Designed for Senior Leaders
Specifically designed for senior leaders who are responsible for strategic implementation including: CFOs, SVPs of Product, CIOs, COOs, CDOs, Data Officers
UC Irvine Merage School Alumni Status
Receive UC Irvine, Paul Merage School of Business Alumni Status upon completion when bundled with the Designing Solutions with Generative AI program
Develop Your Own GenAI Blueprint
Participants will develop their own ready-to-implement, generative AI blueprint for business transformation
Design Your GenAI Blueprint
Develop a tailored AI blueprint that aligns with your organization’s strategic goals, outlining actionable steps for seamless integration and sustained growth.
Identify Key Enablers
Recognize and leverage the critical enablers—such as data, technology, and processes—necessary to drive and support a successful AI transformation.
Assemble an AI Team
Build a capable and cross-functional AI team equipped to execute your AI strategy, fostering collaboration and innovation across your organization.
Lead the AI revolution in your organization
This program offers a dynamic exploration of how artificial intelligence can serve as a powerful catalyst for organizational transformation, equipping leaders with the tools to envision and enact impactful change. Blending rigorous academic instruction with interactive workshops, participants will be guided through the essential stages of crafting a transformation blueprint—from developing a compelling vision to identifying the core elements and key stakeholders necessary for success. Designed to foster collaborative strategizing, the course encourages attendance with a leadership team or task force to ensure alignment and commitment, maximizing the potential for a unified, AI-driven transformation within your organization. By the end of this program participants will be better able to use AI to drive strategic transformation.
UC Irvine & KPMG: An Educational Partnership in Generative AI Leadership
UC Irvine is joining forces with KPMG, a leading global professional services firm, with a presence in over 140 countries, to offer exclusive solutions around generative AI design, strategy and business transformation. This educational partnership offers participants exclusive access to the latest research and world-renown faculty from UC Irvine combined with the leading expertise and real-world experience from KPMG. Offering an unparalleled leadership development experience.
Who will benefit most from this program?
This program is designed for senior executives, including Chief Financial Officers, Senior Vice Presidents of Products, and Chief Information, Data, or Digital Officers, who aim to leverage AI for strategic transformation across their organizations. CFOs will gain insights into applying AI to enhance financial operations and drive cost efficiencies, while SVPs of Products will learn to harness AI for product innovation and competitive differentiation. CIOs and Chief Data or Digital Officers will be guided on integrating AI into digital transformation initiatives and establishing robust data ecosystems. By participating together, leaders across functions will develop a unified, actionable approach to embedding AI-driven value across their business.
Chief Finance Officer
Susan is CFO of a global life sciences organization. She is interested in redefining role for finance function in various divisions. How can I use generative AI to drive finance transformation?
SVP of Product
Jeff is Senior VP of products in an enterprise software organization. He is interested in streamlining a product line acquired through multiple acquisitions. How can I use generative AI to drive product re-engineering?
CIO, CDO, Digital Officer
Ramesh is a the CXO of a mid sized bank interested in unlocking and democratizing bank data in a responsible way. How can I use generative AI to drive my bank to compete using data?
Curriculum
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Module One: Recoding Business in the Age of AI
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Module Two: Creating Transformational Use Cases
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Module Three: Designing a Data Ecosystem and AI Factory
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Module Four: Engineer and Build Trust in your AI
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Module Five: How to Build AI Capabilities
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Module Six: Preparing your Organization for Change
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2-Day Program Experience
This course offers an immersive introduction to Generative AI and its powerful applications within the business landscape, equipping leaders with the knowledge and tools to drive transformative impact. Through a blend of interactive group exercises and targeted accelerators, participants will engage in an experiential learning journey designed to foster practical insights and strategic clarity. By the program’s end, attendees will have developed a tailored blueprint and actionable roadmap, uniquely aligned to their organization’s goals, setting the stage for sustainable, AI-enabled transformation.
Module One: Recoding Business in the Age of AI
Module with Prof. Vijay Gurbaxani, Ph.D. A strategic understanding of the AI revolution and its profound impact on business and society. Participants will explore AI as a transformational force, requiring visionary leadership and adaptive operating models to maintain a competitive edge. Through a practical, non-technical approach, this module delves into the critical components of AI strategy—aligning initiatives with organizational objectives, prioritizing use cases, and building essential capabilities. Featuring real-world case studies and interactive working sessions, this module empowers leaders to drive meaningful AI-driven innovation and organizational transformation.
