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Stage 3: The Business Case, CIE Executive AI Programme

Commission, challenge and govern AI projects with confidence. Free registration required. 45 minutes. Certificate on completion.

Why Most AI Projects FailFinding the Right ProblemsThe Real Cost of AICommissioning and Governing AI

Stage 3: The Business Case, What You'll Learn

Most AI projects fail, not because the technology doesn't work, but because the business case was poorly constructed and the implementation was under-governed. Stage 3 gives you the frameworks to avoid the most common and expensive mistakes.

You will learn how to identify the right problems to solve with AI, build a realistic cost model that goes beyond the tool licence, write a meaningful brief, and maintain appropriate oversight throughout an implementation without micromanaging the technical detail.

Modules covered:

  • 3.1, Why Most AI Projects Fail: patterns, root causes, prevention
  • 3.2, Finding the Right Problems: identifying high-ROI opportunities
  • 3.3, The Real Cost of AI: integration, change management, governance
  • 3.4, Commissioning and Governing AI: briefs, expectations, oversight

Who this is for: Executives actively considering AI investment or managing existing AI projects who need rigorous business frameworks, not just inspiration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stage 3 free?

Stage 3 requires free registration.

How long does Stage 3 take?

Approximately 45 minutes.

Is Stage 3 the most practical stage?

Yes, Stage 3 has the most direct application for executives actively considering AI investment.

Does it cover the full cost of AI projects?

Yes, Module 3.3 builds a complete cost model including integration, change management, and ongoing governance, not just the tool licence.

What comes after Stage 3?

Stage 4: Advanced Territory, agentic workflows, enterprise AI, and what's genuinely coming.