Leading with Technology and AI

In today's age of technological advancement, exciting opportunnities exist for utilising emerging tech solutions to reduce monotonous and repetitive work that individuals may be required to do. Not only it improves the quality of work, but it also allows employees to shift focus to other matters that are more strategic in nature, more inspiring and motivating, as well as provide opportunities for professional growth and development of new skillsets. During this programme you will learn about practical application of some of the automation solutions that exist in the context of business processes.

Rihards Garancs has a double degree MBA from HEC Paris & National University of Singapore and is the Director of Executive Education at SSE Riga. He is also the Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis course at SSE Riga. Furthermore, he runs a consulting company developing Business Intelligence solutions, helping companies advance in business analytics and enabling effective Digital Transformation.

This course is designed for executives, managers, and professionals who want to lead their organizations in the age of technology and AI. It is ideal for those who are responsible for making strategic decisions, managing teams, and driving organizational change.

Knowing what is possible to achieve with the various automation tools allows managers to direct focus and attention on areas that matter. It allows to shift from making sure that the business-as-usual matters are addressed effectively and timely to providing strategic leadership to the organisation as it navigates opportunities and challenges to sustainable success.

Understanding automation tools allows managers to develop their own personal skillset as well as that of their team members.

Reducing manual work spent on repeptitive tasks increasees motivation, while shifting to more strategic matters highlights the value the team brings to the organisation.

The programme will provide attendees with the knowledge and skills required to lead their organizations in the age of technology and AI. It will look into principles on how to assess technologies, how to ensure that it is part of productivity and not a distraction, and finally, how to strategically approach technological change with emergence of AI.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Technologies and AI
  - Understanding the latest developments in technologies and AI
  - The impact of technologies and AI on business operations
  - Best practices for adopting new technologies and integrating them into operations
• Leading with Technologies and AI
  - Developing a strategic vision for technology and AI adoption
  - Understanding the role of leaders in driving organizational change
  - Building a culture of innovation and continuous learning
• Implementation and Integration of Technologies and AI
  - Best practices for implementing new technologies and AI systems
  - Integrating technologies and AI into existing business processes
  - Overcoming the challenges of implementing and integrating new technologies and AI systems
  - Automation opportunities - practical application

EUR 290 + VAT