AI for Executives

The AI for Executives programme offers a structured framework designed to help executives understand, evaluate, and effectively implement technology and AI solutions. Participants will gain comprehensive insights into the latest trends, disruptions, and possibilities in technology and AI. The programme focuses on developing a strategic vision and the skills necessary to leverage these technologies for organisational success.

Learn from industry experts and practitioners through interactive workshops, case studies, and discussions, and benefit from networking opportunities with peers from diverse backgrounds and industries. Additionally, participants receive personalised mentoring and support to help implement technology and AI initiatives within their organisations. Join us to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving technological landscape and drive your organisation’s success.

• Develop an enhanced strategic vision and the capability to capitalize on technology and Al advancements.
• Boost innovation and competitiveness by adopting cutting- edge technologies.
• Increase efficiency and productivity through the implementation of Al-driven solutions.
• Strengthen leadership and talent development to successfully navigate digital transformations.
• Accelerate growth and achieve sustainable business performance in a rapidly changing environment.

Online Introduction and Kick-off

• Building awareness
• Introduction to the programme
• Presentation of selfassessment questionnaire
• Introduction to first case study

Module 1: Building Skills Working with Machine Learning & Generative AI

• Hands-on workshop to develop skills in machine learning and generative AI
• Practical exercises and case studies to enhance understanding
• Application of machine learning and generative AI skills to real-world scenarios
• Skill-building exercises and discussions on implementation challenges

Module 2: Implementation and Strategic Foresight

• Strategies for successful implementation of technology and AI within organisations
• Best practices and case studies for effective integration
• Developing strategic foresight to navigate technological changes
• Strategies for effective technology implementation and decision-making processes

Module 3: Building Strategic Vision

• Understanding dis-ruptive forces in the context of technology and AI
• Exploring innovative business models to adapt to disruptions
• Analysis of current trends in technology and AI
• Identifying opportunities and possibilities for strategic advantage

Final Session Online:

• Presentation of action learning projects by participants
• Faculty feedback and support in addressing key issues, risks, and blockages
• Mentoring for participants to deliver action learning projects in their organisations

All of our faculty members have international experience, with many being international professors who possess extensive executive training experience.

Edvins is a technical team lead working across the digital landscape. He is focusing on consulting and development of BI, Low Code, intelligent automation and AI solutions for clients in the Nordics. Edvins has 10 years of international experience in project management and digitalization, and with a deep understanding of operational excellence and change management in sectors such as healthcare, supply chain, FMCG, and education. Before recently returning to Latvia, he spent 7 years working in Australia & New Zealand with Siemens Healthineers being responsible for deployment of digital health platform, delivering digitalization and supply chain projects.

Edvins holds a BSc in Economics & Business from SSE Riga as well as numerious technical certifications related to data, analytics and AI domains.

Daniels Pavļuts, Multi-sector management professional

Daniels is a Latvian multi-sector management practitioner and over the course of his career has held a number of senior management positions in various industries and sectors, such as at Swedbank Latvia, Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Latvian Startup Association. He has also served as a two-time government minister of Latvia. Alongside his managerial work Daniels has consulted companies and governments in Latvia, Baltic countries, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Moldova, and Kosovo. He has 15 years track record as business trainer and executive educator with Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Riga Business School (RTU), RISEBA, BA School of Business and other education providers. His areas of expertise are effective negotiation and dispute resolution, adaptive leadership, change and transformation management, collaboration in organizations and building resilient management teams. 

Rihards Garancs, Managing Director, Executive Education; Faculty Member, SSE Riga

Rihards is the Executive Education Managing Director at SSE Riga and lecturer in undergraduate and Executive MBA programmes across the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Russia, and Hanken Executive Education in Helsinki. He is the Course Director of the Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis and Business & Leadership Skills courses. He is also the Topic Lead for Digital Transformation at the SSE Riga Institute for Strategy.

Rihards runs a consulting practice that develops Business Intelligence, Data Strategy, Data & Digital capability building solutions; he helps companies & their employees advance in business analytics using the latest digital tools.

Rihards holds a double degree MBA in HEC Paris and National University of Singapore, a BSc in Economics & Business from SSE Riga as well as Data Science certification.