The Corndel

Strategic AI Leadership Programme

Empowering leaders to confidently integrate AI into business strategy, ensure ethical adoption, and drive real business impact
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AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace

While companies using generative AI are achieving an average ROI of 3.7x, high-performing AI leaders are realising significantly higher returns, with an impressive 10.3x ROI. Beyond enhanced business value, these leaders are accelerating innovation—29% implement AI-driven solutions in less than 3 months, compared to just 6% of lagging companies (IDC, Microsoft, November 2024 Business Opportunity of AI). This programme is designed to ensure leaders don’t just adopt AI—they lead AI-driven change with confidence, ethical clarity, and a focus on real business impact. 

Business impact This programme will:

Lead AI evolutionary change

by ensuring employee engagement and development in human and technical skills

Drive strategic AI adoption

through the evaluation of AI solutions within your business culture

Ensure ethical and responsible AI leadership

so that AI initiatives align with business success and sustainability

Accelerate change and innovation

while confidently managing AI-driven transformation

Programme summary

  • Duration: 12 weeks | ~15 hours of learning 
  • Delivery: Experiential workshops + e-learning with direct application to business use cases.
  • Who it’s for: Leaders, department heads, and change-makers driving AI adoption 
  • Supported by Microsoft
  • Facilitators: Two experts who bring together AI & leadership knowledge
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Programme curriculum

Unit 1: Understanding AI and its impact

  • Appreciate how AI works and apply the implications of this to decision-making around use of AI tools 
  • Experiment with AI tools already approved for use in your organisation 

Unit 2: Bringing AI into the context of your organisation

  • Identify the potential for AI to solve business challenges 
  • Evaluate and discuss AI tools and use cases in the context of organisational culture and business objectives 

Unit 3: Critically appraising AI tools and uses

  • Critically appraise the opportunities presented by human/machine teaming to maximise benefits and minimise risks 
  • Apply ethical considerations to AI use cases 

Unit 4: Leading rapid evolutionary change

  • Apply the principles of adaptive leadership to technological transformation 
  • Explore how to leverage AI-driven time savings across your organisation 

Unit 5: Leading engagement and development in the age of AI

  • Accelerate the technology adoption curve through appropriate engagement 
  • Lead and develop a team that is equipped and confident to work in the context of human/machine teaming 
  • Consider the organisation’s skills needs in light of human/machine teaming and plan accordingly 

In-role application and reflection

Beyond structured learning, this programme ensures participants are supported to implement real-world application of AI and apply their learning directly within their organisation

World-class thinkers, mentors and educators Meet some of our experts…

Delivered by experts – is at the heart of the Corndel experience. Participants will benefit from two dedicated Professional Development Experts (PDEs): 

  • Expert Leadership PDE: A leadership specialist who will guide you in embedding AI-driven change within your team and organisational culture. 
  • Expert AI PDE: A technical expert in AI and data, providing practical insights on AI adoption, its strategic applications, and ethical considerations. 

This unique dual-expertise model ensures leaders gain both the human and technical perspectives needed to drive AI-powered transformation with confidence. 

Dr. Peter Baksh

Dr Peter Baksh, who holds a PhD in Physics and PGCE in Education, brings industry-leading machine learning expertise from both government and private defence sectors, along with AWS and Microsoft certifications in AI and ML. As Data PDE, he leads global analytics programs while bringing proven expertise in scaling AI solutions. In addition to his education work at Corndel, he develops AI solutions, combining theoretical depth with practical implementation expertise.
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Sam Taylor​

An innovative results-driven certified Project Manager and qualified coach. Samantha is passionate about the development and empowerment of others and is a driving factor behind creating innovative and engaging workshops and encourages an empowered growth mindset in her coaching style.
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Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper is an accomplished learning and development specialist with a keen interest in the evolving intersection of leadership and artificial intelligence. Drawing on her extensive expertise in leadership training, coaching and programme design, she creates engaging learning experiences through innovative digital tools. Alice excels at crafting bespoke learning content that addresses specific client needs, ensuring meaningful professional development outcomes.
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Wakil Sarfaraz

