AI in Leadership Program (AILP)

Lead with Confidence in the Age of AI

The future of leadership isn't just about adopting new technology—it's about transforming how you guide teams, make decisions, and drive sustainable growth in an AI-driven world. Learning Tree's AI in Leadership Program (AILP) equips leaders at every level with the strategic insights and practical frameworks needed to turn AI disruption into competitive advantage.

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How the Program Works

Flexible, Modular Design

The AI in Leadership Program consists of instructor-led modules (30-90 minutes each) that can be delivered in-person or virtually. Modules can be consumed in any order and scheduled to fit your team's availability—whether completed over two intensive days or spread across several weeks.

AILP Blueprint

Curated Learning Path

Four Required Modules:

  • The Evolving Role of Leadership in the Age of AI
  • Leading Adoption of AI
  • Shaping the AI-Ready Mindset
  • Building an AI-Ready Culture

Plus Two Elective Modules chosen from:

  • Introduction to AI
  • Leading AI-Enhanced Teams
  • Scaling and Sustaining AI Adoption
  • Facilitating AI Use Case Identification
  • AI in Decision-Making for Leaders
  • AI Transformation Overview

Expert-Led Coaching

After completing the core modules, we recommend a coaching session to reinforce learning, address specific organizational challenges, and develop actionable implementation plans tailored to your context.

Why AI Leadership Demands More Than Technical Knowledge

Organizations today face a critical gap: while 85% of employees report unclear AI strategies, and up to 40% of core skills are expected to change by 2030, most companies still treat AI as purely a technical challenge. The reality? Cultural and change management barriers far outweigh technological ones.

Leadership transitions, strategic initiatives, and organizational restructuring are all complicated by AI adoption. Without addressing the human side of transformation, organizations risk financial losses, reputational damage, and failed implementations—no matter how advanced their technology.

The AI in Leadership Program bridges this gap. By focusing on both technical understanding and human-centered development, AILP prepares you to lead AI initiatives responsibly, foster data-driven cultures, and ensure your teams thrive through disruption.

Benefits of the Program

  

Transform Your Leadership Approach with AILP

Strategic Change Management

Move beyond operational tasks to drive organizational agility. Learn proven frameworks for navigating resistance, building psychological safety, and communicating AI strategy effectively across all levels of your organization.

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AI-Ready Culture Building

Develop the cultural foundation necessary for sustainable AI adoption. Address employee concerns about job displacement while fostering experimentation, ethical AI use, and continuous learning mindsets.

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Human-Centered AI Adoption

Balance technical capabilities with essential human qualities. Strengthen core leadership skills—empathy, strategic thinking, ethical judgment—while learning to leverage AI tools that augment (not replace) human intelligence.

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Workforce Enablement & Reskilling

Prepare your teams for evolving roles and competencies. Implement role-based learning paths, facilitate AI use case identification, and support continuous upskilling initiatives that keep employees relevant and engaged.

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Measurable Business Impact

Align AI initiatives with strategic goals and demonstrate ROI. Learn to integrate AI into processes and systems at scale, supported by robust governance frameworks and compliance-aligned practices.

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Adaptive Leadership Development

Foster leadership adaptability in a rapidly changing landscape. Equip your leaders with the skills to anticipate challenges, drive innovation, and guide their teams through complexity. This ensures that leadership remains agile and aligned with both organizational objectives and future trends.

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Our Proven AI Workforce Adoption Framework

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Whether you're building a foundation of AI literacy, fostering experimentation, or promoting ethical AI use, we provide the knowledge and tools your teams need to succeed. This is about creating a shared understanding, establishing the right mindset for change, and fostering a culture of experimentation.

  • Understand what AI is—and what it is not.
  • Learn when, how, and why to use AI responsibly and ethically.
  • Establish foundational elements of governance and trust to mitigate risks.
  • Develop a culture that encourages innovation and adaptation.

