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AI Transformation and Leadership

AI Transformation and Leadership

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Application closes 16th Jul 2026

Why should you join this program?

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    Enterprise-Ready AI Playbook

    Walk away with an Enterprise-Ready AI Playbook that translates program learning into a practical roadmap for organizational implementation and measurable business impact.

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    Apply Strategic Frameworks

    Design, evaluate, and prioritize AI initiatives using executive-focused frameworks centered on feasibility, scalability, and business ROI.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

What will you learn?

Through a structured learning journey, you will build the capability to:

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    Evaluate AI’s strategic evolution and identify where it creates enterprise value

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    Understand the workings of Generative and Agentic AI to determine their strategic application

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    Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases aligned with business goals

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    Build and refine a roadmap linking AI initiatives to financial and strategic ROI

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    Apply human-centered design to ensure ethical AI implementation and sustainable adoption

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    Leverage critical thinking frameworks for strategic decision-making in the age of AI implementation

Why Chicago Booth?

  • #1 Best Part-time MBA Programs in the U.S.

    #1 Best Part-time MBA Programs in the U.S.

    U.S. News & World Report, 2025

  • #1 Business Schools in the U.S.

    #1 Business Schools in the U.S.

    U.S. News & World Report, 2023

  • #2 MBA Programs in the U.S.

    #2 MBA Programs in the U.S.

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KEY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Why choose this program?

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    Hands-On Learning

    Apply AI using industry-relevant tools, practical frameworks, and cross-industry Booth-style case studies.

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    Enterprise AI Value Mapping

    Identify and align high-value AI opportunities with core business goals to drive measurable impact across growth, efficiency, and decision-making.

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    AI Use Case Design Canvas

    Design, evaluate, and prioritize AI initiatives using executive-focused frameworks centered on feasibility, scalability, and business ROI.

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    Peer Collaboration and Feedback

    Sharpen strategic thinking through collaborative problem-solving, executive peer reviews, and real-world AI implementation discussions.

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    Learning Support

    Get personalized guidance from a dedicated program manager and academic support via Great Learning Community, project forums, and peer groups.

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    Credentials and Recognition

    Earn a Chicago Booth Certificate of Completion, receive a digital badge to share on LinkedIn, and gain access to the Executive Education private LinkedIn group.

Tools and Frameworks

The Art of the Possible — Build use cases

AI Use Case Design Canvas — Structure and define initiatives

Aligned-Impactful-Doable — Down-selection

MAPFOR(TH) — Prioritization

JTBD (Jobs to Be Done) — Human-centred design

AI RACI Matrix — Implementation

The Art of the Possible — Build use cases

AI Use Case Design Canvas — Structure and define initiatives

Aligned-Impactful-Doable — Down-selection

MAPFOR(TH) — Prioritization

JTBD (Jobs to Be Done) — Human-centred design

AI RACI Matrix — Implementation

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Who is the program for?

Senior leaders, innovation executives, and functional managers seeking AI-driven business transformation

  • Senior Leaders

    Decision-makers who drive organizational strategy and seek to create scalable value through AI.

  • Innovation Executives

    Professionals leading digital innovation initiatives and moving beyond experimentation to achieve measurable impact

  • Functional Managers

    Leaders responsible for strategic decision-making and operational improvement

  • Technology and Management Consultants

    Individuals who advise organizations on technology strategy, digital transformation, and AI adoption

What will you learn in the program?

The curriculum equips participants with practical tools and frameworks to translate AI ideas into actionable enterprise strategy and initiatives. It covers human-centered design and methods for driving measurable impact, enabling leaders to guide responsible AI adoption and create enterprise value with clarity and strategic discipline.

  • Live Sessions

    With Industry Mentors

  • Masterclasses

    Monthly by Booth Faculty

  • Booth-Style

    Case-Studies

MODULE 01: AI VALUE FOUNDATIONS: PREDICT OR DECIDE?

Explore how AI creates value across prediction, personalization, and execution. Learn to frame real business problems, understand AI fundamentals, and differentiate between Generative and Agentic AI in strategic contexts.

