Exploring AI for Organizational and Societal Innovation

Exploring AI for Organizational and Societal Innovation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive force that is reshaping business, government, and society. Understanding the applications of AI within organizations and having a grasp of the associated challenges is essential for leaders in both the public and private sectors. This course explores how to harness AI for organizational innovation and entrepreneurship. Are you up to speed? Is there a business case for new applications of AI within your organization? And do you understand the risks and rewards?

Being all-in on AI is expected for Silicon Valley startups and digital native organizations. However, they are no longer the only companies interested in transforming themselves with AI. The growing potential of the technology has transcended these early adopters, leaving a lasting mark across various industries and society. Legacy companies, public administrations, and even small to medium-sized enterprises increasingly turn their attention to AI to drive innovation. Amid this rush, it is important to realize that achieving success in AI hinges not only on the technology itself but also on effective human leadership, organizational structures and systems, and the ability to adapt strategically. Implementing AI requires redesigning products and services as well as remaking the organizations that effectively deliver them.

Course Content

This course offers a timely and critical analysis of AI-driven organizations and identifies emerging strategies that entrepreneurial leaders from around the world are using to bring AI solutions to the marketplace. We will explore the impact of AI on the future of work and recruiting, AI-supported creativity, the role of AI in branding and consulting, and its use in public administrations. While learning from the big and intelligent bets that some companies have made on AI, we also critically review existing AI strategies by looking at their short- and long-term consequences for business and society.

Key Benefits

After completing the course you will have gained:

• The ability to identify and assess the possibilities for AI in your organization and articulate a business case for their implementation.

• A contextual understanding of AI, its history, and evolution in different industries, to help you make informed predictions for its future trajectory.

• An opportunity to discuss with CBS faculty and industry experts to help you assess AI’s opportunities, risks and rewards in business and society.

• An understanding of AI’s social and ethical implications and how to address them.