From Jargon to Judgment: Steer AI Investments That Ship
Saira A. Kazmi, Ph.D.
Board/C-Suite Advisor, VP of Engineering
Set a clear vision and drive business outcomes with confidence.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry, but for many business leaders, the landscape is clouded by jargon, hype, and uncertainty. This course cuts through the noise, empowering non-technical leaders to make confident, high-stakes decisions about AI investments. Through practical exercises and candid discussions, you will learn to identify hidden risks, challenge technical claims, and ensure your AI initiatives drive real business value. You will gain essential skills to build credibility and lead with clarity in an era when AI can be both an opportunity and a risk.
You will walk away able to:
Confidently assess and approve AI initiatives
Ask the right questions to vet proposals
Spot red flags in proposals or vendor pitches
Lead cross-functional teams with clarity
Align stakeholders around a clear vision
Technology alone cannot create business value. The leaders who understand their business challenges and use technology strategically are the ones who win and lead their organizations to market leadership. Now is your time to shape what comes next, define your impact, and lead your organization with clarity.
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What you’ll learn
Gain the skills to evaluate AI initiatives and to align technical and business teams to deliver with clarity and drive measurable impact.
Understand essential technical terminology
Know the right questions to ask to drive clarity
Understand the business impact of technical approaches
Bring focus to the initiatives that deliver the highest impact
Identify and address risks early in the planning and scoping stages
Evaluate whether to build or buy solutions based on your organization's needs
Reduce ambiguity and deliver on commitments
Understand and prepare for operational, security, and compliance needs
Clearly communicate with stakeholders at all levels
Learn directly from Saira
Saira A. Kazmi, Ph.D.
C-Suite Advisor, Award-Winning Engineering and Analytics Executive
Who this course is for
Business leaders accountable for technology outcomes
C-Suite/VP Operations, Strategy, Business, P&L, GM
Product leaders who need to understand the business impact of technical decisions
C-Suite/VP Product, Program
Technology Leaders who want to communicate clearly with their stakeholders
C-Suite/VP Engineering, Data, Software, Governance, Architecture
Prerequisites
Technical
None. Business and Technical Leaders are Welcome.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Saira A. Kazmi, Ph.D. in a real-time, interactive format.
Recorded sessions
Recorded sessions to review concepts at your own pace and prepare for class activities.
Templates and scorecards
Artifacts for class include AI Jargon Translator, Questions to Ask, Score Use Cases, and AI Operating Model Blueprint.
Peer community
Exciting opportunity to connect and collaborate with accomplished leaders who will challenge your thinking.
Maven Guarantee
Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.
Course syllabus
Week 1
BUILD FLUENCY: Cut Through the Jargon
Week 2
EVALUATE: Read Proposals Like an Expert
PRIORITIZE: Score Use Cases for Impact
Schedule
Live sessions
1-2 hrs / week
Hands-on learning experience with the instructor.
On-demand
1-2 hrs / week
On-demand lessons to prepare for a live hands-on experience.