The Problem

Organizations know AI is changing the way work gets done.

Leaders are having to make decisions about AI adoption, innovation, workforce transformation, governance, and risk without the luxury of time required to separate the signal from the noise.

Expertise around AI isn't something you can't outsource to tech people. All leaders are builders now. It's a strategic leadership imperative that every leader understands what's possible and keeps learning continually as this develops fast.

Our Approach

The Center for Leadership works with organizations to help leaders develop the skills, mindsets, and practical experience needed to navigate an AI-enabled future.

Rather than relying solely on presentations and demonstrations, our approach emphasizes learning through experimentation, exploration, and hands-on application.

Leaders gain direct experience with emerging AI technologies, allowing them to better understand opportunities, limitations, risks, and strategic implications for their organizations.

What We Help Leaders Do

  • Understand the capabilities and limitations of AI
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and transformation
  • Explore AI applications within highly regulated environments (healthcare, banking, education, government)
  • Balance innovation with governance, compliance, and risk management
  • Build confidence leading technology-enabled change
  • Develop a mindset of experimentation and continuous learning
  • Reimagine workflows, services, and organizational processes

Learning by Doing

One of the fastest ways to understand the impact of AI is to build with it.

Depending on organizational goals, participants may:

  • Create custom AI tools for leadership and operational challenges using programs such as Copilot, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Lovable
  • Explore AI-powered knowledge management tools
  • Experiment with workflow automation and AI agents
  • Prototype applications and internal solutions
  • Test ideas in a safe, facilitated environment

The objective is not to create software developers.

The objective is to help leaders think differently about what is possible and develop the confidence to guide responsible innovation within their organizations.

Designed Around Your Organization

Every organization faces different opportunities and constraints.

Our AI-enabled innovation experiences can be delivered as:

  • Executive briefings
  • Leadership workshops
  • Innovation labs
  • Team experiences
  • Multi-day leadership development programs
  • Custom engagements integrated into existing leadership initiatives

Experiences are tailored to organizational priorities, industry context, and leadership needs.

  • Why invest in leadership development?
    • Enhance employee retention by developing and retaining top talent.
    • Align organizational and employee values.
    • Build an effective leadership pipeline for long-term sustainability.
    • Improve leadership behaviors for tangible performance outcomes.
  • Why partner with us?

    We are a 13x nationally ranked leadership center. In 15 years, we’ve worked with over 320 organizations and more than 5,000 leaders. We offer programs for leaders at all levels from front-line to C-suite. In our custom programs, participants will

    • Gain insights from globally acclaimed subject matter experts.
    • Experience targeted self-reflection for a renewed sense of purpose.
    • Participate in a collaborative peer learning environment with hands-on exercises and real-world simulations.
  • Location and Modality

    Programs can be delivered at any location - your office, an FIU campus, or another offsite location. Program formats include in-person, virtual, or hybrid.

  • Length and Pricing

    Program lengths can vary based on organizational needs and can range from a half-day to multiple days. Pricing begins at $7,500 for a half-day program.

     

Ready to bring The Center to your organization?