Leading with Technology and AI

March 25 and 27, 2025 | 16:00 – 19:00
Online via Zoom platform
EUR 390 + VAT

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.

This course is part of the longer Effective Manager Programme, however, it is also available for purchase and completion as a separate programme.

 

Context

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.

Faculty

Edvins Elferts

Edvins Elferts

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.

Who should attend

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.

Benefits to the organization

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.

Benefits to the participants

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.

Content

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

Participation fee

EUR 390 + VAT

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