Harnessing Generative AI for Successful Business Transformation
Instructor
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Sanjay NadkarniDirector of Innovation & ResearchDr. Sanjay Nadkarni is currently the Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at Arabian Falcon Holding in the UAE. Prior to taking on this role, from 2009 to 2022, he was Director of Innovation & Research and Associate Professor at the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management , a strategic business unit of Jumeirah Group/Dubai Holding.
Sanjay’s domain interests are in the convergence space of digital innovation and sustainability in the services sector. His portfolio comprises academic and applied research, advisory and consultancy assignments for corporate, government and multilateral agencies. His pedagogic practice includes visiting professorships at premier academic institutions in Asia and Europe. He is also a verified Dubai Futures Research Contributor and a Non-resident Fellow of Trends Research & AdvisoryThink Tank. The recognition of his work is reflected in the awards and citations of merit he has received.
Sanjay’s focus is on developing and co-creating applied research and strategy frameworks that have tangible impact on industry and society. He is passionate about using innovation frameworks for leveraging Industry 4.0 and democratizing AI and data science to benefit small & micro-businesses and enjoys mentoring in digital and social entrepreneurship.
This seminar aims to provide senior executives with an in-depth understanding of generative AI’s capabilities and practical applications in different business functions. By the end of the program, participants will be familiar with commonly available generative AI tools and confident in using them to enhance decision-making and drive innovation within their organizations. Furthermore, this course will equip senior executives in Cyprus with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions regarding AI implementation and enable them to drive their businesses forward in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Managers in SMEs and/or large enterprises, who have some decision-making authority and the responsibility to adjust their departments or the organisation either as a result of the everchanging environment or as a result of the emergence of an unexpected crisis like an economic crisis, the emergence of a pandemic etc. These are managers who are in charge of the company or specific sections (or departments) within the company (e.g. operational processes).
The seminar also addresses the needs of managers in SMEs and/or large enterprises who are involved in the development or the implementation of new business initiatives like new lines of products or services, the expansion of the company in new markets etc.
The objectives of the seminar are:
• Understand the fundamentals of generative AI and its relevance in modern business environments.
• Identify opportunities for implementing generative AI in finance, marketing, HR, and administration.
• Gain hands-on experience with Chat GPT, Bard, DALL-E2, and other generative AI tools.
• Develop a strategic framework for integrating generative AI into SME operations.
• Evaluate ethical and legal considerations when using AI in business.
• Foster an innovative AI-centric mindset to drive organizational transformation.
Recent Program Participants
Hourly Schedule
Day 1
- 07:45 - 10:15
- Understanding Generative AI and its Applications
- • Introduction to Generative AI
• Exploring AI in Finance and Marketing
• Generative AI in HR and Administration
• Legal and Ethical Considerations
- 10:15 - 10:30
- Coffee Break
- 10:30 - 12:30
- Engage in hands-on exercises, working with generative AI tools like
- • Chat GPT
• Bard
• DALL-E2
- 12:30 - 13:15
- Lunch Break
- 13:15 - 15:45
- Group discussions and exercises
- • Hands-on with Chat GPT and Bard
• Group discussions and exercises
Day 2
- 07:45 - 10:15
- Implementing Generative AI
- • Develop a comprehensive understanding of generative AI and its applications in business.
• Learn how to integrate generative AI tools into finance, marketing, HR, and administration functions.
• Gain hands-on experience with commonly available generative AI tools.
• Identify opportunities for AI-driven growth and efficiency in their organizations.
• Explore further AI-driven solutions for realworld business challenges.
- 10:15 - 10:30
- Coffee Break
- 10:30 - 12:30
- Case Studies
- • Real-world case studies to illustrate successful AI implementations in SMEs
• Practical demonstrations of AI tools and their applications in finance, marketing, HR, and administration.
• Hands-on Practicals
- 12:30 - 13:15
- Lunch Break
- 13:15 - 15:15
- Developing an AI Strategy
- Implementing AI is a complex process that requires careful planning and consideration. Organizations must ensure that their data is of high quality, define the problem they want to solve, select the right AI model, integrate the system with existing systems, and consider ethical implications.
- 15:15 - 15:30
- Coffee Break
- 15:30 - 16:00
- Group Work on AI Implementation Plans
- • Final Presentations and Course Wrap-Up
• Group Presentations
• Present group projects that contain learning experiences beyond expectations driven by authentic passion and need
Terms and Conditions
The above seminar is fully subsidized by HRDA on the condition that the following criteria is stringently adhered to:
1. Cameras and microphones must be open for the duration of the seminar.
2. Participation for the whole seminar must exceed 75%.
3. 1 device per person must be used.
4. You must ensure you check in punctually at the beginning of the seminar and check out at the end of each day.
5. You are obligated to participate in the follow up onsite 4 Hour visit and you must ensure you check in and check out promptly.
In the event the criteria is not fulfilled satisfactorily and you are rejected by HRDA, please note that you as an individual or your company will be liable to pay the participation fee of €1800.
Finally, please see our cancellation policy:
– Cancellations can be accepted up to 5 working days prior to the seminar without penalties. For any cancellations received after the deadline (or no-shows), the individual or company will be invoiced the full amount per participant.
– Substitutions can be accepted up to 2 working days prior to the seminar without penalties.