From Pilots to Impact: Training Leaders and Teams Together
An Executive Briefing on the Program to Reverse Canada’s Productivity Decline
Adopting AI in manufacturing isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. According to MIT’s GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025 report, organizations that succeed with AI share three critical traits: strong leadership alignment, broad-based training across the workforce, and a culture that connects technical expertise with business strategy.
Why this session matters
Canadian manufacturers often struggle to move beyond pilots to measurable results. One of the biggest differences between companies that succeed and those that stall is how they approach training. Equipping only a few specialists slows adoption, while empowering leaders and teams together creates the shared vision and skills to drive real impact.
This 45-minute session explores how training decision-makers and highly qualified personnel (HQP) in parallel creates the foundation for successful AI adoption. We’ll cover:
The distinguishing factors of organizations that move beyond pilots to measurable outcomes with AI.
Why adoption falters when only a handful of specialists are trained—and accelerates when leaders and teams share a common understanding.
Practical strategies for aligning leadership development with technical capacity-building to strengthen Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector.
Program overview
This session also provides an overview of our intensive 8-week blended learning experience and shows how the program is designed to transform your organization’s approach to technology and innovation.
Who should attend?
Decision-makers and high-potential employees in Canadian manufacturing organizations, including C-suite executives, Innovation Officers, and entrepreneurial leaders.
Format: Live online + Q&A
The future isn’t something to wait for — it’s something to actively build. Attend this session to get your blueprint.