Developed in partnership with the UCI Paul Merage School of Business Leadership Development Institute and Konnect

This executive education program is designed for senior HR leaders ready to become confident architects of AI-enabled workforce transformation.


Built for the Challenges HR Leaders Face Today

AI is reshaping every stage of the employee lifecycle. Today's HR leaders must navigate rapid technological change, complex talent ecosystems, and the pressure to drive efficiency without losing the human touch. This executive education program equips senior HR leaders with the strategic frameworks, technical literacy, and change leadership capabilities to harness AI across the organization.

  • Immediate Impact

    Actionable insights you can apply from day one

  • Blended Learning

    Live virtual and in-person sessions

  • Real-World Simulations

    Practice AI transformation in real-world situations

Program Details

Everything You Need to Know!

  • Who Should Attend:
    Senior HR leaders including CHROs, VPs of HR, and HR Directors driving organizational transformation

  • What You'll Gain:
    AI-powered HR capabilities that create measurable business value while maintaining human-centered workplace culture

  • Future-Ready Leadership:
    Position your organization for sustainable success through workforce transformation, data-driven decision-making, and strategic AI integration

Schedule and Dates

July 17 - September 3, 2026

All weekly live virtual sessions take place on Friday from 9:00am-11:00am PST.
In-Person Closing Day at UCI Paul Merage School of Business - September 3: Time TBD

    1. Instructor: Dean Ian Williamson

    1. Instructor: Professor Ming Leung

    1. Instructor: Professor Ming Leung

    1. Instructor: Professor Noah Askin

    1. Instructor: Jamie Viramontes

    1. Instructor: Jamie Viramontes

The Future of HR: AI Strategy & Leadership

  • 8 lessons
  • Program fee: $4,800
  • Format: Live Virtual Sessions & In-Person
  • Faculty Director: Professor Noah Askin

Program Learning Objectives

Every module is built around three core competencies — integrated throughout the curriculum so you develop depth, not just exposure.

  • Evaluate & Implement AI Across the HR Lifecycle

  • Build Data-Driven HR Capabilities

  • Lead Organizational AI Transformation

World Class Faculty

Learn from leading thinkers at the intersection of HR strategy, AI, and organizational change.

Noah Askin

Associate Professor, Organization & Management; Faculty Director, Leadership Development Institute

Ian O. Williamson

Dean, The Paul Merage School of Business

Ming Leung

Associate Professor, Organization & Management

Sasha Strauss

CEO & Founder, Innovation Protocol

Jamie Viramontes

CEO & Founder, Konnect

The Time to Build AI Capabilities Is Now

Organizations already using AI are hiring better, developing talent faster, and making smarter workforce decisions. Every month you wait is ground your competitors are gaining. The partnership between the UCI Leadership Development Institute and Konnect bring together academic rigor and real-world implementation expertise. This program doesn't just teach you about AI — it prepares you to deploy it. Invest in your leadership. Invest in your organization's future.

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Ready to Transform Your HR Leadership?

Join the next cohort of senior HR executives shaping the future of work.

Dates: July 17 – September 3, 2026

Program Investment: $4,800

For more information, please contact:
Leah Walton, Portfolio Director, [email protected].

Register Now!