AI for Business Leaders — 6-Week Roadmap
For: CEOs, VPs, directors, and senior managers who need to understand AI strategically and lead AI adoption in their organizations.6 weeks
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Week 1: AI Literacy for Leaders
Milestones
- Can explain LLMs, generative AI, and machine learning in plain business language
- Understand what AI can and cannot do today versus common misconceptions
- Completed 10 hands-on prompts to experience AI capabilities firsthand
- Can evaluate AI vendor claims with healthy skepticism
Resources
- What Is an LLM? (Glossary)
- AI for Business (Topic Hub)
- Prompt Engineering Basics (Tutorial)
- McKinsey State of AI Report
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Week 2: Strategic Planning with AI
Milestones
- Used AI to analyze a competitive landscape and generate strategic insights
- Created a SWOT analysis with AI assistance for your business unit
- Can identify which business functions have the highest AI ROI potential
- Drafted an initial AI opportunity assessment for your organization
Resources
- AI for Strategic Planning (Topic Deep-Dive)
- AI Strategy Framework (Tutorial)
- Competitive Analysis with AI (Tutorial)
- Harvard Business Review AI Strategy Collection
3
Week 3: AI for Decision-Making and Analysis
Milestones
- Used AI to synthesize a complex report into executive-ready insights
- Had AI model multiple scenarios for a business decision
- Can articulate the difference between AI-assisted and AI-automated decisions
- Created a decision framework for when to trust AI recommendations
Resources
- AI for Risk Assessment (Topic Deep-Dive)
- AI for Board Reporting (Topic Deep-Dive)
- Data-Driven Decision Making with AI (Tutorial)
- AI Decision Framework Template
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Week 4: Building Your AI Business Case
Milestones
- Calculated potential ROI for 3 AI use cases in your organization
- Identified quick wins versus strategic AI investments
- Drafted a pilot proposal for your highest-priority AI initiative
- Understand build versus buy trade-offs for AI solutions
Resources
- AI ROI Calculator (Tool)
- AI Pilot Program Template
- AI for Business (Topic Hub)
- Deloitte AI Business Case Framework
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Week 5: Leading AI Adoption
Milestones
- Created an AI usage policy draft for your team or organization
- Identified AI champions and early adopters in your organization
- Developed a change management plan for AI tool rollout
- Can address common employee concerns about AI displacement
Resources
- AI Ethics & Responsible Use (Topic Hub)
- Change Management for AI Adoption (Tutorial)
- AI Policy Templates for Organizations
- Leading Through AI Transformation Guide
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Week 6: AI Governance and Scaling
Milestones
- Established AI governance principles for your organization
- Created a 90-day AI adoption roadmap with measurable KPIs
- Can evaluate AI vendors and tools against organizational requirements
- Presented your AI strategy to at least one stakeholder group
Resources
- AI Governance Framework (Tutorial)
- AI Vendor Evaluation Checklist
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- Scaling AI Across the Enterprise Guide
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