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GRAD 2 – AI Discussions in the Boardroom: Masterclass

Overview

This masterclass explores the current "noise" around AI and how to sift through emotion and opinion and arrive at a foundational approach to AI for the whole board. It explores how to work with board members around the framing of AI, have AI on the agenda and develop a robust approach to AI reporting across the business.

Course costs (ex VAT)
Non-member - £395
Professional subscriber - £375
Member - £345

A discount is available for registered charities, please email training@cgi.org.uk.

For any related enquiries please contact us at training@cgi.org.uk, or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741

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Friday 12 September 2025
9:30 AM to 2:15 PM
CPD: 4 Hours
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Participant Profile

  1. Do you want to be more of a participant in AI conversations in the boardroom?
  2. Do you want to get AI on the agenda in a way that moves your organisation forward?
  3. Do you want to support and challenge your board to have the right conversations about AI?

This training course is relevant to all sectors, including listed and private companies, charities, public sector, and NHS.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will understand:

  1. Assess board dynamics and current organisational positioning regarding AI adoption and understanding
  2. Evaluate the prevailing organisational culture around AI, encompassing the Board, C-Suite, and Senior Management
  3. Analyse the strategic risks associated with both investment in, and inaction regarding, AI initiatives
  4. Articulate the parallels between the historical rise of Audit and Risk leadership and the emerging need for dedicated AI leadership at board level
  5. Develop advanced strategies for effectively integrating AI discussions onto the boardroom agenda and securing organisational buy-in

You will also receive:

  • A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
  • Risk matrix template and template board paper on AI
  • A certificate to show you have attended the course
  • 4 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

If you’ve already signed up for this course, we recommend booking “GRAD 3 - Deploying AI in the Secretariat: Masterclass” next.

People who take this course often progress to book:

Course Leaders

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Laura Higgins FCG

Laura is an award-winning governance professional with 20+ years’ experience in FTSE100/250 roles, including as Group Company Secretary at Elementis plc. She has deep expertise in board advisory, corporate transactions, risk, sustainability, and D&I. Founder of The CoSec Coach, she offers coaching, consultancy, training, and mentoring for governance teams. Laura also leads The CoSec Recruitment Company, specialising in governance and company secretarial talent.
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Terri Le Couteur FCG, MSc Governance

Terri Le Couteur is the founder of TLC Governance Solutions Limited (tlcgovernancesolutions.co.uk). With 30+ years of multi-jurisdictional and multi-sector experience, Terri Le Couteur FCG, MSc Governance, is a go-to expert in governance, board dynamics, regulatory advisory, and AI-driven training, and was named Company Secretary of the Year 2020
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Harmeen Brenner-Birk

Harmeen Brenner-Birk is the founder of Across The Board AI, a consultancy helping financial services implement AI responsibly and strategically. With 20+ years in finance at Citi, Lloyds, and Standard Chartered, she specialises in AI governance, risk, and operating models. A two-time founder, she previously led Zenkai Consulting, delivering global transformation and multimillion-pound growth. Harmeen is a sought-after speaker, mentor, and advocate for fintech and female entrepreneurship worldwide.

Competency framework

This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Emerging/Established
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.

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