Leading in the AI Era

AI is now part of everyday organisational life, changing how work is done, how decisions are made and where authority sits. The challenge is no longer about implementing technology - it’s about leading effectively when uncertainty is constant, influence is shared, and trust must be maintained under pressure.

Many organisations still treat AI as a way to cut costs and speed up processes. That approach brings short-term gains but misses the bigger picture: AI changes the conditions for leadership. Decision cycles are faster, power is more distributed, and scrutiny from employees, customers, and regulators is intense.

The real opportunity lies in using AI to expand what your organisation can achieve - doing things that were previously impossible or unimaginable. That shift doesn’t happen through technology alone. It requires leaders to rethink how decisions are made, how authority works, and how trust is built.

This programme helps you develop the capabilities to lead in this new environment: making decisions with limited certainty, influencing without formal authority, and governing at speed while sustaining confidence and resilience. Without this evolution, organisations risk short-term activity that looks productive but fails to deliver lasting impact.

Who is this suitable for?

This programme is designed for senior leaders in organisations that have moved beyond AI experimentation and are now navigating the complexities of scaling and integration. It is ideal for C-suite executives and senior functional leaders driving AI-enabled transformation, as well as transformation directors and senior consultants shaping AI strategy and organisational change.

The programme is designed for decision-makers who lead people, culture, and strategy as AI reshapes the organisation, with an emphasis on real-world leadership rather than technical expertise.

Enrol your team to accelerate business impact and build a shared strategic language and mindset. Contact us for group pricing.

Pre-Programme

AI Leadership Readiness Assessment to establish personal baseline and inform tailored learning path.

For over 80 years, Henley Business School has developed confident, resilient leaders capable of navigating complexity and driving meaningful change. Our Executive Education is built on four pillars:

• Practical: we combine academic rigour with a strong practical focus, so you can immediately apply what you have learned back in your organisation.
• Relevant: Henley faculty are experienced practitioners who can support you in exploring solutions to your organisation’s challenges.
• Collaborative: Open programmes enable you to expand your network, gain new perspectives and share ideas with peers from a range of backgrounds and sectors.
• Personal: deliberately small learning groups allow you to benefit from individual attention and a confidential environment. We encourage you to understand your unique strengths, leadership style, and areas for development.

In the context of AI, this becomes a powerful differentiator. As organisations move beyond isolated pilots and seek to embed AI at scale, Henley offers a leadership-first approach. Our practitioner-led programmes equip decision-makers not just with technical awareness, but with the frameworks, mindset, and ethical judgment needed to lead AI transformation confidently and cohesively in a fast-changing world.