| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Sandton, Gauteng | 2 Days | |
| 02 - 04 November 2026 | Sandton, Gauteng | 3 Days |
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Senior leaders do not need to become AI practitioners — they need enough strategic fluency to ask the right questions, evaluate opportunities, and make sound investment and adoption decisions. This fast-paced executive briefing distils the essentials of AI strategy, opportunity assessment, and organisational readiness into two focused days.
Delivered through discussion-driven sessions using real business case studies rather than technical demonstrations, this briefing serves as a lighter entry point ahead of Prospen’s 5-day Mini-MBA: AI and Digital Transformation, for leaders who want deeper follow-up. It works equally well as a standalone briefing for leaders who simply need working AI literacy for oversight and decision-making.
This briefing equips you to evaluate, sponsor, and govern AI initiatives with confidence, without needing to become a technical practitioner.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Explain core AI concepts and capabilities in plain, non-technical business language
Identify realistic AI opportunities and risks within their own organisation
Assess organisational readiness for AI adoption
Ask informed questions when evaluating AI vendor proposals or internal business cases
Understand the basics of AI governance and risk to sponsor initiatives responsibly
Distinguish AI hype from genuine strategic opportunity
Leave with a personal action plan for the next AI decision on their desk
Strategic Fluency in Two Days: Get enough AI literacy to lead confidently, without becoming a technologist.
Ask Sharper Questions: Walk into vendor pitches and business cases able to separate substance from hype.
Governance-Ready Sponsorship: Understand enough AI governance and risk to sponsor initiatives responsibly.
Built for Executive Time: A fast-paced, discussion-driven format designed around how senior leaders actually learn.
A Clear Path Deeper: Use this as a standalone briefing, or as the natural lead-in to Prospen’s 5-day Mini-MBA: AI and Digital Transformation.
This AI for Business Leaders Executive Briefing is designed for:
CEOs, Executives, and Senior Managers Evaluating AI Adoption
Board Members and Directors Seeking Working AI Literacy for Oversight Purposes
Department Heads Assessing AI Opportunities Within Their Function
Leaders Preparing to Sponsor or Approve AI Initiatives
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
DAY 1 — Understanding AI and Where It Fits in Your Organisation
Session 1: AI in Plain Business Terms
What AI can and can’t do, explained without the jargon
Cutting through AI hype to focus on genuine business capability
Key AI terms every executive should be able to use confidently
Framing AI as a strategic decision, not just a technology purchase
Practical Exercise: Translate a piece of AI vendor jargon into plain business language for your board.
Session 2: Where the Real Opportunities Are
Common patterns in where AI creates genuine business value
Identifying realistic AI opportunities within your own organisation
Distinguishing quick wins from long-term strategic bets
Learning from real business case studies of AI adoption
Practical Exercise: Identify two realistic AI opportunities within your own function or organisation.
Session 3: Assessing Organisational Readiness
Key readiness factors: data, people, process, and culture
Common reasons AI initiatives stall or fail to deliver value
Assessing your organisation’s readiness honestly and specifically
Sequencing AI adoption to match organisational maturity
Practical Exercise: Score your organisation’s AI readiness across the key readiness factors.
DAY 2 — Evaluating, Governing, and Acting
Session 4: Evaluating AI Opportunities and Vendor Proposals
Questions that separate a strong AI business case from a weak one
What to ask AI vendors before committing budget or data
Evaluating build, buy, and partner options for AI initiatives
Red flags that signal an AI proposal isn’t ready for sign-off
Practical Exercise: Draft a question set for evaluating a sample AI vendor proposal or internal business case.
Session 5: Governance, Risk, and Responsible Adoption
AI governance basics every sponsor should understand
Key risk categories: data, bias, security, and reputational exposure
What responsible AI sponsorship looks like in practice
Setting oversight expectations without stalling progress
Practical Exercise: Identify the top three governance questions you’d raise before sponsoring an AI initiative.
Session 6: Close-Out — Building Your Personal Action Plan
Consolidating two days of discussion into clear next steps
Prioritising your organisation’s most promising AI opportunity
Deciding whether deeper follow-up, such as the 5-day Mini-MBA, is the right next step
Committing to specific actions for the weeks ahead
Practical Exercise: Leave the briefing with a personal action plan for the next AI decision on your desk.
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