Leading with AI
AI is changing work, but leadership still requires humans
AI is changing how work gets done. It is also changing what leadership requires. This experience helps leaders adapt how they think, decide, and lead in an AI-enabled workplace.
In one day, you will:
- Learn how to use AI to strengthen judgment – not replace it
- Leverage AI as a thought partner to solidify decision making and clarify communication
- Apply AI to real leadership challenges and problem solving
Designed for people at any level who make decisions that affect others.
This includes:
- Individual contributors influencing direction or outcomes
- Managers and team leads
- Project owners and cross-functional leaders
- Anyone navigating judgment, communication, or responsibility in their work
“This training was my first real consideration of how AI could and should be used to be a more effective leader. What I learned is immediately applicable and I have no doubt it will be beneficial to me personally and the organization.”
Leading with AI pilot participant
PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
- Format: One-day, in-person leadership experience
- Who it’s for: Leaders responsible for people, decisions, and outcomes
- Learning style: Hands-on, application-focused experience
- Location: ADVISA — Carmel, Indiana
- Time commitment: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET (one-day experience)
- What you leave with: A practical framework for using AI as a leadership thinking partner
- Includes: 30 days access to the Leadership + Culture Studio™
“It made me think about using AI as a sparring partner to test assumptions, reflect more deeply, and ultimately show up stronger as a leader.”
Leading with AI pilot participant
Why leaders are paying attention to this now
AI adoption is accelerating inside organizations, and leadership expectations are changing just as quickly.
Leaders are being asked to decide faster, communicate more clearly, and use new tools without losing judgment or accountability. The challenge is not learning AI itself — it is adapting how leadership works when AI becomes part of everyday decisions.
Leadership has entered a new environment. Tools can now generate ideas, analysis, and communication instantly. The challenge is no longer access to information, but maintaining clarity, responsibility, and sound judgment as speed increases.
Leadership is not being replaced — but it is being reshaped. Leading with AI helps leaders adapt thoughtfully and confidently, without losing what makes leadership human.
Who this experience is designed for
This experience was intentionally designed for leaders who:
- Lead teams, functions, or organizations and make complex decisions
- Are navigating how AI impacts leadership, not just productivity
- Want a practical way to use AI while maintaining ownership of judgment and responsibility
- Value thoughtful leadership development over technical training
This is a cohort-based experience designed for leaders ready to engage, experiment, and apply what they learn in real leadership situations.
It’s not for:
- Individuals looking for technical AI or engineering training
- Participants seeking productivity hacks without leadership application
- Anyone expecting AI to replace critical thinking, responsibility, or judgment
Why most AI training fails leaders
Most AI training focuses on tools and automation. Leadership requires something different — clarity, judgment, and responsible decision-making.
ADVISA’s approach is built specifically to help people make better decisions that affect others at their organization — from individual contributors who influence outcomes to managers who are responsible for the wellbeing and output of full team of people.
Built on leadership-development experience — not AI hype
For four decades, ADVISA has helped organizations strengthen leadership effectiveness, decision-making, and culture.
Leading with AI extends that work into an AI-enabled workplace — applying proven leadership principles to new tools and new realities. This is not technical AI training. It is leadership development designed for how work is changing.
A two-part formula for success
- A highly intentional, hands-on training experience
→ Apply immediately to real leadership decisions - A custom AI studio for honing leadership
→ Continue applying AI with structure, context, and intention — even after the workshop ends
THE EXPERIENCE
This leader-tailored, hands-on training is delivered as a one-day, in-person experience designed for application, reflection, and guided practice.
What to expect
- One-day immersive experience
- In-person at ADVISA in Carmel, Indiana
- Cohort-based learning with forward-thinking leaders
- Guided exercises using real leadership scenarios
- Laptop required for hands-on participation
No technical background or AI expertise required.
What leaders leave ready to do
This experience focuses on practical leadership outcomes — not abstract AI concepts.
Decision-Making
- Pressure-test ideas before acting
- Surface blind spots and alternate perspectives
- Make confident decisions without sacrificing judgment
Communication
- Clarify thinking before writing or presenting
- Reduce time spent refining messages and strategy drafts
- Communicate with greater confidence and clarity
Leadership Capacity
- Handle greater complexity without losing clarity or control
- Expand thinking while maintaining ownership of decisions
- Use AI to enhance — not replace — leadership responsibility
You will apply what you learn immediately
Leaders leave this experience with practical ways to use AI in real conversations, decisions, and communication — not ideas that sit on a shelf.