Module Two: Creating Transformational Use Cases
Module with Dr. Arvind Sathi A structured approach to building a transformational AI portfolio that drives sustained organizational impact. Participants will learn how to identify, prioritize, and balance AI use cases—leveraging quick wins to build momentum while advancing long-term, high-impact initiatives. The sessions emphasize aligning AI opportunities with strategic goals to maximize value and ensure progressive AI maturity. Through live case studies and interactive working sessions, attendees will gain practical insights into managing a diverse AI portfolio that delivers measurable business outcomes.
Module Three: Designing a Data Ecosystem
Module with Tom Andriola A strategic and practical framework for establishing a robust AI ecosystem that drives business transformation. Participants will explore the critical elements of designing an AI strategy, including aligning data ecosystems with business objectives to ensure a continuous flow of actionable insights.
Module Four: Engineer and Build Trust in your AI System
Module with UC Faculty A comprehensive exploration of the foundational principles required to build and maintain trust in AI systems by embedding KPMG’s trusted AI ethical pillars—transparency, fairness, accountability, and ethical integrity. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the frameworks and methodologies necessary to develop AI solutions that not only deliver business value but also align with regulatory requirements, organizational values, and evolving societal expectations. The session will emphasize the importance of ethical AI governance throughout the entire AI lifecycle, from data collection and model development to deployment and monitoring.
Module Five: How to Build AI Capabilities
Module with Meghna Sinha A strategic framework for organizations looking to build and scale AI capabilities effectively. Participants will explore key technological advancements, implementation challenges, and best practices for integrating AI into core business functions. This module will equip attendees with actionable strategies to develop AI-driven solutions, optimize decision-making, and drive innovation while ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. Through a combination of live case studies and interactive working sessions, participants will gain insights into fostering an AI-ready culture, mitigating risks, and leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency, resilience, and competitive advantage in an increasingly complex business landscape.
Module Six: Preparing your Organization for Change
Module with Prof. Noah Askin, Ph.D. Explores the critical role of organizational culture and informal networks in successfully adapting to AI-driven transformation. Participants will examine how cultural traits, such as a growth mindset, can accelerate AI adoption, using real-world examples like Microsoft’s cultural turnaround. Additionally, the sessions will delve into the power of informal networks and social influence in driving change, equipping leaders with strategies to navigate complex organizational dynamics and influence key stakeholders without direct authority. Through live case studies and interactive working sessions, attendees will gain actionable insights into fostering an AI-ready culture and leveraging social mechanisms to drive impactful and sustainable transformation.
World-Renown Faculty & Industry Leaders
A unique combination of world-class UC Irvine faculty combined with the experience and expertise of leading industry executives from KPMG in the fields of generative AI, Strategy and Innovation.
Prof. Vijay Gurbaxani, Ph.D.
Taco Bell Endowed Chair of Technology Management, Professor of Information Systems, Founding Director of the Center for Digital Transformation, University of California, Irvine – The Paul Merage School of Business
Tom Andriola
Chief Data Officer & Vice Chancellor, University of California, Irvine
Dr. Arvind Sathi
Industry Fellow, Director Data Scientist, Advisory Data Organization, KPMG
Meghna Sinha
Chief AI Strategist, Kai Roses
Prof. Violina Rindova, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and PhD Program, Dean’s Leadership Circle Chair, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Strategy, University of California, Irvine – The Paul Merage School of Business
Prof. Noah Askin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Organization and Management, University of California, Irvine – The Paul Merage School of Business
UC Irvine Leadership Development Institute (LDI)
Established in 2022 as a strategic evolution of the traditional executive education model, the UCI Leadership Development Institute (LDI) aims to develop future-proof leaders capable of driving radical transformation in a hyper changing world. Leveraging UCI’s rich heritage of academic excellence and a forward-thinking approach, LDI serves as a catalyst for innovation by equipping executives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers with the skills, mindset, and strategic acumen needed to navigate uncertainty and lead with purpose. Rooted in cutting-edge research and immersive learning experiences, the Institute emphasizes experiential learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and real-world application to bridge the gap between traditional business education and modern organizational needs. Engaging a global network of thought leaders, industry experts, and renowned faculty, LDI challenges conventional thinking and inspires transformative leadership, empowering individuals and organizations to rethink possibilities, redefine success, and lead sustainable transformation.
Apply today and reserve a front-seat in leading the future.
Join this transformative program to gain the strategic insights and practical tools needed to successfully navigate AI-driven change and build a future-ready organization. Engage with industry experts, live case studies, and interactive sessions to unlock the full potential of AI for your business.