Our hands-on, role-specific training bridges theory and practice, empowering employees to use AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini to enhance productivity. Through role-specific, hands-on training, your employees will learn to apply powerful AI tools directly to their daily tasks, unlocking immediate productivity gains and fostering confidence.

  • Role-Specific Training: We offer tailored learning paths that connect AI directly to everyday tasks for roles in IT, data science, project management, and business leadership.
  • Flexible Learning Modules: Our training is designed in shorter formats, making it easier for your teams to learn without disrupting their workflow.
  • Sustained Adoption Support: We provide clear use cases, guided experimentation, and coaching to reinforce new behaviors and deliver measurable results.

In the final phase, we help organizations seamlessly integrate AI into workflows and systems, ensuring it becomes a core part of operations while enabling continuous improvement and long-term success. This stage goes beyond technology to focus on the people, processes, and culture that make AI integration sustainable. It’s about ensuring your organization is ready to leverage AI for a competitive advantage.

  • Enterprise Integration: We guide the integration of AI into your core platforms and processes for scalable, long-term impact.
  • Change Enablement: We support your transformation with proven change management practices, including leadership alignment and strategic communications.
  • Future Readiness: We help establish a culture of continuous learning and adaptability to drive long-term success and innovation.

The framework is underpinned by three critical elements:

  1. Fostering a future-ready culture
  2. Enhancing human productivity and trust
  3. Promoting continuous learning

  

Why Choose Learning Tree for AI Leadership Training?

With over five decades of experience delivering transformational leadership programs, Learning Tree has helped thousands of organizations navigate technological disruption and build robust leadership pipelines.

Learn from vetted subject-matter experts with real-world experience in AI strategy, organizational change, and leadership development. Our instructors include executive coaches, leadership strategists, and practitioners featured in leading business publications.

Every module incorporates practical applications, case studies, and hands-on exercises designed to translate immediately into your organizational context. Walk away with actionable frameworks, not just theory.

Our programs align with established standards including NIST AI frameworks, ITIL, Agile methodologies, and PMP certification requirements—ensuring your leadership development supports broader organizational compliance initiatives.

Choose from virtual, hybrid, or in-person delivery formats that work for your distributed teams and busy schedules. Our modular approach ensures high engagement without disrupting critical business operations.

As part of Learning Tree's AI Workforce Solutions, we'll help you track and report improved decision-making, enhanced team performance, and positive return on investment. Our strategic approach ensures training translates into sustainable business outcomes.

Ready to Lead in the AI Era?

The organizations that thrive in the age of AI won't be those with the most advanced technology—they'll be those with leaders who can navigate complexity, foster innovation, and guide teams through transformation with confidence and clarity.
Don't let unclear AI strategy hold your organization back. Contact a Learning Tree advisor today for a free consultation and demo. Discover how the AI in Leadership Program can help you turn technological disruption into strategic advantage.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

AILP is designed for leaders at all levels—from emerging leaders and middle managers to directors, VPs, and C-suite executives. Whether you're leading a small team or driving enterprise-wide transformation, the program provides relevant frameworks and actionable insights for your role.

The complete program can be delivered in as little as two days or spread across several weeks to accommodate busy schedules. Each module runs 30-90 minutes, and participants complete four required modules plus two electives of their choice.

While many AI programs focus solely on technology, AILP addresses the critical human, cultural, and organizational dimensions of AI adoption. You'll learn to manage change, build AI-ready cultures, address workforce concerns, and align AI initiatives with strategic business goals—capabilities that technical training alone cannot provide.

Absolutely. While we offer a proven framework, Learning Tree works with you to tailor content, delivery format, and coaching sessions to your specific organizational context, challenges, and strategic objectives.

We recommend a coaching session after module completion to reinforce learning and develop implementation plans. Learning Tree also offers ongoing consulting, enterprise assessments, and additional training programs to support your continued AI leadership journey.

Organizations report measurable improvements in leadership capability, team performance, change management effectiveness, and AI adoption success rates. Our strategic approach ensures training translates into tangible business outcomes—reduced implementation risks, increased employee engagement, and competitive advantage in AI-driven markets.