AI Strategy for Executives and Business Leaders
Build strategic AI capability and lead with confidence across your organisation
A focused, one-day strategic programme for C-suite executives and senior leaders looking to develop clear AI direction, governance frameworks, and board-level communication capability.
Rated 4.9/5
37 executives and business leaders
Course Outcomes
By the end of this programme, you will have developed:
Strategic AI Framework
A clear, actionable approach to AI adoption tailored to your organisation’s priorities—including opportunity mapping, investment prioritisation, and cross-functional alignment.
Governance and Policy Structure
Practical frameworks for responsible AI governance, risk management, data policy, and regulatory compliance including GDPR and emerging AI legislation.
Board-Ready Communication
Confidence and clarity when speaking to boards, investors, and executive teams about AI strategy, ROI assessment, and competitive positioning.
Leadership Alignment Capability
Tools to drive internal consensus, manage change, and build AI literacy across leadership teams whilst addressing resistance and capability gaps.
Strategic and applied learning
This is a non-technical, strategic programme. You’ll develop frameworks and approaches applicable to your organisation. Participants are encouraged to submit specific challenges ahead of the session for discussion.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors setting organisational AI direction
- Chief Operating Officers responsible for operational AI integration
- Chief Financial Officers evaluating AI investment and ROI
- Board Members and Non-Executive Directors providing governance oversight
- Chief Technology Officers and Chief Information Officers leading technical strategy
- Senior Vice Presidents and Heads of Function driving departmental transformation
Suitable for individual executive development and senior leadership team capability building.
One Day Programme Structure
One-Day Strategic Intensive — 8:30–16:00, Central London (Lunch Included)
Morning Session – Strategic Foundations & Opportunity Assessment
- The AI landscape: Separating signal from noise for business leaders
- Real business case analysis: What’s working across sectors and functions
- Strategic opportunity mapping for your organisation
- AI maturity assessment: Understanding your starting position
- Investment prioritisation frameworks and ROI evaluation
- Competitive positioning and market intelligence on AI adoption
Lunch & Executive Networking
Afternoon Session – Governance, Policy & Leadership Alignment
- Building responsible AI governance frameworks
- Policy development: Data, ethics, compliance, and risk management
- GDPR, emerging regulation, and legal considerations for leadership
- Board communication: Building confidence in AI conversations
- Leadership alignment: Managing change and building cross-functional consensus
- Workshop: Address your specific strategic challenges (facilitated discussion)
- Roadmap development: Your 90-day strategic implementation plan
- Measuring impact: KPIs, success metrics, and reporting frameworks
Key Topics
Strategic planning • Governance frameworks • Board communication • Investment prioritisation • Risk management • Change leadership • Competitive positioning
What Past Participants Say
”This programme provided the clarity and confidence I needed to lead our board through AI strategy discussions. We’ve since established a governance framework and prioritised three high-impact AI initiatives with clear ROI projections.”
Jennifer W.
COO, Consumer Brand (£120m revenue)
“Exceptional strategic focus. The session helped me reframe our AI approach from technology-led to business-outcome-driven. We now have executive alignment and a clear investment framework. Worth significantly more than the course fee.”
Marcus R.
CEO, Professional Services
”Sebastian’s ability to translate AI complexity into strategic clarity is remarkable. I now have the frameworks and language to lead AI investment conversations with confidence. The governance templates alone saved us months of internal development.”
Alison L.
CFO, Technology Scale-up
What’s Included
One full day of strategic training
08:30–16:00, central London venue (lunch & refreshments included)
Strategic frameworks and templates
Governance, policy, and investment prioritisation tools
Board communication toolkit
Presentation templates and talking points
Certificate of completion
Professional development certification
Post-course strategic materials
Continued access to frameworks and templates
Executive strategy consultation
Optional 60-minute follow-up session
Course Leader
Sebastian Engstrom
Founder, Point Academy
Sebastian has over ten years’ experience advising boards and C-suite executives on technology strategy, organisational transformation, and strategic decision-making. He specialises in translating AI complexity into actionable business strategy.
His work focuses on helping leadership teams develop clear AI direction that balances opportunity with governance, risk management with competitive advantage. He has advised executives across public sector, professional services, and technology organisations including board members at FTSE companies and high-growth scale-ups.
Sebastian’s approach bridges strategic vision with practical implementation, helping leaders build both the frameworks and confidence needed to lead AI transformation effectively.
Why This Course
Strategic Focus
Non-technical programme designed specifically for senior leadership. Focus remains on business strategy, governance, and organisational impact.
Intimate Executive Cohorts
Maximum 10 participants ensures substantive discussion, peer learning with fellow executives, and deep engagement with your specific challenges.
Proven Leadership Impact
Alumni report significantly increased confidence in board-level AI conversations, faster executive alignment, and clearer strategic direction with measurable business outcomes.
Governance and Compliance
Comprehensive coverage of responsible AI frameworks, GDPR compliance, emerging regulation, and risk management appropriate for board oversight.
Immediate Application
Leave with board-ready materials, governance frameworks, and a 90-day strategic roadmap tailored to your organisation, ready to implement immediately.
Professional Development Investment
Course Fee: £899
Includes all strategic materials, lunch/refreshments, certificate, and executive consultation.
Leadership Team Bookings
Tailored pricing for senior leadership cohorts. Contact us for details.
Executive Development
We provide board-ready invoices for executive development budgets.
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
If you don’t find the programme valuable and applicable to your leadership responsibilities, we’ll provide a full refund.
19 September 2025 | London
Lead Your Organisation’s AI Strategy with Confidence
Join executives from organisations including Deloitte, HSBC, Unilever, and leading technology companies.
→ Maximum 10 participants per cohort
→ 30-day satisfaction guarantee
→ Submit your strategic challenges in advance
Questions about the programme? Email [email protected] or book a brief call
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