Overview
AI is more than just a technology—it’s a transformative force reshaping how government delivers services, drives efficiency, and improves citizen outcomes. AI Leadership: Equipping Leaders and Teams for AI at Work is a practical one-day course designed to equip public sector leaders with both the strategic understanding and hands-on tools needed to harness AI effectively. The course guides participants through five key areas: building foundational knowledge of AI and its organisational potential; exploring innovation through small-scale experiments; developing strategic awareness of AI’s capabilities and limitations; integrating AI into everyday workflows; and leading high-performing teams that collaborate confidently with AI systems. Optional Follow-Up: Online Regroup & Advanced Coaching Join us for a 90-minute virtual session on 09 December 2025 at 2:00 PM to further embed learning and accelerate workplace application. This optional but highly recommended session offers advanced coaching and peer exchange to deepen capability and support real-world implementation.
Who Should Attend?
AI Leadership is designed for leaders who want to better understand and guide decision-making about the use of AI within their organisation. It is suitable for leaders without AI or technical knowledge or expertise, as well as technical managers who want to better understand and influence other leaders and teams across the organisation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Develop a foundational and strategic understanding of AI, with a focus on real-world applications.
Identify and prioritise AI opportunities within their teams or agencies.
Apply practical methods to experiment safely and accelerate AI-driven innovation.
Redesign existing workflows to embed AI into everyday services.
Draft a tailored AI strategy statement to guide adoption and scaling.
Strengthen their AI leadership capability to guide teams through digital transformation.
In-person Training
AI Leadership – Equipping Leaders and Teams for AI at Work
Session details
Stay ahead of the curve by developing your AI Leadership capabilities. This course provides practical strategies and approaches to leverage Artificial Intelligence for better decision-making, innovation and organisational advancement. Attending this course positions you at the forefront of organisational transformation, equipped with the strategic clarity needed to realise the full potential of AI while mitigating associated risks.
Course Information:
AI Leadership – Equipping Leaders and Teams for AI at Work
02 December 2025 | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM NZDT
Atura Wellington, New Zealand
Facilitated by: Dave Wild
No previous experience necessary
Key Sessions
8:45AM Arrival & Coffee
9:00AM Welcome & Objectives
9:15AM Module 1: AI Foundations
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- Explore the fundamentals of AI and organisational opportunities 10.15AM
Module 2: AI Innovation
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- Learn how to accelerate progress with practical AI experiments
11:15AM Break
11:30AM Module 3: AI Strategy
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- Understand the strategic limitations and power of AI systems
12:30PM Lunch
1:15PM Module 4: AI Integration
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- Advance with AI integrated into daily workflows and services
2:15PM Break
2:30PM Module 5: AI Leadership
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- Lead collaborative teams working alongside AI agents
4:30PM Reflections & Closing Remarks
5:00PM End of Day
Meet Your Facilitator
Dave Wild
Futurist Speaker/ Facilitator/ Leader – Author of Futurework
Internationally renowned Futurist Dave Wild is a leading expert in developing the future-focused leadership skills essential for navigating technological transformations. Based in Aotearoa New Zealand, Dave works globally – including facilitating innovation labs across sectors and advising Digital Government Leaders from the UK to South Korea. Dave brings extensive real-world experience guiding diverse organisations to successfully integrate emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence. His approach combines strategic vision with practical implementation expertise, equipping leaders with the capabilities needed to manage the risks of AI while advancing with its transformative power.
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