AI and Business Strategy

Overview

Like the printing press, steam engine, and electricity of previous eras, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to become one of the most consequential general-purpose technologies the world has ever seen—one that will radically transform business, government, and society.

By navigating through three logically flowing virtual sessions, you will develop a better understanding of the disruptive potential of AI, how it fits into the long arc of technological change, and how this time is different.

You will also develop greater awareness and appreciation for how generative AI technologies are transforming organizational functions and processes—as well as catalyzing product and service innovations at breathtaking speed—while recognizing important ethical issues that need to be addressed. Looking ahead, you will come to better appreciate how the AI landscape is evolving and the implications this will have for the future of work and organizational strategy at large.

How you will learn

This AI and Business Strategy executive sprint from University of Waterloo offers multiple modes of learning that will allow you to get up-to-speed quickly on how AI is set to radically transform business, government, and society. This includes:

• 90-minute live sessions comprised of short presentations, faculty-guided and peer-led discussions.
• Curated readings that will allow you to dig deeper into specific topics of interest.
• Action learning thought-starters that will apply the 3R model to your organization or one with which you are familiar.