Generative AI has prompted a surge in investment among various industries. In fact, 71% of executives recognize its transformative potential and have earmarked substantial funds for GenAI initiatives in 2024, according to a BCG report.
However, a leadership gap appears to be emerging. While employees acknowledge the pivotal role of effective leadership in GenAI success, a concerning proportion (around 45%), express doubt in the readiness of senior management to maneuver around the maze of complexities and risks associated with this technology, according to an Udemy report.
This disparity highlights a pressing need for organizations to equip their leadership with the necessary skills and knowledge to harness GenAI's benefits while mitigating potential challenges.
Well, leadership within organizations now have an opportunity to get up to speed on GenAI through Udemy’s new GenAI upskilling program developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services.
“Generative AI is the most transformative technology we’re likely to see in our lifetimes,” said Maureen Lonergan, Vice President of Training and Certification at AWS. “Leaders who build their knowledge, skills and a mindset of resilience and adaptability, will position themselves — and their organizations — to harness its immense potential.”
Offered through Udemy Business Leadership Academy, Unlocking GenAI Opportunities with AWS is a six-week cohort learning program designed to equip leaders across all industries with the GenAI tools and change management strategies they need to successfully develop talent and drive the digital transformation within their organization.
The program is designed to address three critical learning objectives:
Becoming GenAI savvy: The program provides access to PartyRock, powered by Amazon Bedrock, where participants engage in practical exercises in prompt engineering and capability exploration to help them learn how to reimagine businesses, boost productivity redefine customer experiences, and create new business models.
Championing innovation: During this program, leaders will be provided with hands-on learning experiences to help them safely nurture innovation, including an “innovation tournament” to practice converting ideas into action plans.
Inspiring change: Fostering a company culture that is open to change – especially those brought on by GenAI – requires inspirational leadership and skilled change management professionals to have a lasting impact. Throughout this program, leaders will have the opportunity to develop clear and compelling messaging around their vision for GenAI.
The program also uses blended learning by combining self-paced learning modules and social learning, including purpose-built groups, micro-learning courses and guidance from certified expert moderators. Participants in the cohort learning program will also have the opportunity to present and prioritize ideas, address AI misconceptions, design strategies and inspire their teams with a forward-looking vision.
“The UBLA cohort program, developed in collaboration with AWS, will equip leadership teams with the skills they need to navigate this transformation successfully while fostering innovation, enhancing productivity and driving revenue growth.” said Greg Brown, President and CEO at Udemy. “We are thrilled to be working in collaboration with AWS to support organizations around the world, helping to drive strategic outcomes and inspire their teams to achieve new heights.”
Edited by
Alex Passett
