Cohort-based Course
Leading the Future of Business IT is a six-week cohort equipping coaches and consultants to deliver executive-ready modernization workshops.
This course is popular
6 people enrolled last week.
Cohort-based Course
Leading the Future of Business IT is a six-week cohort equipping coaches and consultants to deliver executive-ready modernization workshops.
This course is popular
6 people enrolled last week.
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Course overview
You’re Not Behind. You’re Ready to Lead What’s Next.
The business IT field has changed, fast. AI is driving strategic decisions. Cloud costs demand visibility. Automation is altering roles. Security risks keep growing. For consultants, coaches, and change agents, staying relevant means more than keeping up; it means being ready to lead.
This cohort is built for professionals with experience, those who know how to drive change, but need a bridge between what they’ve done and what today’s technology demands. Maybe your clients are asking about AI strategy. Maybe your teams are shifting faster than your tools. Or maybe you know it’s time to guide the new wave of transformation, not just survive it.
Wherever you are, we’ll help you move forward, prepared to lead with purpose and clarity.
What You’ll Gain From This Course
⦿ A Clear Understanding of Today’s Business IT – No overwhelming jargon, no endless theory. Just a clear, practical breakdown of what’s changing, why it matters, and how to lead others through the disruption.
⦿ Confidence to Facilitate Strategy – Learn to lead an AI & IT Modernization Workshop with clients, from identifying key opportunities to aligning stakeholders around achievable, strategic outcomes.
⦿ Practical Workshop Delivery Skills – Build the ability to adapt, engage, and deliver sessions that matter; backed by real-world scenarios and peer feedback.
⦿ A Scalable Client Offering – Walk away with tools, templates, and a delivery approach that fits into your consulting practice or change enablement work, right away.
Learning Together
This isn’t lecture-based learning. It’s hands-on, discussion-driven, and outcome-focused. You’ll join a cohort of peers who are also preparing to lead, sharing insights, practicing facilitation, and honing their impact.
By the end, you won’t just understand modern business IT; you’ll be equipped to help others navigate it, lead it, and make it work.
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Consultants who advise organizations on strategy, transformation, AI and automation that want a ready-to-run workshop to deliver value fast.
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Agile Coaches and Change Agents seeking to expand with a practical, modern AI and IT workshop that drives real-world, business impact.
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Leadership Facilitators or Trainers aiming to stay relevant by guiding executive teams through AI and IT modernization with confidence.
Learn how to deliver a high-impact AI & IT Modernization Workshop
Gain the tools, structure, and confidence to facilitate executive-ready strategy sessions that drive clarity, alignment, and action.
Practice real-world facilitation techniques in a supportive environment
Lead key workshop moments, manage group dynamics, and get expert feedback to sharpen your delivery and presence.
Translate complex Business IT topics into actionable client conversations
Break down AI, automation, FinOps, security, and governance in ways that make sense to business and technical stakeholders alike.
Build a repeatable, adaptable client engagement offering
Walk away with a scalable workshop model and toolkit you can plug into your consulting or coaching practice immediately.
Join a cohort of peers honing their impact together
Collaborate with other experienced professionals to refine your approach, grow your confidence, and prepare to lead change.
13 interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
14 in-depth lessons
Direct access to instructor
6 projects to apply learnings
Guided feedback & reflection
Private community of peers
Course certificate upon completion
Maven Satisfaction Guarantee
This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.
Leading the Future of Business IT
May
9
Optional: Office Hours: Welcome to the cohort!
May
10
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Deep dive on IT trends and client narrative framing
May
14
Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting executive framing and IT trends
May
17
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Assessing organizational readiness and risk
May
21
Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting readiness assessments and risk profiles
May
24
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Strategic enablement across FinOps, DevOps, and Cloud
May
28
Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting strategic enablement and capability gaps
May
31
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Connecting systems and securing data
Jun
4
Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting integration models and data readiness
Jun
7
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Responsible automation, AI, and data analytics
Jun
11
Optional: Office Hours: Revisiting automation and AI use cases
Jun
14
Leading the Future of Business IT Live Session: Storytelling impact and delivering client outcomes
Jun
18
John Tanner has led AI, Automation, DevOps, and Digital Transformation initiatives at notable places like the White House Communications Agency, Ford Motor Company, and Freddie Mac. As a trusted advisor with decades of hands-on experience, he helps Federal Agencies and Fortune 100 companies bridge the gap between business strategy and technical implementation.
Now, he’s bringing his expertise to this course; helping you grow the expertise and tools to lead in the evolving field of Business IT.
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4-6 hours per week
Instructor-Led Live Sessions
2 hours per week
Join interactive, instructor-led sessions where we break down key concepts, discuss real-world applications, and work through challenges together. Expect a mix of guided learning, open Q&A, and hands-on exercises to help you apply what you’ve learned.
Open Office Hours
1 hours per week
Drop in for live office hours to get personalized guidance, ask questions, and connect with peers.
Weekly projects
2-3 hours per week
Apply what you learn through hands-on projects, case studies, and skill-building exercises designed to help you gain confidence and real-world experience.
Updated Course Materials
Lifetime Access
Get lifetime access to all future course material updates, including workshop templates and slides. Stay current, even as Business IT continues to evolve in the years to come.
Join the Community
Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond
Join the class LinkedIn group and Discord server for continued access to instructors and community members, even after the class has ended.
Complimentary Career Consultation
Trying to figure out your next career move in the business IT field? Whether you're navigating a transition, breaking into a new role, or just feeling stuck, this free career consultation is designed to give you straightforward, actionable advice. No fluff. No generic guidance. Real insights for your situation.
Schedule a free consultation
Hands-On, Practical Learning
No passive lectures; just real-world skills, live discussions, and hands-on projects to help you apply what you learn immediately.
Learn by Doing, Together
Work alongside peers in live exercises, sharing insights, solving challenges, and learning from real-world experiences.
A Network That Supports You
Join a community of IT leaders, career changers, and professionals committed to growing together.
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