Redesigning Work, Talent and Organizations in the Age of AI

About the Program

Human capital management has traditionally focused on attracting, developing and retaining talent to support business performance. AI is now challenging fundamental assumptions about how work is performed, which capabilities organizations need and how people and intelligent systems should work together.

As AI moves beyond improving individual productivity to reshaping workflows and ways of working, human capital leaders must reassess strategic priorities, identify opportunities for AI-enabled value creation and prepare their organizations for change.

The Strategic Human Capital Agenda in The Age of AI is an applied, two-day executive program combining current research, strategic frameworks and hands-on AI experience. Participants examine emerging human capital priorities, workforce capabilities, human–AI workflow redesign, organizational learning, change management and responsible AI governance.

Through executive cases, practical exercises, industry perspectives and peer discussions, participants develop a Human–AI Workforce Action Board outlining prioritized initiatives, accountability considerations and practical next steps for their organizations.

AI is changing not only how HR services are delivered, but also how organizations plan their workforce, develop capabilities and create business value. Human capital leaders must respond to several emerging priorities:

1. Rethinking Work and Human Capital

AI is reshaping how work is performed, how roles evolve and which capabilities organizations need, challenging established assumptions about workforce planning, talent and organizational design.

2. Connecting HR Priorities to Business Value

Business and human capital leaders must align priorities and investments with organizational strategy, evaluate competing opportunities and demonstrate measurable business impact.

3. Preparing the Workforce for New Ways of Working and Building New Workforce and Leadership Capabilities

As roles and skills evolve, changing work requirements call for new approaches to workforce planning, capability development, talent mobility and leadership of human–AI teams.

4. Leading AI Transformation and Sustaining Change

HR must transform its own operations while supporting enterprise-wide AI adoption, building organizational readiness, employee trust, clear accountability and the conditions for lasting change.

Ideal candidates

The program is designed for senior executives and experienced professionals responsible for human capital strategy, workforce development, organizational effectiveness and AI-enabled transformation.

• CHROs, Chief People Officers and senior HR executives responsible for human capital strategy and organizational performance.
• Talent, workforce planning, learning and organizational development leaders responsible for building future-ready capabilities.
• HR transformation, people analytics and HR technology leaders seeking to improve HR effectiveness and create value through AI.
• Business, digital transformation and organizational change leaders working to align people, processes and technology with strategic priorities.

To enroll in this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
2. Currently holding, or preparing to assume, a leadership or decision-making role.
3. A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
4. Professional involvement in human capital management, HR, talent development, workforce planning, organizational development, business strategy or AI-enabled transformation.
5. Sufficient proficiency in English to participate actively in executive discussions and practical exercises.

**Applications may be subject to review by the admissions committee.

YOUR PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES:

• Two days of in-person executive education at American University of Sharjah.
• Research-informed executive briefings, industry perspectives and facilitated peer discussions.
• Hands-on executive case studies, interactive exercises and applied workshops.
• Comprehensive learning materials, practical frameworks and assessment tools.
• Daily refreshments, lunch and networking opportunities throughout the program.
• An AUS Executive Education and Professional Development certificate, subject to successful completion of the applicable program requirements.
• Opportunities to connect with fellow executives, faculty and industry practitioners.