Building AI-Ready Leaders
Mantel’s Executive AI Literacy Program
As AI continues to reshape industries, executive leadership plays a critical role in guiding responsible, strategic adoption. Our Executive AI Literacy Program is designed to help leaders build the confidence and fluency needed to make informed, impactful decisions about AI.
Through a tailored, fast-start approach, we equip leaders with a practical understanding of AI concepts, use cases, governance, and risk. The program combines foundational learning with strategic alignment workshops to help organisations identify where to start, clarify risk appetite, and focus on high-value opportunities.
Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or seeking to align your leadership team, this program provides the tools and insight to lead with confidence.
What a day in our workshop looks like:
Our expert facilitators will take you through structured workshops uniquely designed to your business and industry needs. We’ll explore three broad pillars: AI fluency, Strategic alignment, and AI readiness, with the aim of building foundational AI literacy and engagement strategies, summarising priority use cases and AI ambitions, and conducting readiness assessments for your business.
Example workshop sessions
AI foundations
90 minutes
By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear understanding of AI fundamentals, key terminology, and the differences between AI systems. You’ll also gain insights into future trends and opportunities in AI, helping you navigate the rapidly changing landscape with confidence.
AI productivity potential
60 minutes
Understand how both engineering and non-engineering teams can unlock the full productivity gains of GenAI. You’ll see how the use of GenAI tools can streamline Research, Design, Analysis and Architecture, whilst improving efficiency, creativity, and collaboration. By the end of the session, you’ll have a practical understanding and real-world examples of how GenAI can enhance productivity across your organisation.
Optimising LLMs
60 minutes
Get the most out of your chosen LLM (large language models). This training session covers essential user tips and tricks, empowering you to use LLMs for maximum efficiency and creativity. Learn how to write clear prompts, refine your outputs, and discover hidden features to streamline your work. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, you’ll gain practical skills to enhance your LLM experience and achieve your desired results.
Meet your workshop team
Emma Bromet
Partner, Data & AI
Emma helps organisations navigate the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. She specialises in strategic adoption of AI and agent technologies, guiding organisations to harness the potential of these tools while establishing frameworks to manage risk and ensure long-term value.
Relevant skills:
- Data & strategy
- AI transformation and delivery
- Operating models
Thomas Maas
Head of Strategy & Consulting
Thomas is an international expert with over 12 years of professional experience in Strategy, Finance and Data & AI, across numerous geographies and industries.
Relevant skills:
- Operating models
- Corporate & business strategy
- Data & AI strategy
Kathryn Collier
Head of AI & ML engineering
With a background in statistics and mathematics, Kathryn started as a data scientist before naturally stepping into a role of bridging the gap between technical teams and business leaders.
Relevant skills:
- Operating models
- Data & strategy
- Corporate & business strategy
Jonathon Hardy
Principal Consultant, AI & ML engineering
An experienced technology leader with a proven track record of advising clients on the effective adoption of data, AI and ML technologies to drive business value. Has previously led multiple executive training sessions.
Relevant skills:
- Strategic foresight and planning
- ML engineering
- Data & AI literacy training
Patrick Eckel
Digital Partner
Focuses on empowering technology teams to deliver differently using AI-driven strategies and technologies. Extensive experience in designing and delivering technology products and enabling cross-functional teams to utilise the best methods, tools, and approaches to deliver value.
Relevant skills:
- Digital, Data and Strategy
- Digital transformation
- AI-powered SDLC
Sam McLeod
Principal Consultant, GenAI engineering – client solutions
AI specialist with 20+ years experience. Driving the organisation-wide adoption of AI across diverse teams and client engagements, proactively shaping Mantel’s approach to the AI-driven software development landscape.
Relevant skills:
- AI literacy & AI-driven innovation
- Agentic AI, GenAI/LLMs
- Executive coaching & mentoring
Dhivya Kanagasingam
Senior Consultant, Strategy & Consulting
Dhivya’s expertise lies in partnering with organisations to assess, design and implement aligned, effective and resilient data and AI strategies, with a noted focus on governance and responsible AI.
Relevant skills:
- Data & AI maturity assessments
- AI governance and ethics
- Data strategy & roadmap development
Anja Wolf
Lead ML engineer
Anja specialises in delivering impactful AI projects across various industries, from financial services, media and communications and retail, with experience leading the design and delivery of AI products in production, including implementing Generative AI solutions.
Relevant skills:
- AI archiecture
- ML operations
- AI literacy
Ready to get started? We’re ready to listen
Whether you have a specific challenge in mind or are looking to explore the possibilities of technology for your business, our team of experts are here to help.
Please provide your details in the form, and we’ll be in touch to discuss how we can achieve great things together.
