Overview

The federal workforce looks to members of its Senior Executive Service (SES) to lead strategic change that meets organizational goals and improves services to the Nation. From implementing strategic vision to creating a positive culture, your leadership and guidance are critical to successfully implementing meaningful change.

The dawning of the age of artificial intelligence (AI) poses a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change. Executive Order (OE) 14110, Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, outlines the significance of AI and the importance of its responsible use.

As an SES, how do you capitalize on the benefits of AI while mitigating its potential risks? Employing AI responsibly in your organization requires a deliberate plan and strategy for the change. But where do you start?

Senior executives like you have expressed “balancing strategy and vision with daily operations” as a significant leadership challenge.* Take the first step in striking this balance by focusing and engaging with peers in this executive-level forum. You’ll consider potential opportunities and challenges with developing an AI strategy in your agency while reviewing leading change models to gain insight and shape your own strategy for leading change in the age of AI.

*Statement gleaned from 2023 SES Leading EDGE program pre-survey data and represents 65% of respondents.

How You Will Benefit

During this Senior Executive Forum, you will:

• Learn about the basics of AI and related terminology.
  
• Review applicable models for leading complex organizational change from initial concept/vision to successful implementation.
  
• Examine the challenges inherent in leading a major organizational change effort.
  
• Collaborate with fellow SES members on potential AI opportunities, challenges, and strategies while expanding your professional network.

Who Should Attend

Career Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), and Scientific or Professional (ST), and other SES-equivalent members.

Additional Information

Registered participants will receive a pre-survey, agenda, and materials a few days prior to the start of the program.

Competencies Emphasized

• Continual Learning
• Creativity/Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Resilience
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Credibility
• Technology Management
• Vision

Length

• 6 hours