Program Overview

Managing AI WISEly

Overview

The Managing AI WISEly program is designed to help managers develop new strategies for responsibly developing, implementing, and using AI technologies in their organizations. The program builds on evidence from case studies and state-of-the-art academic research, providing participants with a deep understanding of how AI technologies can be managed and what can be done to prevent potential organizational risks and pitfalls.

Program Details

• Duration: 9 weeks
• Start date: to be announced
• Lectures: first 8 weeks online, Fridays 14:00-16:00, last session full day in Amsterdam
• Time investment: 2 hours of lectures a week, plus an average of 5 hours of preparation work for each lecture

Learning Objectives

Participants who successfully complete this course will:

• understand what AI technologies are, including the latest generative AI tools, and how they differ from other related technologies
• gain in-depth insights into concrete use cases for developing, implementing, and using AI systems in organizations
• collect a set of best practices for managing AI development and implementation
• reflect on intended outcomes of AI technologies and potential pitfalls, ripple effects, and unintended consequences
• acknowledge the importance of bringing together developers, domain experts, and other relevant stakeholders for AI development and implementation and know how to organize this

Target Audience

This course is designed for managers who:

• are curious about recent AI trends such as GenAI and its implications for management and organization
• have already started or are planning to develop and/or implement AI in their organizations
• are interested in the responsible and human-centric development, implementation, and use of AI technologies

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI technologies and their management, with a focus on practical applications and best practices. The program includes lectures, case studies, and group discussions, providing a unique setting for managers to learn from other organizations and their best practices as well as challenges.