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Navigating the AI Chaos: Best Practices from a Strategic Leadership Perspective

Are you in need of a guiding light in your AI journey? We’ve got just the thing for you: A webinar focusing entirely on tried-and-true methods for tackling the AI chaos!

Navigating the AI Chaos: Best Practices from a Strategic Leadership Perspective

Managing the complexities of ever-evolving AI projects is no easy task. In a world filled with advice, how do you know which strategies actually work?

Sometimes, it’s best to call in an expert 🧑‍💻 Join us for an insightful webinar on the 28th of May, where Cornelsen’s Head of AI Michael Engel shares his tried-and-true best practices for leadership in the era of AI. Discover proven strategies for unlocking business value through AI, backed by real-world insights into effective leadership, value creation, and tools for success 💡

Join us as we explore:

  • Best practices for leadership and value creation in the AI Era: We’ll define essential components needed for driving AI initiatives effectively, and discuss how to best bridge the gap between leadership strategies and practical tools in the AI landscape.
  • How to maximize value creation with AI: Guided by Michael and Mindfuel co-founder Max, we’ll dive into the methodologies and principles that help maximize business value. We’ll discuss practical approaches to assessing opportunities, steering value creation, and defining ownership roles in AI initiatives.

This webinar is designed for anyone looking for real-world examples of how to ace AI initiatives and grow as a strategic leader. Let's journey through the AI chaos and into the light - together 💚

Speakers:

Dr. Michael Engel - Head of AI at Cornelsen Verlag GmbH

Dr. Michael Engel is a leading expert in data analytics and artificial intelligence, with over a decade of experience in technology and innovation management. Currently serving as the Head of AI at Cornelsen Verlag GmbH in Berlin, Michael has played a pivotal role in steering the company's digital transformation strategies through innovative data-driven solutions. Before joining Cornelsen, Michael’s worked in Data & AI strategy leadership at companies such as Volkswagen Financial Services and Deloitte Consulting.

Magnus Metz - Sales Director at Mindfuel

A seasoned professional in data product management and sales, Magnus has been working with Mindfuel since 2021. As Director of Sales, Magnus has been instrumential in establishing Mindfuel as the pioneers in Data Product Management and has helped build the company's sales development from scratch. Before joining Mindfuel, Magnus has worked in sales management at Alexander Thamm, and founded his own company specilizing in climbing socks.

Maximilian Könnings - CPO & Co-Founder at Mindfuel

Maximilian Könnings is CPO and Datapreneur at Mindfuel. By combining product management and data science, he is shaping the new discipline of data product management. Before founding Mindfuel, he worked as a global product manager for Vorwerk, where he was responsible for the development of the Thermomix digital product. Since founding Mindfuel 2019 with Nadiem von Heydebrand, he's funneled his expertise in software development and product management into consulting projects and the development of Mindfuel's Delight-software.

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