Lead with Confidence in the Age of AI - with Jodie Sangster, Founder ACAM

The ACAM Executive AI-Ready Program is a one-day intensive workshop designed specifically for senior leaders who want clarity on what AI means for their business - and a practical path to action.

Grounded in real-world Australian data from ACAM's national AI Readiness Benchmarking Study, this program cuts through the hype to give you the insights, frameworks, and tools you need to confidently lead AI conversations and initiatives in your organisation.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your strategy, this is your opportunity to learn from leading experts, hear real-world case studies, and walk away with templates you can use immediately.

What makes this workshop different?

✅ Backed by Australia’s first AI Readiness Benchmarking Study
✅ Executive-level focus with real business use cases — not just technical talk
✅ Includes a guest AI Pioneer speaker sharing their lived experience
✅ Practical tools, templates, and take-home resources
✅ A clear pathway to mentoring, diagnostics, or deeper consulting support

Who should attend

This workshop is designed for:

CEOs
CMOs
COOs
CIOs
GMs
Heads of Strategy, Transformation, or Innovation

If you're leading change or driving innovation, this is for you.
🔒 Limited to 30 seats to ensure an intimate, interactive experience.

Program Overview

PART 1 – Understanding AI

Session 1: What Leaders Need to Know

What AI really is: Beyond the hype
Predictive, Generative, and Agentic AI demystified
ACAM Research Insights: Where Australian businesses stand
Why this matters now for executive decision-making

Session 2: AI as a Business Game Changer

How AI is reshaping competitive advantage
Use cases across marketing, operations, customer experience, and more
The risk of inaction

PART 2 – Getting Prepared

Session 3: Foundations for AI Readiness

Data, systems, and digital infrastructure
Creating a tech-enabled, AI-friendly environment
Basic safeguards and risk considerations

Session 4: Governance, Ethics & Brand Risk

Responsible AI: Practical frameworks
Balancing innovation with risk and compliance
Employee concerns and building trust
The regulatory landscape in Australia

Session 5: The Executive Role in AI Adoption

Why executive leadership is critical
Creating an AI-ready culture
Change management strategies that stick

PART 3 – Actioning AI

Session 6: Strategy, Roadmaps & Partners

Aligning AI to business priorities
Buy vs Build decisions
Mapping a phased, achievable roadmap
Navigating the vendor landscape

Session 7: AI & the Future of Work

Role evolution, skills shifts, and team structures
Reskilling and redeployment strategies
Addressing resistance and supporting your workforce

PART 4 – Using AI in Your Executive Role

Session 8: AI Tools for Leaders

Using AI to enhance productivity, decision-making, and communication
Live demonstrations of executive-use tools
Hands-on practice with safe, simple experimentation