Key Takeaway

Best AI Strategy is a Good Business Strategy.

Topics

Enterprise AI Value Mapping; Predictive vs. Generative vs. Agentic AI.

AI Playbook Elements

Gain a basic understanding of Enterprise AI Value Mapping, its purpose, potential, and limitations, and use it to map your team’s, firm’s, or organization’s AI value-generation opportunities.

MODULE 02: HARNESSING GEN-AI: YOUR NEXT CO-PILOT: PILOT WITH PURPOSE

Examine how generative AI augments creativity, productivity, and decision support. Evaluate high-value co-pilot applications and the ethical safeguards required to manage intellectual property, data, and trust.

Key Takeaway

Co-Pilots Earn the Right to be Co-Workers.

Topics

Generative AI for Productivity; Ethics and Validation in AI.

AI Playbook Elements

Identify productive generative AI co-pilot use cases in your firm. Select the top high-value generative AI use case candidates.

MODULE 03: HARNESSING AGENTIC AI: YOUR NEXT CO-WORKER: COLLABORATION BEATS REPLACEMENT

Discover how agentic AI moves beyond prediction to autonomous execution. Analyze how it scales decision-making, drives ROI, and complements human expertise.

Key Takeaway

Target Alignment Prevents Bias.

Topics

Agentic AI in Enterprise Systems; Balancing Autonomy and Oversight.

AI Playbook Elements

Identify worthwhile agentic AI use cases in your firm. Select the top high-value agentic AI use case candidates.

WEEK 4 | LEARNING BREAK

MODULE 04: AI IDEATION AND PRIORITIZATION: DATA FIRST, MODELS SECOND

Identify and prioritize AI opportunities using Booth’s Aligned–Impactful–Doable (AID) framework. Learn to map organizational objectives, data requirements, and success metrics to achieve early wins.

Key Takeaway

Down Select Before You Start Building.

Topics

AI Use Case Design Canvas; Balanced Scorecard for AI.

AI Playbook Elements

Refine the top generative AI and agentic AI use case candidates. Identify value propositions, AI objectives, data requirements, and key stakeholders for each.

MODULE 05: AI ROADMAP AND ROI MASTERY: PREDICT, MEASURE, LEARN

Translate ideas into measurable outcomes by constructing a staged AI roadmap. Assess desirability, feasibility, and viability to ensure sustainable business impact.

Key Takeaway

Prediction vs. Experimentation—Can AI Beat Experimentation?

Topics

ROI Metrics for AI; MAPFORTH Framework for Prioritization.

AI Playbook Elements

Use the MAPFORTH Framework for use case prioritization to downselect and prioritize AI use case candidates. Create a prospective AI roadmap for your organization.

MODULE 06: HUMAN-CENTERED INNOVATION: DESIGN FOR COLLABORATION

Use design thinking to align AI initiatives with human needs and adoption drivers. Learn structured ideation, rapid prototyping, and stakeholder empathy to drive sustainable transformation.

Key Takeaway

Collaboration Beats Replacement.

Topics

Human-Centered Design for AI; Job-To-Be-Done Framework.

AI Playbook Elements

Apply a human-centered design process to refine AI use case design. Build the business case and develop a stakeholder engagement plan to secure support for each AI use case candidate.

WEEK 8 | LEARNING BREAK

MODULE 07: PERSUASIVE STORYTELLING AND INFLUENCE FOR AI CHANGE MANAGEMENT: LEAD WITH INQUIRY

Develop persuasive, evidence-based narratives that inspire organizational adoption. Apply behavioral insights to craft compelling pitches for AI-driven change.

Key Takeaway

Disciplined Inquiry Leads to Informed Influence.

Topics

Phases for Operationalizing AI Implementation; MASER Framework.

AI Playbook Elements

Apply the MASER Framework for intrapreneurial storytelling. Develop a use case problem statement, elevator pitch, and persuasive argument to build support for your AI initiatives.

