AI isn’t just another wave of digital transformation, it’s a work and jobs redesign mandate.
Companies that invest now in upskilling their HR teams in AI will set the pace and build competitive advantage in talent, culture, and capability while others scramble to catch up.
This 2-day learning programme will equip HR leaders with the frameworks, tools, and mindset to re-design work in the AI era, balancing human strengths with automation to create resilient, future-ready organisations and “surf” the tsunami with confidence.
What you and your team will gain
- Assess the AI readiness of your organisation by identifying current capabilities, risks and strategic gaps
- Understand the nature of AI-driven change and how it will reshape the structure of organisations, the role of talent, and the expectations of leadership – translating abstract trends into practical, business relevant insights
- Develop a practical AI-enabled HR roadmap, balancing short-term wins with long-term transformation initiatives
- Position HR as a strategic player that actively redesigns work and organisational capabilities
- Learn how to integrate ethical and responsible AI principles into HR practices
- Analyse real-world case studies of AI implementation across global organisations, identifying how AI can deliver tangible value
Investment required
CRF Members: 17,000 AED per participant
Non-Members: 20,000 AED per participant
Contact Michael Whelan for group booking rates.
Who Should Enrol?
Senior HR Generalists, OD/Change Leaders, People Analytics & Workforce Strategy Teams.
Dates
29 September and 30 September 2026
09:00-17:00 GST
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Course overview
Tuesday 29 September – Wednesday 30 September 2026
09:00 – 17:00 GST both days
Day 1
- Session 1: How AI-driven change is reshaping organisations
- Session 2: Investigating the ROI of AI in organisations and HR
- Session 3: Applying the Bridge framework, considering business model adaption, reskilling, integration panning and AI ethics
- Session 4: Analysing real-world case studies of AI implementation
Day 2
- Session 1: HR readiness assessment
- Session 2: Developing your AI-roadmap
- Session 3: Using AI to support change adoption
- Session 4: Implementing futures thinking; key takeaways and Q&A
Faculty
Dr. Robert Collins
Visiting Fellow, Kellogg College, Oxford
Dr Rob Collins is a visiting fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford and regularly teaches courses at the University. Dr Collins has taught on the MSc in Software Engineering through Oxford University’s Computing Laboratory for over 20 years. He currently teaches modules on Classical Machine Learning, Software Testing and Safety Critical Systems.
Dr Collins also teaches courses in Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Agile, Machine Learning, Design Thinking and Business Process Improvement. He regularly provides consultancy to industry in the area of Business Process Excellence, Artificial Intelligence and Systems Engineering. He gained his Black Belt Certification in Lean Six Sigma from Lockheed Martin, the world’s largest Systems Engineering company and a world-leader in advanced technology.
As well as his undergraduate degree in Physics and Computing, Dr Collins holds a PhD focussed on training, psychology and processes for introducing complex technology into learning environments. He completed an MBA in 2012 at Henley Business School, and so has a strategic business view as well as deep understanding and practical experience of hands-on process improvement in technology and service.
Catalina Schveninger
HR Consultant and Former Global Head of Learning and CPO
Catalina Schveninger is an HR leader turned consultant, investor, and educator, helping organisations grow through upskilling, reskilling, and building future-ready people strategies. With over 25 years of experience across the full spectrum of HR – recruiter, generalist, Head of Employer Brand, Chief Learning Officer (Vodafone), and Chief People Officer (FutureLearn, DataCamp) – Catalina brings a uniquely practical perspective to transformation.
Her work spans SaaS, e-commerce, telco, and education technology, with a global footprint that includes both iconic brands (GE, T-Mobile) and VC-backed scale-ups. Today, she advises clients on how to operationalise skills-based models and integrate AI-enabled tools and agentic technologies into the people function.
Catalina is also a venture partner and angel investor in start ups reimagining the future of work, and teaches People Analytics and HR Tech at Porto Business School.
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