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    The AI Playbook: Lead, Compete or Be Left Behind | Virtual Webinar

    When:
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
    1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Where:
    Online Webinar - Zoom
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    Description:

    Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how decisions are made, how organizations compete and how careers evolve. The real challenge for leaders isn’t adopting AI, it’s embedding it into decisions in ways competitors can’t easily replicate.

    In this webinar, Ceren Kolsarici, Director of Smith’s Scotiabank Centre for Analytics & AI and Ian R. Friendly Fellow of Marketing, will explore how forward-thinking organizations are using AI not simply to automate tasks, but to think more strategically, move more quickly and outperform competitors.

    Drawing on practical examples and current research, she will cut through the hype to focus on what leaders actually need to know, and do, today. The session will also provide clarity on how organizations can navigate the increasingly crowded landscape of AI tools and make informed, strategic choices, while addressing critical considerations around AI ethics and governance, and how these developments are reshaping workforce practices.

    You'll explore:

    • Where AI can create the most value and how to evaluate when to trust or challenge AI-driven results
    • Ways to integrate AI into decision-making without needing deep technical expertise
    • How to navigate the expanding ecosystem of AI tools and select the right solutions
    • Key considerations around AI ethics, governance and responsible use
    • Common misconceptions that hold organizations back and actionable steps to ensure AI strengthens, not undermines, your leadership
    Contact:
    Smith Business Marketing and Communications
    smithinsight@queensu.ca
    Cost:
    n/a
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