MODULE 08: YOUR AI STRATEGY PLAYBOOK SHOWCASE: FROM INSIGHT TO IMPACT

Integrate your frameworks, use cases, and roadmap into a cohesive AI Playbook. Present your strategy for peer feedback and refine it into a concrete execution plan.

Key Takeaway

Review, Reflection, and Continuous Learning.

Topics

AI Playbook Presentation; Scaling Organizational Impact.

AI Playbook Elements

Integrate the backlog, design canvas, and roadmap into a cohesive AI Playbook. Apply the Job-To-Be-Done framework to prioritize and refine AI initiatives. Strengthen the AI plan using structured peer input. Present a clear, persuasive case that secures stakeholder buy-in.

SELF-PACED MODULE | CLAUDE-BASED AI WORKFLOWS

This module is designed to build practical capability in applying Generative AI and Agentic AI using the Claude ecosystem in real-world contexts. Participants build the ability to design, execute, and evaluate AI-driven workflows for real-world applications, supported by ~5 hours of structured learning.

Design and Execute AI Workflows

- Model selection and prompt engineering using Claude Chat - Agentic workflow design and orchestration using Claude CoWork - Plan → Approve → Execute → Iterate framework - Designing workflows with reasoning, tools, and multi-step execution - Applying concepts through real-world case studies

Build and Deploy AI Systems at Scale

- API integration and model usage using Claude Code - Tool integration using the Model Context Protocol - Designing agentic systems with memory, tools, and orchestration - Performance optimisation, cost considerations, and system reliability - Responsible AI principles, including alignment approaches such as Constitutional AI

DISCLAIMER

Curriculum content is indicative. Topic outlines remain under faculty purview and are subject to change.

What is the AI Playbook?

Leave with an actionable, hands-on AI Playbook grounded in Booth’s evidence based frameworks

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Enterprise-Ready

AI Playbook

Description

Build a complete AI Playbook, a personalized framework for executing AI-driven transformation. The playbook is grounded in Booth’s legacy of disciplined inquiry and informed by leading research from Anindya Misra, Xiou Xiu, Gregory Ludwig, and Susan Athey, connecting AI strategy to target alignment, predictive precision, human decision improvement, and causal reasoning.

Skills you will learn

  • AI Strategy
  • Business Transformation
  • Strategic Decision-Making
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Build

An Enterprise AI Roadmap

Description

Integrate insights, frameworks, and AI use cases into a cohesive, enterprise-ready roadmap.

Skills you will learn

  • AI Strategy
  • Roadmap Development
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Navigate

Risk and Responsible Adoption

Description

Evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and plan for ethical and responsible AI adoption.

Skills you will learn

  • AI Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Responsible AI
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Refine and Present

Your AI Strategy

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Present your strategy in a playbook showcase, receive peer feedback, and refine it into a concrete execution plan.

Skills you will learn

  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Alignment

Earn a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge from Chicago Booth

Earn a globally recognized credential from a top U.S. university and showcase it to your network

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    #1 Best Part-time MBA Program in the U.S.

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    #1 Business School

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    #2 U.S. MBA Programs

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Who are the faculty for the program?

Learn from world-class Booth faculty

  • James Janega

    James Janega

    Adjunct Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship

    Managing Partner at Growth Innovation Strategy Group, guiding global organizations to unlock growth through agile and innovative strategies.

    Over two decades of experience bridging strategy and innovation across industries including AI, finance, energy, and education.

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Who are the mentors for this program?

Join interactive AI strategy sessions with industry leaders for real-world insights and personalized guidance.

  • Kunal Tanwar - Mentor

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    Director, AI, Business Intelligence & Data Management, Google
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  • Georg Huettenegger - Mentor

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    Generative and Conversational AI Leader, Deloitte Consulting
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  • Arup Das - Mentor

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    Senior Director Innovation - AI-Data Products-Analytics, Faegre Drinker
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Course fee

The course fee is USD 3,200

Benefits of learning with us

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    Understand AI’s evolution, distinguish key applications, and identify where it creates enterprise value

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    Spot high-value AI opportunities and design a roadmap aligned to financial and strategic ROI

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    Apply human-centered design to ensure ethical AI implementation and adoption that secures stakeholder buy-in

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    Leverage critical thinking frameworks for strategic decision-making in the age of AI implementation

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The admission process is conducted on a rolling basis and will be closed once the requisite number of candidates are enrolled.

