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Gustavson School of BusinessExecutive Programs
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Lead with purpose Build the skills to inspire people, shape strategy and create lasting impact

Leadership & strategy overview

The Gustavson School of Business offers leadership and strategy courses to help you lead people, teams and organizations with confidence.

AI Foundations for Business Leaders

This 1-day course equips business leaders with the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on Generative AI. Participants will learn what AI is (and isn’t), how to spot meaningful use cases, and how to align AI initiatives with organizational strategy. With a people-centric, applied approach, the course emphasizes practical tools, ethical considerations, and communication skills to help leaders confidently guide their organizations in the age of AI.

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Interest Holder Management

Successful interest holder management requires the combination of 4 types of intelligence or competence: IQ, emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence and team intelligence. This course will help participants develop these competencies and learn how to manage interest holders more effectively.
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Service Leadership

Learn about the science of service with online, on-demand modules. Service Leadership applies psychological and management principles that drive service and sales. We'll help you design a service strategy, deliver world-class service experiences and build a high performing organization using strong systems and coaching.

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Self-Managed Leadership

Over 4 half days, this course empowers leaders, both new and experienced, to make a positive and lasting impact in today's complex work environment. It focuses on how to create a positive team culture and how to motivate employees to support your organization's goals.

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