Lead Transformation with AI in Business Strategy
AI Transformation and Leadership
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AI Transformation and Leadership
Application closes 19th Feb 2026
Key Program Features
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Capstone Project: AI Playbook
By the end of the program, participants build a complete, actionable AI Playbook, a personalized enterprise-ready framework for executing AI-driven transformation that translates program learning into measurable impact across their organizations.
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Digital Badge and Community Access
On completion of the program, participants will receive a digital badge as a certified online credential to share on LinkedIn and gain an invitation to join the Executive Education private LinkedIn group.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Create Enterprise Value with AI Strategy
Lead AI initiatives with clarity and strategic discipline
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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 adoption and implementation that secure stakeholder buy-in
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Leverage critical thinking frameworks for strategic decision-making in the age of AI implementation
Why Chicago Booth?
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#1 Best Part-time MBA Programs in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
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#1 Business Schools in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report, 2023
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#2 MBA Programs in the U.S.
Bloomberg Businessweek, 2024
KEY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Why AI Transformation and Leadership
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Hands-On Learning and Reflection
Apply AI using industry-relevant tools, frameworks, and case studies, reinforced through asynchronous reflection modules for session prep and application.
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Enterprise AI Value Mapping Canvas
Identify AI opportunities aligned with business outcomes using this strategic framework.
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AI Use Case Design Canvas
Evaluate, design, and prioritize AI initiatives with a visual, decision-focused tool.
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Peer Collaboration and Feedback
Refine insights through interactive exercises, peer coaching, and cohort-based learning.
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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
Enterprise AI Value Mapping Canvas
Aligned-Impactful-Doable (AID)
AI Use Case Design Canvas
KBFA Storytelling
De-Risking Strategy
Jumpstart-Accelerate-Transform (JAT)
Enterprise AI Value Mapping Canvas
Aligned-Impactful-Doable (AID)
AI Use Case Design Canvas
KBFA Storytelling
De-Risking Strategy
Jumpstart-Accelerate-Transform (JAT)
- Overview
- Learning Journey
- Curriculum
- Projects
- Certificate
- Faculty
- Mentors
- Fees
- FAQ
This program is designed for
Senior leaders, innovation executives, and functional managers seeking AI-driven business transformation
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Senior Leaders
Who drive organizational strategy and seek to create scalable value through AI
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Innovation Executives
Leading digital innovation initiatives and moving beyond experimentation to achieve measurable impact
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Functional Managers
Responsible for strategic decision-making and operational improvement
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Project Managers
Who lead cross-functional AI projects to translate complex concepts into actionable leadership tools
Experience a unique learning journey
Our pedagogy is designed to ensure a holistic learning experience
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Monthly Masterclasses
Live masterclasses by Chicago Booth faculty for guidance on AI strategy, tools, and frameworks
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Live Mentorship Sessions
Sessions with industry leaders in AI strategy for personalized guidance and real-world context
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Capstone Project: AI Playbook
Work on a capstone project combining insights, frameworks, and personalized action plans.
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Get Personalized Assistance
Our dedicated program managers will support you through your learning journey
Comprehensive Curriculum
The curriculum equips participants with practical tools and frameworks to translate AI strategy into actionable enterprise initiatives. It covers human-centered design, strategic prioritization, and methods that drive measurable results, enabling leaders to guide responsible AI adoption across the organization.
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Live Sessions
With Industry Mentors
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Masterclasses
Monthly by Booth Faculty
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Culminative
Capstone Project
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 ML fundamentals, and differentiate between Generative and Agentic AI in strategic contexts.
Key Takeaway
Topics
Capstone Playbook Elements
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
Topics
Capstone Playbook Elements
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
Topics
Capstone Playbook Elements
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
Topics
Capstone Playbook Elements
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
Topics
Capstone Playbook Elements
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
Topics
Capstone Playbook Elements
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
Topics
Capstone Playbook Elements
MODULE 08: YOUR AI 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.
Capstone Project: Personalized AI Playbook
Leave with an actionable, hands-on AI Playbook grounded in Booth’s evidence based frameworks
Capstone Project
AI Playbook
Description
Build a complete AI Playbook informed by a legacy of disciplined inquiry and leading research that translates program learnings into AI-driven business transformation. Connect AI strategy to target alignment, predictive precision, human decision improvement, and causal reasoning.
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.
U.S. News and World Report, 2025
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#1 Business School
U.S. News and World Report, 2023
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#2 U.S. MBA Programs
Bloomberg Businessweek, 2024
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Meet your faculty
Learn from world-class Booth faculty
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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.
Know More
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University LinkInteract with our industry mentors
Join interactive AI strategy sessions with industry leaders for real-world insights and personalized guidance.
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Kunal Tanwar
Director, AI, Business Intelligence & Data Management, Google
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Georg Huettenegger
Generative and Conversational AI Leader, Deloitte Consulting
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Arup Das
Senior Director, Head of AI & Data Products/Analytics, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Course Fees
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 adoption and implementation that secure stakeholder buy-in
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Leverage critical thinking frameworks for strategic decision-making in the age of AI implementation
Admission process
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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Submit Application
Candidates can apply to the program online
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Review
Eligible applications will be reviewed by a panel from Great Learning
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Join the Program
An offer letter will be sent to the selected candidates
No technical background required
- The program translates complex AI concepts into actionable leadership tools
Cohort Start Date
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Online · 11th Apr 2026
Admission closing soon
Delivered in partnership with:
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.
Application Closes
19th Feb 2026
Frequently asked questions
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:
Understand key concepts of AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI and their relevance to business strategy.
Evaluate the feasibility, risks, and ROI of GenAI and Agentic AI initiatives using a structured playbook and framework.
Design strategic workflows incorporating GenAI and agent-based systems for various business scenarios.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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