Wakil Sarfaraz is data-scientist with BSc Mathematics (University of Sussex), MSc Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing (University of Oxford) and a PhD Mathematical Modelling and Computational Biology (University of Sussex). Wakil has experiene working in Cancer and Genomics, Gene Therapeutics, Analytics and Product Development. His greatest strengths are communication, problem-solving and flexibilty.
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Joe Watkins

Joe Watkins has PhD in Mathematics, BSc in Mathematics. Joe has 10 years lecturing and mentoring experience in Mathematics, and running Outreach programmes and sessions in STEM subjects. Joe has experience in the charitable and health sectors as a systems architect and data analyst.

Why Corndel for Strategic AI-Powered Leadership?

Expert in human and technical skills – Supported by Microsoft, Corndel equips leaders with the AI knowledge and human capabilities needed to drive success.

Experiential learning – Our hands-on approach goes beyond theory, using practical exercises and real-world frameworks to help leaders apply AI in their roles.

Proven impact – 94% of professionals from our ‘Double Your Productivity with AI’ event said they would apply what they learned. Our NPS of 64 reflects high learner and employer satisfaction.

Future-ready leadership – We build leaders who thrive in AI-driven change, with 86% progressing in their career or life goals and 82% gaining confidence in their roles.

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Dr. Peter Baksh

Dr Peter Baksh, who holds a PhD in Physics and PGCE in Education, brings industry-leading machine learning expertise from both government and private defence sectors, along with AWS and Microsoft certifications in AI and ML. As Data PDE, he leads global analytics programs while bringing proven expertise in scaling AI solutions. In addition to his education work at Corndel, he develops AI solutions, combining theoretical depth with practical implementation expertise.

Sam Taylor​

Sam Taylor is a highly esteemed Senior Project Manager renowned for her strategic acumen and innovative approaches to leading high-profile events. Her extensive background is fortified by a PRINCE2 certification and a BA (Hons) in Decorative Artefacts from De Montfort University, which equips her with a unique blend of artistic vision and precise project management skills.

Sam’s expertise is evident in her ability to craft and execute extensive event portfolios, resulting in the delivery of globally acclaimed conferences, award ceremonies, and exhibitions. Sam excels at captivating participants and driving business growth while maintaining rigorous budget control.

A frontrunner in adopting mobile technology within the events sector, Sam has significantly enhanced stakeholders’ experiences, improving engagement levels among delegates, sponsors, and exhibitors. This innovation has also facilitated the more efficient collection and use of data, establishing new industry standards. Her dedication and outstanding performance have been acknowledged with numerous awards, including the Best Association Awards Event for BIFM Awards and the Event of the Year at the 2018 PPA Scottish Magazine Awards.

Sam’s insights and expertise have made her a respected thought leader in the field, and she has been invited to share her knowledge at prestigious events like the Technology for Associations Congress, further solidifying her standing as an expert. Her versatile leadership skills have been instrumental in launching impactful projects for her clients.

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper is an accomplished learning and development specialist with a keen interest in the evolving intersection of leadership and artificial intelligence. Drawing on her extensive expertise in leadership training, coaching and programme design, she creates engaging learning experiences through innovative digital tools. Alice excels at crafting bespoke learning content that addresses specific client needs, ensuring meaningful professional development outcomes. 

Wakil Sarfaraz

Wakil Sarfaraz is data-scientist with BSc Mathematics (University of Sussex), MSc Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing (University of Oxford) and a PhD Mathematical Modelling and Computational Biology (University of Sussex). Wakil has experiene working in Cancer and Genomics, Gene Therapeutics, Analytics and Product Development. His greatest strengths are communication, problem-solving and flexibilty.