“This training helped me to better understand the bones of good prompting. I left feeling like I could more efficiently use AI as a thought partner instead of just a tool for inspiration.”
Leading with AI pilot participant
A custom AI studio to support your success
Most AI training ends when the workshop ends. This experience equips you with an AI environment designed to support leadership thinking long after the session.
ADVISA’s Leadership + Culture Studio™ features a helpful Prompt Generator™ and a safe, closed, secure LLM where you can practice leadership to gain confidence and clarity.
Studio access is included for 30 days following your training, with the option to continue access afterward.
Community, Confidence, and Capacity
Forward-thinking leaders grow faster in community with other leaders facing similar challenges.
Leaders often know what good leadership looks like — but need a safe environment to practice new behaviors, receive feedback, and build confidence to act decisively.
This experience helps leaders increase their capacity to handle complexity, pressure, and responsibility while staying grounded in human-centered leadership.
“I undoubtedly walked out of this experience more empowered to use AI as a strategic thought partner, not just in the day to day leading of my department but in the scaling of our business, and I feel genuinely excited about putting these learnings into action!”
Leading with AI pilot participant
Why leaders must adapt now
AI adoption is accelerating faster than leadership readiness. Organizations are implementing new technology while many leaders are still determining how their role changes.
Leaders who learn early how to use AI as a thinking partner develop habits and judgment that compound over time.
The future of leadership is still human.
AI will continue to change how work gets done. Leaders who learn to combine human judgment with AI capability will lead more effectively in the years ahead.
Join a cohort of leaders learning how to lead with AI without losing what makes leadership human.
Even as AI adoption increases in the workplace, 50%+ of companies say they don’t have the resources to train employees to use it effectively.
Source: Express Employment Professionals, Harris Poll
FOR ORGANIZATIONS WHO DEPEND ON LEADERS
Many organizations are introducing AI tools faster than leaders are being prepared to use them responsibly.
Leading with AI helps organizations develop leaders who can apply AI thoughtfully while maintaining judgment, accountability, and alignment with culture.
This experience supports organizations that want to:
- Introduce AI into leadership development without creating parallel or competing initiatives
- Help leaders adapt to AI without losing leadership effectiveness
- Strengthen decision-making and communication in an AI-enabled workplace
- Provide a responsible starting point for leadership-level AI adoption
- Ensure technology adoption supports culture rather than undermines it
Because leadership development should evolve alongside how work changes — not after. This experience complements existing leadership development programs by helping leaders apply emerging technology responsibly within established leadership expectations.
Need AI training for a group of leaders?
Organizations interested in group participation or closed leadership cohorts are encouraged to contact us for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Leading with AI leadership training program from ADVISA?
Leading with AI from ADVISA is a leadership development experience that teaches leaders how to use AI as a thinking partner to improve decision-making, communication, and strategic thinking.
Rather than focusing on AI tools or automation, the program helps leaders learn how to:
• Prompt AI effectively
• Provide context that improves AI insight
• Challenge assumptions and identify blind spots
• Maintain human judgment and accountability
Participants leave with practical frameworks for thinking with AI – not just using it for tasks.
What do leaders learn in the Leading with AI program?
Participants learn practical ways to integrate AI into leadership thinking. During the program, leaders learn how to:
• Structure prompts that produce stronger insight
• Provide context that improves AI responses
• Use AI to challenge assumptions and identify risks
• Test ideas before important decisions or conversations
• Engage AI earlier in strategic thinking
• Maintain ownership of decisions while benefiting from AI insight
The result is clearer thinking, stronger decisions, and more effective leadership communication.
How is Leading with AI different from other AI training programs?
Most AI training focuses on tools, productivity hacks, automation, or technical capability. Leading with AI focuses on leadership thinking. Participants learn how to:
• Use AI as a sparring partner for ideas
• Pressure-test decisions before acting
• Challenge assumptions and uncover blind spots
• Expand perspective on complex leadership challenges
The emphasis is better thinking – not just faster output.
How does the Leading with AI program help leaders make better decisions with AI?
AI becomes a thinking partner that helps leaders explore ideas, test assumptions, and evaluate risks before acting. In the program, leaders practice using AI to:
• Explore multiple perspectives on a challenge
• Pressure-test decisions before communicating them
• Identify potential blind spots
• Clarify thinking before important conversations
The goal is to strengthen judgment and decision-making – not replace it.
