Program Context
Bridge the AI Leadership
Gap
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly shaping strategic decisions, business models, and organisational governance. Senior leaders increasingly face decisions about AI adaption without necessarily being technology specialists.
This program bridges this gap by focusing on leadership judgment, informed decision-making, and responsible governance of AI in real business contexts.
Understand AI
Systems
Grasp AI as a socio-technical system shaped by people, data, and institutional context
Critical
Interpretation
Interpret AI outputs
and limitations with informed, critical judgement
Strategic
Prioritization
Identify and prioritise
AI opportunities
using leadership frameworks
Ethical
Governance
Navigate key ethical and governance challenges associated with AI
Program Structure
Four Interactive Sessions
Each session addresses a critical dimension of AI leadership, combining academic depth with practical frameworks.
90 minutes
01
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Demystifies modern AI and positions it as a leadership concern. Learn what AI systems are (and are not), distinguish types of AI, and identify realistic value levers and limitations.
02
AI Canvas, Framing AI Use Cases
90 minutes
Use a structured AI Canvas to frame business problems, value propositions, data requirements, and risks. Focus on strategic alignment and feasibility assessment.
03
Hands-on AI, Experiencing Capabilities
90 minutes
Through guided exercises, experience AI outputs and learn how to interpret them, recognising uncertainty and the role of human judgement for responsible usage.
04
Ethical & Governance Issues in AI
90 minutes
Explore ethical, legal, and governance considerations including risk tiering, accountability structures, and human-in-the-loop controls.
FACULTY AT
IIM Calcutta
FACULTY
Prof. Vimal Kumar M
Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Prof. Vimal Kumar M teaches courses such as AI for Managers, Business Analytics and Decision Making, HR Analytics, Transformative Digital Technologies, and Digital Startups at IIM Calcutta.
His research focuses on the intersection of AI-enabled systems, privacy, digital inclusion, and technology adoption, with publications in leading international journals.
In this workshop, Prof. Kumar brings together academic depth and practical frameworks to help leaders understand AI applications, risks, and informed decision-making.
AI for Managers
What You Get
Program Deliverables
Beyond the core faculty-led sessions, gain access to resources that support ongoing leadership application.
Strategic
Frameworks
AI leadership decision-making frameworks to apply immediately
Curated Reading Pack
Global thought leadership on AI strategy and governance
Leadership Community
Invitation-only senior leadership community access
Certificate
Certificate of Participation from Pillai Univeresity
Who Should Attend
Designed for Senior Leaders
No specialised technical or programming background is required. This program is tailored for decision makers who want to lead AI initiatives confidently.