Workshop

AI Foundations for Business Leaders

A strategy-first primer for SME owners, MDs, and senior leaders. Cut the hype, align on value levers, risks, and governance—and agree next steps.

What it is

A clear, non-technical session that builds a shared understanding of where AI creates value and how to connect initiatives to your strategy and KPIs.

Target audience

SME Owners & MDs Senior Managers (Ops/Finance/Marketing/HR) Board & C-suite (mid–large)

Problems it solves

  • Noise and buzzwords without a path to ROI.
  • No shared vocabulary across leadership.
  • Governance and risk uncertainty (data, compliance, ethics).
  • Vision–execution gap between leaders and pilot teams.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the four AI value levers: efficiency, growth, compliance, resilience.
  • Frame opportunities and risks with a practical leadership toolkit.
  • Connect AI initiatives to business KPIs and strategic objectives.
  • Know the essentials of governance (risk controls, ethics, regulatory trends).
Output: Leadership alignment brief (priority areas, risks, governance notes, success indicators) + recommended next steps .