Program

AI for Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making

Designed for senior leaders who need to lead AI adoption — not just understand it.

For: Boards | C-Suite | Senior Leadership Teams

The Challenge

Most organizations are experimenting with AI. Few are leading it.

Boards and senior executives are under pressure to "do something" with AI. Many organizations have pilots running, tools being tested, and presentations being delivered. But the harder questions remain unanswered: Who owns the AI strategy? What governance is in place? How does AI connect to our actual business model? What are we accountable for as leaders?

This program exists to answer those questions — practically, strategically, and without hype.

Most AI programs for executives focus on technology awareness. This program focuses on leadership. The distinction matters. Knowing what large language models are does not make you a better leader of AI adoption. Leading AI requires governance decisions, culture change, stakeholder management, and the ability to make high-stakes calls with incomplete information.

That is the work this program prepares you for. It is facilitated by Zahi Abdein, who brings both leadership advisory expertise and practical experience supporting organizations navigating AI adoption at the board and executive level.

Built for leaders who make decisions, not those who study them.

No technical background is required or expected.

Program details

Target Audience — C-suite, board members, senior leadership teams
Format — In-person, virtual, or custom corporate session
Duration — [PLACEHOLDER — Confirm duration]
Language — English (Arabic available on request)
Group Size — [PLACEHOLDER — Confirm cohort size]
Delivery — Open enrollment or tailored in-house delivery
Available In — GCC, MENA, and internationally

Capabilities

Six capabilities you will leave with.

Tap a card to explore what senior leaders take away from this program.

Clarity on AI

Understand AI fundamentals in plain language — capabilities, limitations, and what it means for your specific organizational context. Be able to lead informed conversations without relying on your IT team to translate.

Strategic Roadmap for AI Adoption

Apply the 6Qs Strategic Leadership framework to build a coherent AI adoption strategy — one that connects to your business model, not just your technology stack.

Data Readiness Assessment

Evaluate your organization's data maturity and identify the structural requirements for effective AI implementation.

AI Business Case and ROI Framework

Develop a credible business case for AI initiatives, complete with KPIs, resource allocation, and ROI expectations that satisfy board-level scrutiny.

Governance and Risk Framework

Design risk mitigation and governance structures that ensure AI use in your organization is ethical, responsible, and aligned with your values and regulatory obligations.

A 60-Day Action Plan

Leave with a practical, individual action plan you can implement immediately — including how to build buy-in, reduce resistance, and establish your role as a sponsor of AI transformation.

Interested in attending or bringing this program to your organization?

This program is available as an open cohort or as a customized session for your leadership team. Complete the form below and we will share our calendar of upcoming sessions or discuss a tailored engagement.

Next steps

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What happens next

We review your inquiry and match you with the right program path
A consultant shares upcoming dates and enrollment options
Your team receives a tailored recommendation—not a generic brochure

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