Who should attend the Leading with AI leadership program?
Leading with AI is designed for leaders who are early in their AI journey but want to use it more strategically. The program is ideal for:
• Leaders and managers with little to moderate AI experience
• Professionals using AI mainly for simple tasks or inspiration
• Leaders responsible for strategy, decisions, and communication
• People leaders navigating complex conversations and challenges
• Organizations beginning to explore AI in leadership and decision-making
In short, the program is for leaders ready to move from using AI as a tool – to using AI as a thinking partner.
What types of leaders benefit most from Leading with AI training?
The program is especially valuable for leaders who regularly make decisions that affect others. This often includes:
• Mid-level leaders
• Directors
• Senior managers
• High-potential leaders
• Emerging leaders
• Cross-functional leaders
These leaders often operate with incomplete information, competing priorities, and stakeholder complexity. AI becomes a thinking partner that helps expand perspective and test ideas before acting.
Do you need technical or AI experience to attend Leading with AI?
No. Leading with AI is a leadership development experience, not a technical training program. Participants do not need prior AI experience or technical expertise. The focus is on:
• Leadership thinking
• Prompting effectively
• Decision-making
• Strengthening leadership judgment
Leaders learn how to use AI to think more clearly about real leadership challenges.
Who might not benefit as much from the Leading with AI program?
The program is designed primarily for leaders developing their strategic use of AI. It may be less valuable for:
• Advanced AI power users
• Data scientists or AI engineers
• Technical professionals deeply experienced with AI tools
• Organizations already highly mature in their AI adoption
The experience focuses on leadership application of AI, not technical development.
How is the Leading with AI training program delivered?
The program is delivered as a one-day, in-person leadership experience. The format includes:
• Hands-on AI practice
• Real leadership scenarios
• Guided prompting exercises
• Peer discussion and idea exchange
Participants actively practice using AI throughout the session so they leave with skills they can apply immediately.
What happens during the Leading with AI training session?
Participants work through real leadership scenarios while learning how to engage AI as a thought partner.
The experience includes:
• Guided exercises on structured prompting
• Practice using AI to challenge assumptions
• Small group discussions and idea exchange
• Application to real leadership situations
Leaders leave with practical approaches they can immediately apply in their work.
What AI tools are used during the Leading with AI program?
Participants use ADVISA’s Leadership + Culture Studio – a secure AI practice environment designed for leadership development.
The experience is platform-agnostic, meaning the skills leaders develop can transfer across different AI tools, large language models, and AI workspaces.
Participants should bring a laptop to the session.
What results can leaders expect after attending the Leading with AI program?
Participants leave the program able to:
• Use AI as a thought partner for leadership decisions
• Prompt AI more effectively
• Challenge their own assumptions
• Generate deeper insight through structured prompting
• Apply AI responsibly to real leadership challenges
The program helps leaders strengthen judgment, clarity, and strategic thinking.
How quickly can leaders apply what they learn in Leading with AI?
Immediately.
Participants work on real leadership situations during the program, which means they leave with ideas and approaches they can apply right away.
In post-program feedback, 100% of participants reported they are likely to apply what they learned within 30 days.
What mindset shift do leaders experience in the Leading with AI program?
Many leaders initially think about AI as a way to make work faster. During the program, they discover a more powerful use:
AI helps leaders think better before they act.
Leaders learn to use AI to:
• Challenge their thinking
• Test ideas
• Expand perspective before making decisions
What is the main focus of the Leading with AI program from ADVISA?
The program focuses on how leaders think with AI.
It is not about AI tools, automation, or productivity hacks.
Instead, the experience helps leaders learn how to use AI as a leadership thought partner to improve judgment, decision-making, and communication.
How much does the Leading with AI program cost?
The Leading with AI program from ADVISA is a full-day leadership experience priced at $1,500 per participant.
Who created the Leading with AI program?
The Leading with AI program was developed by ADVISA, a leadership consulting firm that helps organizations build leader-led cultures and strengthen leadership effectiveness.
The program reflects ADVISA’s approach to leadership development – helping leaders improve how they think, decide, and lead in complex environments.
The future of leadership is still human
Learn how to use AI as a thinking partner — while keeping judgment, empathy, and responsibility where they belong. The question is no longer whether AI will shape leadership, but how intentionally leaders choose to adapt.