AI for Boards

As AI continues to reshape industries and redefine the competitive landscape, it brings unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges for organisations. To navigate this rapidly evolving reality, board members must grasp AI's transformative impact. That’s why GUBERNA is proud to introduce its new training programme, AI for Boards.

This comprehensive programme is designed to empower board members to recognise and leverage strategic opportunities such as enhanced efficiency, breakthrough innovations, and smarter decision-making. At the same time, it equips them to proactively address critical risks, including ethical dilemmas, data privacy concerns, and potential operational disruptions.

Empowering board members in the age of Generative AI  

While AI is reshaping industries and redefining the competitive landscape, it presents unprecedented opportunities and significant risks for organisations. Board members must understand AI’s transformative impact to navigate this new reality. Our comprehensive AI training programme will empower you to identify strategic opportunities, such as increased efficiency and innovation, while proactively addressing threats like ethical dilemmas, data misuse, and operational disruptions. By mastering AI’s potential and pitfalls, board members can make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth and ensure the organisation remains resilient in an AI-driven world. 

  • The programme is built on four foundational pillars, each offering crucial insights into the world of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) from a board member's perspective: hands-on experience, strategic opportunities and challenges, GenAI readiness, and risk and governance. 

  • This programme is specifically designed to enhance the effectiveness, measurability, and value creation of GenAI initiatives within organizations, while highlighting the critical role of board governance in navigating AI. 

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For Whom?

This programme is designed for board members and executives with strategic, governance, or leadership responsibilities within organisations, to equip them with the tools and knowledge they need to lead confidently in the age of GenAI. Combining practical experience with strategic foresight, AI for Boards enables participants to transform challenges into opportunities while ensuring responsible and effective AI adoption. 

Programme

The training consists of one training day in Ghent or Brussels from 9:00 until 17:30. The training will be given in English.  

 

PART 1: GenAI: An introduction and strategic challenges 

Led by an AI technology expert, a legal specialist, and a senior risk & compliance strategist, this interactive morning session will explore the strategic, legal, and ethical dimensions of implementing Generative AI in organisations. 

 

PART 2: Hands-on GenAI experience for boards

The afternoon session focuses on how board members can effectively engage with AI. Participants will be guided through a practical cheat sheet and three real-world cases.

 

PART 3: Practical Case Study on GenAI  

The programme concludes with a real-world testimonial by an experienced board member. 

What you'll learn

GenAI: An introduction and strategic challenges:  

Through an immersive Experience Lab, board members will gain a firsthand understanding of: 

  • Core technological components of GenAI, its terminology, capabilities, and risks. 
     
  • Legal implications of deploying GenAI in their organisation. 
     
  • Strategic challenges of GenAI
     

Hands-on GenAI experience for boards:  

The afternoon session focuses on how board members can effectively engage with AI. Participants will be guided through a practical cheat sheet and three real-world cases:

  • A classic business case showcasing how AI can drive innovation in business processes.
     
  • An audit report examining the use and governance of AI practices.
     
  • A reputational incident involving AI.
     

Testimonial: Practical applications of GenAI:  

  • Discover real-world stategies for integrating GenAI into business operations.  

  • Learn how to transform decision-making processes in the boardroom with AI insights.  

  • Gain practical knowledge on leveraging GenAI to create long-term organisational value.  

     

By the end of the day you will have a well-rounded foundation as a board member to responsibly and effectively lead your organisation through AI-driven transformation. 

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