The Art and Craft of AI for Business Resilience

34mIntermediate2024-05-13

Authors

John Maeda

VP of Design and Artificial Intelligence at Microsoft

Course details

The emergence of large language models marks a seismic shift in artificial intelligence capabilities. But because fear and misunderstanding of AI is still so pervasive, many leaders miss out on key opportunities to innovate, adapt new practices, and grow. In this course, join John Maeda—award-winning technologist, product experience leader, and the vice president of AI and design at Microsoft—as he prepares you for the future of business and shows you the value of embracing AI for resilience.

Learn how to utilize creative analog learning mechanisms to deliver digital transformation and redefine your approach to risk. John covers AI risk preparedness, resilience strategies for AI disruptions, and the rewards and resilience of AI as a catalyst. Along the way, gather insights on designing and implementing an AI road map that’s risk versed, not risk averse.

Skills covered

Business StrategyArtificial Intelligence for BusinessBusiness Analysis and StrategyLeadership and ManagementOne-Off

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Embracing AI - Hopes vs. fears

1. AI Risk Preparedness

02 - Understand AI risks - Myths vs. reality
03 - Turn AI risks into competitive advantages
04 - AI risk management - An organizational imperative

2. Resilience Strategies for AI Disruptions

05 - Preparing for AI challenges - Pre-crisis actions
06 - Navigating AI crises - Strategies and solutions
07 - Fortifying AI systems - Post-event recovery actions

3. AI's Rewards and Resilience as a Catalyst

08 - Voice-activate with function-calling

4. Your AI Resilience Roadmap

09 - Minimum viable steps for AI resilience
10 - Making your roadmap even more resilient

Conclusion

11 - You're risk-versed, not risk-averse