Michigan Ross School of Business

AI-Enabled Management and Decision-Making

Michigan Ross School of Business

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Strengthening Human Judgment and Amplifying Performance.

Managers today are under pressure to make faster decisions in more complex environments, often with incomplete information and growing interdependence across teams, such as sales, operations, and product. AI can help leaders analyze performance, test scenarios, and spot patterns more quickly, but most organizations still lack clear ways to use these tools effectively in day-to-day management.

Throughout the program, AI is treated as an amplifier of judgment: not a replacement for it, and not a separate skill to be learned afterward. Participants will learn how to use AI to diagnose performance issues, pressure-test plans, model scenarios, and anticipate competitive or operational responses. The goal is not simply to use AI more often, but to use it more effectively in the moments where judgment matters most.

The real challenge of AI is not learning the technology. It is learning how to make sound decisions when AI produces more analysis, more options, and more ambiguity. This program equips managers to use AI with greater clarity and control, leading to better decisions, stronger cross-functional alignment, and more effective execution.

Participants will leave the program with hands-on experience using AI to:

Assess market conditions and identify the most important signals,

Assess market conditions and identify the most important signals,

Design dashboards that support better decisions,

Design dashboards that support better decisions,

Diagnose the root causes of performance gaps,

Diagnose the root causes of performance gaps,

Run what-if analyses and anticipate competitive or operational responses,

Run what-if analyses and anticipate competitive or operational responses,

Balance AI-generated insights with managerial judgment.

Balance AI-generated insights with managerial judgment.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Delivered through a blend of online learning and in-person sessions, the program curriculum balances flexibility with face-to-face collaboration. Core modules equip you with practical frameworks and tools to tackle real-world business challenges, while the immersive in-person experience accelerates application and connection.

Immersive Learning Experience | On-Campus Sessions

During the on-campus residency, you will participate in simulations, case work, and interactive exercises to apply the strategic concepts learned throughout the program in practical, hands-on settings. Networking opportunities connect you with industry leaders from around the globe, expanding your perspective and professional network.

Time Commitment

Duration: 19 hours spread over 2 weeks

Live Online Sessions: One session, totaling approximately 1.5 hours (before the on-campus portion).

On-Campus Intensive: Three consecutive days, totaling approximately 17.5 hours (7 hours for Days 1 and 2, 3.5 hours on Day 3).

Total time commitment: 19 hours

Note: Program schedules are subject to change.

For more program details, including specific program dates, topics, and sample schedule, download the program brochure.

Programme Audience

Leaders and managers with 5+ years of experience

Mid- to senior-level managers responsible for performance, resource allocation, and decision-making under uncertainty

Leaders in sales, product, and other highly interdependent roles where strong judgment and cross-functional coordination are essential

Programme Benefits

Make better decisions faster: Learn how to use AI to quickly analyze information, identify critical signals, and focus attention on what matters most to your business.

Diagnose business problems more effectively: Move beyond symptoms to uncover the root causes of performance gaps, operational bottlenecks, and organizational challenges.

Test decisions before you commit: Use AI-powered scenario analysis and what-if modeling to evaluate alternatives and anticipate second-order effects.

Design dashboards that drive action: Learn how to build and refine dashboards that support decision-making, align teams, and improve organizational performance.

Lead confidently in an AI-enabled workplace: Build the skills to navigate increasing complexity, ambiguity, and information overload while maintaining accountability for decisions and outcomes.

Testimonials

"Most AI training teaches people to use tools. AI-Enabled Management and Decision-Making teaches something more durable: how to think with AI in the loop — diagnosing what's really happening in their business, stress-testing the strategies they're about to commit to, and preparing for the moves competitors haven't made yet. The tools will keep changing. The judgment we build won't go out of date."

A. Yesim Orhun

Faculty Director, AI-Enabled Management and Decision-Making Program

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