MODULE 2 OF 6

Strategic AI Decisions

Master the frameworks for AI investment decisions, portfolio management, and build-vs-buy analysis

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Duration
4 Hours
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Format
Case Study Workshop
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Focus
ROI & Investment

Investment Decisions That Matter

Every AI investment request that lands on your desk represents both opportunity and risk. This module gives you the tools to evaluate AI investments with the same rigor you apply to any strategic capital allocation.

You'll learn frameworks for prioritizing AI initiatives, calculating realistic ROI, and making the critical build-vs-buy decisions that determine long-term competitive advantage.

"The best AI investment is often the one you don't make - until you're ready."
AI Investment Matrix

Quick Wins

High impact, low complexity

Strategic Bets

High impact, high complexity

Low Priority

Low impact, low complexity

Avoid

Low impact, high complexity

What You'll Learn

1

AI Portfolio Strategy

Build a balanced AI investment portfolio across innovation horizons - from proven applications to emerging experiments.

2

Prioritization Framework

Apply the Impact-Feasibility Matrix to evaluate and rank AI initiatives against business objectives.

3

ROI Calculation

Master realistic AI ROI methodology including direct benefits, productivity gains, and risk-adjusted returns.

4

Build vs Buy Analysis

Navigate the build-buy-partner decision with frameworks for evaluating customization needs and vendor dependencies.

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Business Case Creation

Structure compelling AI business cases that win board approval and survive CFO scrutiny.

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Investment Governance

Establish stage-gate processes and kill criteria to manage AI investments with discipline.

Learning Outcomes

Evaluate AI investment proposals using structured frameworks
Calculate realistic AI ROI with appropriate risk adjustments
Make informed build-vs-buy decisions for AI capabilities
Build a balanced AI portfolio across investment horizons
Create business cases that survive board-level scrutiny
Establish governance processes for AI investment decisions

Ready to Master AI Investments?

Build the strategic decision-making skills that separate successful AI organizations from the rest.

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