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Chicago Booth Executive Education is collaborating with online education provider Great Learning to offer AI Transformation and Leadership program. This program leverages University of Chicago Booth's expertise in quantitative analysis and social science to develop practical insights and tools that solve business and social challenges with AI. Great Learning collaborates with institutions like Chicago Booth to manage enrollments (including all payment services and invoicing), technology, and participant support.

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Program Details

Who is the program designed for?

This executive leader development program is designed for senior leaders, innovation executives, and functional managers who want to drive business transformation through AI and move from experimentation to measurable organizational impact.

What are the key learning outcomes of this program?

The key learning outcomes of this AI Transformation and Leadership program are:

  1. Understand key concepts of AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI and their relevance to business strategy.

  2. Evaluate the feasibility, risks, and ROI of GenAI and Agentic AI initiatives using a structured playbook and framework.

  3. Design strategic workflows incorporating GenAI and agent-based systems for various business scenarios.

  4. Develop an adoption roadmap and playbook for implementing AI automation within your organization.

What is the duration and weekly learning commitment?

The AI Transformation and Leadership program spans 10 weeks and requires a commitment of 8–10 hours per week.

How does the program help participants bridge the gap between theoretical AI concepts and real-world applications?

The program bridges this gap by offering:

  • Practical frameworks and playbooks that translate AI theory into step-by-step execution for organizations.

  • Real-world application focus, ensuring participants apply AI concepts to workplace scenarios and business needs.

  • Tools and structured methods that guide the design, prioritization, and implementation of AI initiatives.

  • A playbook-driven approach that prepares participants to lead large AI initiatives confidently and systematically.

How is this program different from a typical AI leadership course or leader development course?

The AI Transformation and Leadership program differs from a typical AI leadership course or executive leadership certificate course by focusing on enterprise execution rather than introductory concepts. The program differs in how it applies AI at the enterprise level, in the following ways:

  • Focuses on enterprise-level AI execution rather than introductory concepts or isolated use cases.

  • This program draws directly on research from Booth’s Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, moving beyond general theory to apply uncertainty-driven de-risking methods adapted from real-world practice.

  • Applies evidence-based frameworks and real-world case studies to guide AI initiatives from strategy through implementation.

  • Instead of broad leadership theory, the program emphasizes evidence-based methods, enterprise-focused AI workflows, and structured approaches to apply AI leadership development within real business contexts.

What is the AI Transformation and Leadership program?

The AI Transformation and Leadership program is a 10-week online executive leader development program by Chicago Booth Executive Education. It equips senior managers, directors, and executives with strategic frameworks and actionable tools to leverage AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI for business growth.

Faculty, Curriculum and Projects

Is this program similar to an AI certificate course that teaches general AI concepts?

No. While many AI certificate courses focus on technical tools or introductory AI topics, this program is designed specifically for organizational leaders who want to apply AI in leadership development and strategic decision-making. The curriculum focuses on Generative AI, Agentic AI, ROI evaluation, AI road mapping, and the creation of a comprehensive AI playbook. providing a structured approach to leading AI-driven transformation across teams and enterprises.

How practical is the curriculum for real-world AI implementation?

Every module includes frameworks, canvases, and tools that help participants translate AI concepts into practical workflows, ROI plans, stakeholder strategies, and a complete organizational AI Playbook.

Is there a capstone project in the curriculum?

Yes. The capstone requires participants to apply the AI Playbook by integrating use-case backlog, prioritization, roadmap, and storytelling elements into a final AI strategy presentation

What frameworks are taught in the AI Transformation and Leadership program?

Participants work with frameworks such as:

  • Enterprise AI Value Mapping

  • AI Use Case Design Canvas

  • Aligned-Impactful-Doable (AID) Prioritization Framework

  • Human-Centered Design Processes

  • Structured storytelling Frameworks for Stakeholder Influence

  • Execution-Ready AI Playbook Aligned with High-Potential Use Cases and Financial ROI

Are there practical components or projects?

