Understanding, Using & Governing AI for Directors

Generative AI (Gen AI) is not just the future, it is the present. It has the power to revolutionise companies, providing significant gains in productivity, efficiency and decision-making. Board directors have a responsibility to harness the power of Gen AI to drive progress and build a better business. In order to stay ahead directors need to cultivate a mindset of continuous learning and be open to curiosity.

The Financial Times Board Director Programme is delighted to be able to offer directors the opportunity to learn from one of the top AI practitioners in the world in this highly practical and interactive workshop. Danilo McGarry shares his unparalleled experience and knowledge to enable participants to fully understand how AI can help to improve their organisations across the board, and to understand how they personally can drive that improvement.

Course Overview

This intensive one-day course is designed for board directors who need to personally utilise AI in their governance roles as well as to effectively oversee AI implementation within their organisations. The programme follows a practical approach, with the morning focused on hands-on AI applications for board responsibilities, and the afternoon dedicated to governance frameworks, ethics, and risk management.

Objectives

• Equip board members with practical AI skills relevant to their governance responsibilities
  
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of AI governance structures needed at the board level
  
• Establish ethical frameworks and risk mitigation strategies for responsible AI implementation
  
• Enable board members to lead by example in AI adoption and governance

Format

• Morning: Practical AI usage for board responsibilities and why this is important
  
• Afternoon: AI governance, risk mitigation, ethical considerations and scalability for governing AI within companies as a board member