An Introduction to AI for Executives
Half-Day Virtual Leadership Workshop – Applying AI to Strategy Execution, OKRs & Agile
Our Introduction to AI for Executives workshop gives senior leaders a clear, confident, and hands-on introduction to Artificial Intelligence — without the jargon. Designed for the C-suite and directors, this AI for leaders session focuses on showing you exactly how AI can be applied to your own strategic priorities, from sharpening OKRs to streamlining decision-making and tracking progress in real time.
You’ll work through real-world leadership scenarios, explore live demonstrations of AI tools you can use immediately, and map practical AI applications directly to your strategy execution challenges. We blend proven OKR and agile frameworks with actionable AI use cases so that you leave not just informed, but with a concrete plan and toolkit you can put into practice the next day.
About Our AI for Executives Workshop
Certification
None.
Class Size
Minimum 6; Maximum 12
Duration
0.5 days (4 hours)
Pre-Requisites
No AI or Agile experience required.
Standard Cost
Enquire for pricing.
Delivery
In person and online learning experience options to suit your needs.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this Intro to AI for leadership workshop, you will:
- Assess your AI adoption readiness
- Understand the real opportunities and limitations of AI for executives
- See how AI can turn strategy into measurable, high-impact OKRs
- Understand how to reduce AI hallucinations, validate your responses and elevate your prompt engineering for better outcomes
- Learn to apply AI in an agile execution cadence for faster decisions and course-correction
- Identify immediate, safe, and valuable AI applications in your leadership work
- Leave with a practical action plan and resources for implementing AI in your strategy execution process
Why You Should Take This Course
The rapid rise of AI has made it a top-line priority for business leaders across industries. Early adopters of AI adoption report productivity improvements of up to 37% and significant ROI from integrating AI into their operations. Over the past year, there has been a notable surge in AI adoption and investment, reflecting a growing organisational commitment to leveraging AI for business growth. For executives, understanding and leading AI initiatives is no longer optional: it’s essential to maintaining a competitive advantage and driving sustainable growth.
However, many senior leaders feel overwhelmed by the complexity of AI or uncertain about how to start the AI adoption process. This AI for execs workshop cuts through the hype and focuses on practical, actionable steps to use AI as an enabler rather than just a tool for its own sake. By appropriately weighing trade offs and addressing risks with proper governance and board-level oversight, executives can ensure the company's investments in AI are aligned with strategy, well-governed, and closely monitored to support growth while managing risks. Leadership must also deliver clear top down messages about AI strategy and expectations, as these communications set the tone for organisational culture and influence employee engagement during AI transformation.
AI For Execs Format
Duration: Half-day (3–4 hours) virtual workshop
Format: Live facilitation, interactive exercises, real-world examples, and peer discussion
Agenda at a glance:
- Demystifying AI for Leaders – What AI is (and isn’t), and how it augments executive decision-making
- AI for Strategic Alignment & OKR Clarity – Using AI to set better goals and maintain organisational focus
- AI in Agile Execution – Embedding AI in weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadences to accelerate feedback and delivery
- Your AI Leadership Action Plan – Identifying high-value opportunities for immediate application
Recommended Attendees
This AI for execs workshop is tailored for:
- C-suite executives and directors from any industry or function
- Senior leaders responsible for setting or delivering organisational strategy
- Leadership teams exploring AI adoption but unsure how to start safely and effectively
- Organisations already using OKRs or agile methods who want to integrate AI for greater impact
Why Choose McKenna Agile Consultants?
This isn’t a generic AI seminar. We bring deep expertise in software development, digital transformation, strategy execution, OKRs, and agile transformation — and show you exactly how AI fits into those proven approaches. You’ll see how AI can:
- Automate reporting and analysis so you spend more time leading, less time chasing updates
- Enhance decision-making with real-time data and insights
- Strengthen alignment between strategy and day-to-day actions
All while keeping leadership in control and ensuring ethical, responsible AI adoption.
Enquiry For AI for Executives Workshop
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