Ai Agents For Business Leaders: Get Ai Transformation Ready

Understand the opportunities, risks, and how to to get ready for AI Agents and drive productivity and efficiency

What you'll learn

What AI Agents are and why they are strategically important

How AI Agents can increase Productivity and Efficiency

The business readiness of AI Agents

Different AI Agent implementation approaches and how to pick one

Understand why your teams and people are critical to successful AI Agent implementation

How to get yourself ready for the skills needed to thrive in a business that uses Agentic AI

What you need to consider to unlock the benefits

Learn the capabilities you will need to support business processes that are automated by Agentic AI

Requirements

Business knowledge and a curiosity about AI's potential impact on your business

Description

This AI Agents for Business Leaders course prepares leaders, executives, managers and their teams for the opportunities and risks that Agentic AI brings.  AI Agent technology has the potential to offer immense value due to its ability to automate business processes and drive significant gains in efficiency and productivity. Organisations that adopt AI Agents will not only seize new opportunities but also gain a competitive edge in their industry. However, early adopters must also be mindful of the risks and limitations that come with this emerging technology. This course equips you and your teams with the knowledge needed to navigate these opportunities and challenges, preparing you for a successful AI Agent implementation across your business. This course prepares you and your teams for AI Agents by giving you the following knowledge:Understanding AI Agents and Their Strategic Importance: Learn what AI Agents are, why they matter, and how they can drive transformation.Exploring the Evolution and Maturity of AI Agents: Discover the development timeline and the current readiness of AI Agents for business use.Understand Implementation Approaches for AI Agents: Uncover different methods for integrating AI Agents and the practical considerations for business readiness.Prepare Your Organisation for AI Agent Adoption: Gain insights into key requirements and considerations for a successful AI Agent implementation.Throughout the course, we introduce our key frameworks, such as our AI Agent Capability Pyramid and AI Agent Maturity Model, to help you understand the range of capabilities AI Agents can bring and assess their maturity across different business functions. You can use this in your business to help you evaluate where the benefits are.Course Highlights:What AI Agents Are and Why They Matter: A foundational understanding of AI Agents and their transformative potential.The Evolving Landscape of AI Agents: Keep pace with technological advancements and maturity in the AI Agent ecosystem, including Microsoft's AI Agents, Salesforce's Agentforce and Anthropi's Computer Use.How to Evaluate and Select AI Agent Partners: Learn about the top players in AI Agent development and how to choose the right implementation approach for your business.Key Considerations for Successful Implementation: Get practical advice on strategy, planning, and risk management for Agentic AI adoption.There is a lot of hype, uncertainty and scepticism regarding generative AI and AI Agents. This course offers a grounded approach built on real business experience. Created by seasoned consultants and executives with over 40 years of combined experience across blue-chip corporations, start-ups, and SMEs in the US, UK, Europe, and Oceania, this course delivers practical insights to help you make informed decisions.As part of this course, you get a suite of resources that you can use to further understand AI Agents and plan your implementation:AI Agent Capabilities Pyramid Resource Sheet - a walkthrough of the different capabilities in the AI Agent capability pyramid with explanation of each capability.AI Agent Maturity Matrix - a resource sheet that categories different levels of Agent maturity across your business's processes.Note: This course is designed for business leaders seeking strategic AI Agent knowledge and does not deep-dive into specific tools or technologies.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Understand what AI Agents are and why they are strategically important

Lecture 2 Understand the Evolution of AI Agents and their Business Readiness

Lecture 3 Explore the Different AI Agent Implementation Approaches

Lecture 4 Understand the Importance of Human in the Loop and Human-Centered Design

Lecture 5 Key Considerations when Planning your AI Agent Implementation

Business Leaders,Business Professionals,Business Executives