AI for Managers - Strategic Understanding, Decision-Making & Responsible Governance

AI for Managers - Strategic Understanding, Decision-Making & Responsible Governance

A one-day executive program designed for leaders who need to understand AI’s strategic impact - without becoming technologists. 

Overview

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how organisations make decisions, design strategies, and manage risk.

Yet many leaders are expected to take critical decisions about AI adoption without necessarily being technology specialists.

AI for Managers is an executive education program designed to bridge this gap. The program helps senior leaders understand how AI works, where it creates real value, and how organisations can adopt it responsibly.

Rather than focusing on coding or technical implementation, the program focuses on leadership judgement, strategic thinking, and responsible governance of AI in real business contexts.

Participants will gain a clear framework to evaluate AI opportunities, interpret AI outputs critically, and make informed decisions about AI adoption within their organisations.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand AI as a socio-technical system shaped by people, data and context

• Identify realistic opportunities where AI can create business value

• Interpret AI outputs and limitations with informed judgement

• Use structured frameworks to evaluate potential AI initiatives

• Understand ethical, governance and organisational implications of AI adoption

Program Structure

The program is delivered through four interactive sessions, combining conceptual clarity with practical discussion.

Session 1 – Understanding Artificial Intelligence

Demystifying modern AI and understanding its capabilities, limitations and business implications.

Session 2 – AI Canvas: Framing AI Opportunities

A structured framework to identify business problems, define value propositions and assess feasibility of AI initiatives.

Session 3 – Experiencing AI Capabilities & Limits

Guided exercises where participants interact with AI tools and learn how to interpret outputs critically.

Session 4 – Ethical & Governance Issues in AI

Understanding risks, accountability structures, and governance frameworks required for responsible AI adoption.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for:

• Senior managers and business leaders

• Strategy and transformation professionals

• Entrepreneurs and founders

• Professionals responsible for digital or AI initiatives

• Decision makers exploring AI adoption in their organisations

No technical or programming background is required.

Faculty

Prof. Vimal Kumar M

Assistant Professor - Management Information Systems

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Prof. Kumar teaches courses such as AI for Managers, Business Analytics and Decision Making, HR Analytics and Digital Technologies. His research focuses on AI-enabled systems, privacy, digital inclusion and technology adoption.

Program Details

Date: 11 April 2026

Venue: Pillai Institute of Management Studies & Research (PIMSR), Navi Mumbai

Format: Executive Learning Program

Program Fee: ₹6,999 per participant

Certification: Certificate of Participation from PIMSR

Why This Program Matters Now

AI adoption is no longer just a technology question - it is a leadership decision.

Organisations increasingly need leaders who understand how to evaluate AI opportunities, interpret outcomes responsibly and guide teams through technological transformation.

This program equips leaders with the frameworks and perspectives needed to make confident, responsible and strategic AI decisions.