Yes. The program includes a capstone project applying the AI Playbook, individual assignments, use-case canvases, and a final playbook presentation to secure stakeholder buy-in.

Is design thinking part of the AI curriculum?

Yes. The Human-Centered Innovation module teaches design thinking, user empathy, structured ideation, rapid prototyping, and the Jumpstart–Accelerate–Transform framework for aligning AI with user needs

What subjects are covered in the AI Transformation and Leadership curriculum?

Key subject areas include:

  • AI value foundations and strategic framing

  • Generative AI for productivity and decision support

  • Agentic AI for scaling execution and decision-making

  • AI ideation and prioritization using structured frameworks

  • AI roadmapping and ROI measurement

  • Human-centered design for AI adoption

  • Persuasive storytelling and influence for AI-driven change

  • Integration of insights into a final AI Playbook

Which key AI concepts are taught in the program?

Participants study AI’s strategic value, supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, prediction vs. personalization vs. execution, and the differences between ML, GenAI, and Agentic AI.

Does the curriculum teach both Generative AI and Agentic AI?

Yes. The program covers how to identify high-value Generative AI use cases and how Agentic AI automates decision-making, including their risks, ROI, safeguards, and enterprise applications.

Are there sessions led by industry practitioners?

Yes. The program also includes live-online mentorship and applied sessions led by industry practitioners, offering real-world perspectives on implementing AI across organizations.

Does the program include faculty-led sessions?

Yes. The program includes monthly live-online masterclasses led by Chicago Booth faculty, focusing on AI in business strategy, leadership, and evidence-based tools and frameworks for decision-making.

Eligibility, Admissions, and Fees

Who is eligible to apply for the AI Transformation and Leadership program?

This program is designed for senior leaders, innovation executives, and functional managers who aim to drive business transformation through AI.

  • Senior leaders who drive organizational strategy and seek to create scalable value through AI.

  • Functional managers are responsible for strategic decision-making, operational improvement, or cross-functional AI projects.

  • Innovation executives who lead digital innovation initiatives and want to move beyond experimentation to achieve measurable impact.
    No technical background is required. The curriculum translates complex AI concepts into actionable leadership tools, enabling you to frame and prioritize high-value initiatives.

Is prior technical or AI experience required?

No. This program does not require prior technical or AI experience.

What is the fee structure for the AI Transformation and Leadership program?

The program fee is $3,200. Please contact the Program Advisor regarding tuition benefits, flexible payment plans, or early registration incentives.

General Queries

What capabilities will participants gain that support career growth?

Participants gain executive-level tools and frameworks to assess AI ROI, identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases, craft compelling AI adoption narratives, and develop organization-ready AI roadmaps and playbooks that support enterprise-wide execution.

Does the program help leaders drive AI initiatives?

Yes. The program focuses on bridging theory and real-world execution, enabling leaders to strategize, design, and execute AI initiatives using evidence-based frameworks.

Will participants be able to use AI in business strategy for their organization?

Yes. Through canvases, prioritization frameworks, roadmapping exercises, and a capstone playbook, participants create a comprehensive AI plan tailored to their organization via this AI Transformation and Leadership program.

Does the program include real-world case studies?

Yes. This is a hands-on program where participants apply concepts weekly through structured exercises, real-world case studies, and projects that connect tools and frameworks to real organizational challenges.

What credentials do participants receive on completion?

Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive:

  • A Certificate of Completion from Chicago Booth Executive Education

  • A digital badge that can be shared on LinkedIn as a verified credential

  • Access to the University’s Executive Education private LinkedIn group, enabling continued peer networking and engagement
    These credentials recognize participation in the program and support ongoing professional visibility and connections.

Will this program help professionals influence AI adoption in their organizations?

Yes. Modules on persuasive storytelling, behavioral economics (KBFA), and stakeholder-aligned narratives prepare participants to effectively advocate AI initiatives within their organizations.