Overcome uncertainty through connection and AI literacy
42% of CEOs cite lack of understanding about AI’s practical applications as the primary barrier to implementation
Focus groups with executives have revealed that while high powered events on AI have been valuable, they have missed the opportunity to explore AI with their peers.
This Inspiration Lab will offer an exclusive environment for CEOs, COOs, CHROs, and CXOs for learning about specific and relevant topics as well as provide a space for leaders to actively engage with each other and experts in the AI arena. Together we will explore the issues through an exchange of ideas, listening and focused discussion.
The Inspiration Lab will begin on February 26, 2025 and continue through December 2025. We will meet virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month for a total of 10 times throughout the year except for July.
A cutting-edge feature of this Inspiration Lab is that participants will help determine the agenda. In addition to our strategically identified topics, you as a participant will help create our agenda by telling us what is most important for you to learn and understand on your AI journey. Our role will be to curate a slate of qualified presenters and related resources as well as facilitate a high impact dialogue on the most pressing topics. We are limiting participation to a total of 20 which will ensure that each individual will have an opportunity to help shape our shared agenda, and that we stay focused on the topics, questions and concerns that are most important to you.
Key take-aways
- How to get VALUE from AI – focusing only on what you need
- Learning how to leverage AI within your organization/industry whether that be by enhancing client services, deepening market penetration, improving operational efficiency, etc. Really though, you decide what the lever is that is most relevant for us to pull.
- Overcoming uncertainty – Using understandable language and rich case studies you will feel empowered as leaders by being able to deal with the concerns of determining to what extent you need AI, understanding what AI can and cannot do, becoming a savvy buyer, deciding how much of an investment to make, dealing with questions of job security (i.e., whether that be your own job security or the job security of your team members), or any other challenges that are fueling your uncertainty. A Deloitte study found that 61% of executives are uncertain about the ROI of AI initiatives, despite 82% acknowledging AI’s strategic importance
- Networking and building lasting relationships around AI and global leadership – separating the millions of overhyped propositions from legitimate providers.
- Making the global local and the local global
Benefits and Advantages of the
Global Leadership and AI Inspiration Lab
| Feature | Global AI and Leadership Inspiration Lab | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Participant driven agenda | Yes | No |
| Exclusive cohort size (20) | Yes | Often Larger |
| Blend of peer and expert learning | Yes | Primarily expert led |
| Interactive and collaborative format | Yes | Varies, often more lecture based |
| Focus on practical value and relevance | Yes | Varies |
| Empowerment for savvy AI adoption | Yes | Varies |
| Holistic leadership approach | Yes | No |
| Customization and flexibility | Yes | Limited, predefined |
Program Details
Who
- Exclusively for a small group of 20.
- Curated selection of AI experts and specialists, and the event organizers
What
- Participant determined agenda = most pressing topics, focusing only on what you need
- Curated slate of presenters and related resources
- AI learning from experts and peers
- Professionally facilitated high impact dialogue on most pressing topics
Why
- Help participants gain confidence, overcome uncertainties
- Become empowered
- Smaller group allows for deeper learning, fuller participation, staying focused
- Opportunity to explore AI with your peers and to build robust relationships around the specific topic of AI and global leadership
Where
- Virtually online via Zoom
When
- Feb. 26 at 10 am U.S. Eastern time/4 pm CET time followed by the 4th Wednesday of each month at the same time through Dcember except for the month of July.
Fee
- $5,000 USD / €4,750 Euro
Inspiration Lab Facilitators
Jacopo Nicelli
Jacopo is a Global Executive Business & Leadership Coach with 30+ years experience within multinational, multicultural and diverse industrial sectors.
Thor Legvold
Thor has 25 years of international experience helping people of different cultures and backgrounds work more effectively together as leaders,
Darin Short
Darin has almost 20 years of global experience with global leadership and team-building, has worked with individuals and teams at all levels of an organization,
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The scope of AI is enormous and in order to provide you a solid basis for you to begin your AI journey or go to the next level of AI implementation we believe 10 sessions over the course of a year are necessary.
No. The breadth of AI is extensive and we intend to provide value by covering the breadth of topics necessary for helping you to move to action or to the next level of implementation.
We intend to meet at the same time of day and to meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month. However, during our first session we will take time as a group to determine if this time of day and day of the month will work. We will likely not meet during the months of July and December.
We are limiting participation to 20 people as this will allow everyone to fully participate, deepen your learning, and stay focused on the topics/questions/concerns that are most important to you.
Yes, if there 2 registrants from the same organization we will provide a 10% discount for each registrant. If there are 3 or more registrants from the same organization we will provide a 15% discount for each registrant.
The main presentation, Q&A, & whole group portions of each session will be recorded. A primary feature of this Inspiration Lab will involve small group peer discussion around the topic presented and your experiences, concerns, and questions. This portion of the session will not be recorded.
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Jacopo didn’t just help me grow my business—he helped me grow as a leader. I couldn’t recommend his coaching services more highly!