integrating data strategy with AI to drive optimal business outcomes

    Capstone Project
    Capstone Projects

    Engage in 2 comprehensive capstone projects to solve organizational challenges, then apply your leadership skills to real-world contexts, leveraging data security and AI governance for impactful results.

    Program Leaders/ Weekly Office Hours
    Office Hours with the Program Leaders

    Attend optional weekly office hours with the program leader to ask questions about program material

    Self-Paced Learning
    Self-Paced Learning

    Learn via recorded faculty sessions that provide the flexibility to learn at your own pace and convenience

    Note: Session topics are subject to change.

    Curriculum

    The program’s 12-week journey combines strategic and applied perspectives on AI. Across two phases, you will examine the role of data and AI in business strategy and explore leadership approaches for driving responsible adoption across organizations.

    Faculty Live Webinars

    The program has two live faculty webinars that provide a comprehensive exploration of leading and innovating in the evolving AI landscape.

    The first session, "Human–AI Collaboration for Innovation", will offer practical insights and strategies for leveraging human–AI collaboration to drive innovation and strategic development.

    The second session, "Surviving and Thriving in the New World of AI", will address the leadership challenges and opportunities presented by AI, focusing on effective approaches to navigating the complexities of AI integration, particularly that of generative AI. Together, these webinars will equip you with valuable knowledge and strategies to excel in the AI-driven world.

    Guest Speaker Live Sessions

    Robert Mahari's session on LLMs covers their training, strengths, limitations, and legal applications, comparing traditional ML methods and AI models. It also explores Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI regulation, and non-technical deployment factors.

    Shayne Longpre's session covers pretraining, RAG's role, and the data supply chain for multimodal AI systems. It also highlights emerging uses and recent trends shaping the future of generative AI.

    Capstone Projects

    Experience the culmination of your learning journey through two comprehensive capstone projects, each meticulously designed to challenge and empower your leadership acumen. The two capstone projects offer hands-on, practical experience in applying AI and data strategies to solve complex real-world problems. They provide an excellent opportunity for learners to demonstrate their understanding of the program material and develop valuable skills that are highly sought after in today's AI-driven business landscape.

    Capstone Project 1: AI and Data Strategy In this capstone project, learners will develop a comprehensive AI and data strategy for a fictional organization facing real-world challenges. Over the first six modules, they will craft a strategic plan that could revolutionize operations and drive innovation. From stakeholder analysis to risk mitigation, participants will learn the critical elements of implementing AI in complex business environments. Learners will emerge with the skills to drive data-driven decision making in any industry, armed with a strategy that showcases their ability to balance cutting-edge technology with practical business needs.

    Capstone Project 2: AI Leadership Capstone In this capstone project, learners will identify a critical business challenge and develop a strategic plan to solve it, using AI. They will create a compelling value pitch that addresses every aspect of implementation — from selecting the right AI tools to managing teams and ensuring ethical compliance. Perfect for aspiring AI leaders across all sectors, this capstone equips participants with the strategic thinking and practical skills needed to drive AI adoption and organizational change. Learners will emerge ready to champion AI initiatives that can transform businesses and industries.

    Seamless Learning, Anywhere

    Meet Our Faculty

    Alex Pentland

    Professor, MIT Media Arts and Sciences

    Alex "Sandy" Pentland, the founding faculty director of MIT's Connection Science Research Initiative, specializes in utilizing network science to influence real-world human be...

    Deborah Ancona

    Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management

    Deborah Ancona, Seley Distinguished Professor of Management at MIT Sloan School of Management, is renowned for her groundbreaking research on team dynamics and leadership. Her...

    Guest Speakers

    Bradley Horowitz
    Bradley Horowitz

    General Partner, Wisdom Ventures

    Kaigham “Ken” Gabriel
    Kaigham “Ken” Gabriel

    Chief Operating Officer, Wellcome Leap

    Tony Jebara
    Tony Jebara

    Head of Machine Learning and VP of Engineering, Spotify

    Ajay Bhalla
    Ajay Bhalla

    President, Cyber & Intelligence at Mastercard

    Note: Featured guest speakers are subject to change.

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    Certificate

    Upon successful completion of the program, MIT xPRO grants its participants a certificate of completion and five CEUs. The program is graded as a pass or fail. Participants must receive at least 75% to pass and obtain the certificate of completion.

    After the successful completion of the program, a verified digital certificate will be emailed to participants, at no additional cost, with the name used when registering for the program. 

    All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of MIT xPRO.

    Note:

    • After the successful completion of the program, a verified digital certificate will be emailed to participants, at no additional cost, with the name used when registering for the program.

    • All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of MIT xPRO.

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    FAQ

    Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 401 443 9591 (US) / + 44 189 236 2347 (UK) / +65 3129 7174 (SG).

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