Empowering Productivity and Growth with AI

Gain the strategic insight to harness AI and unlock your organisation’s potential

This one-day course is designed for senior professionals and advisors in leadership roles who are responsible for driving business transformation. Whether you're a director, department head, or part of the leadership team in a smaller organisation, this course will equip you with the knowledge and strategic understanding needed to make informed decisions about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in your organisation - regardless of your technical background.

Led by AI and digital technology experts from the University of Exeter, the course explores how AI can enhance business operations across all industries. You'll discover practical ways to boost productivity, improve efficiency in back-office functions, and create an AI strategy tailored to your organisation’s needs. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with actionable insights and a clearer vision for implementing AI to support innovation and sustainable growth. 

This course is suited to:

This course is ideal for professionals in leadership or advisory roles who are shaping strategy and driving transformation. You don’t need a technical background - just curiosity and a desire to explore what AI can do for your organisation.

You are likely to be:

• Leading a department, function, or organisation
• Involved in innovation, transformation, or strategic planning
• Advising clients or stakeholders on digital change
• Exploring how AI could support long-term growth and efficiency

Whether you're from the private, public, or third sector, this course will help you understand AI's potential and apply it in a practical, business-focused way.

What will I learn?

• Eight hours of guided learning spread over 24 hours (5pm - 5pm)
• Structured as four 2-hour sessions with academic experts  
• A mix of lectures, interactive activities, and group work
• Day 1: 4:30pm arrival and refreshments, 5pm-7pm session, informal dinner at 7pm then after-dinner speaker and networking until 9pm
• Day 2: 9am-5pm with three taught sessions, breaks and lunch 

Faculty staff

The programme is taught by world experts in Artificial Intelligence.

Benefits

Evidence shows that businesses who adopt AI are more likely to be successful, yet digital and data skills gaps are recorded to cost UK businesses up to 8.5% of revenue (Department of Science, Information and Technology).   

Empowering Productivity and Growth with AI gives you the insight and tools to lead with confidence in an AI-driven world. By joining this course, you will learn:

• Strategic Clarity in AI and Digital Tech: Gain a deep understanding of how to achieve strategic clarity in a fast-moving environment, leveraging AI and digital technologies to stay ahead.
• Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical activities like AI-powered sprints and Wardley Mapping to identify and leverage AI opportunities within your organisation.
• Responsible AI Practices: Learn the principles of Responsible Innovation and how to implement Responsible AI (RAI) to ensure ethical and sustainable AI integration.
• Critical Thinking in AI: Develop the ability to distinguish AI hype from real-world impact and critically assess the strengths and limitations of generative AI tools.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow leaders and experts in AI and digital technology, building valuable relationships and sharing insights that can benefit your organisation.

Start dates

15th July 2025, 5pm (arrival and refreshments from 4.30pm)

Taking place at Exeter Streatham Campus

Costs

Standard Price: £500pp

The price includes dinner, lunch and break refreshments.