AI & Emerging Technologies

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries. From predictive analytics to automation, executives need to understand the strategic implications, ethical considerations, and implementation challenges.

Duration0.5 Days

FormatIn-Person / Virtual

LevelExecutive

Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. For Boards and C-Suite leaders in Zimbabwe and across Africa, the challenge is not just to understand these technologies, but to harness them safely, strategically, and responsibly.

This course provides executives with the knowledge and confidence to lead AI adoption while safeguarding their organisations from reputational, regulatory, and operational risks. You'll learn to distinguish hype from business value, ask the right questions of vendors, and build safe AI adoption roadmaps.

What You'll Learn

Understand AI in Business Context

Distinguish hype from real business value and identify high-value use cases for your organisation.

Ask the Right Questions

Engage confidently with CIOs, CTOs, and vendors about AI capabilities, costs, and risks.

Ensure Ethical and Compliant AI Use

Navigate bias, transparency, and regulatory requirements including data protection laws.

Build Safe AI Adoption Roadmaps

Create strategies for responsible AI deployment with resilience by design.

Who Should Attend

Board Members

Understand AI risks and opportunities for strategic oversight

CXOs

Lead AI adoption aligned with business strategy

Senior Executives

Drive digital transformation initiatives

Risk & Audit Committee members

Manage AI-related risks and compliance

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction - Why AI Leadership Matters1.5 hours

The global versus Zimbabwean AI adoption landscape
Case studies: African telcos, Zimbabwean fintechs
From hype to business enabler
Zimbabwe's digital landscape opportunities

Module 2: Understanding AI & Emerging Technologies2 hours

Key concepts: AI, machine learning, automation, blockchain
What AI is (and isn't): ML, NLP, generative AI explained simply
Emerging tech: blockchain, IoT, quantum
Local applications in banking, insurance, healthcare

Module 3: Safe & Responsible AI Use2 hours

Ethical use of AI: bias, discrimination, transparency
Data protection: Zimbabwe's Cyber Security and Data Protection Act
Global lessons from GDPR, AI Act
Board oversight and accountability

Module 4: AI Strategy & Business Value2 hours

Identifying high-value use cases by industry
Cost, ROI, and customer impact analysis
Integrating AI into corporate strategy
Exercise: Mapping AI opportunities in a Zimbabwean telco

Module 5: Cybersecurity & AI1.5 hours

AI as a threat: deepfakes, automated phishing
AI as defence: predictive monitoring, anomaly detection
CIA Triad in AI context
Exercise: Mitigating an AI-driven fraud attempt

Module 6: Practical Tools for Executives1 hour

AI strategy dashboard (ROI, risk, ethics, resilience)
Playbooks for AI procurement & vendor assessment
Crisis communication frameworks for AI incidents

Meet Your Instructors

Dr. Cris Sachikonye

Academic Director | Associate Trainer, Advisory

Dr. Cris Sachikonye is a leadership development and academic excellence specialist with a focus on ethical governance, psychological safety, and fiduciary responsibility. He integrates global academic rigor into practical executive programmes.