Authentic Leadership in the Age of AI | San Francisco, CA | Nov 17th, 2026

As AI starts shaping how decisions are made, the leaders people trust will be the ones who stay accountable, transparent and true to their values. **Authentic Leadership in the Age of AI** is a one-day, hands-on course in San Francisco, open to leaders and managers with no technical background needed. By the end of the day, you will know how to use human judgement when assessing AI-generated recommendations, weigh ethics, bias and fairness in AI-supported decisions, and explain AI-related changes clearly so your team keeps its confidence in you. Through a case study, role play, a simulation and group discussion, you will practise leading through change and leave with practical safeguards for responsible AI use in your own role. The course also earns you 8 PDUs and a Course Completion Certificate, with lunch and refreshments included.

**01 | The Session At A Glance**

**Location**

San Francisco, CA, USA

**Duration**

1 Full Day – 8 Hours

**Delivery**

Instructor-led classroom training (Virtual session available upon request)

**Language**

English

**Credits**

8 PDUs / Training Hours

**Certification**

Course Completion Certificate

**Refreshments**

Enjoy Complimentary Refreshments (Beverages, Lunch, and Snacks are included)

**NOTE: The course will be delivered by experienced local trainers.**

We aim to assign a qualified
professional trainer based in or near the advertised training location. The
trainer’s details and professional profile will be shared with registered
participants before the session.

**02 | Why This Session?**

Artificial intelligence is influencing how organisations analyse information, make decisions and manage workplace responsibilities. Leaders need to work with AI while maintaining accountability, transparency and trust.

This session considers how leaders can

• Maintain personal values and integrity when using AI-supported tools.
• Evaluate the role of human judgement in AI-assisted decisions.
• Communicate clearly about AI use, limitations and implications for teams.
• Consider trust, accountability, fairness and responsible AI adoption.
• Support employees as workplace practices and expectations evolve.

**03 | What You Can Take Into Your Work**

By the end of the session, participants should be able to

• Explain authentic leadership principles and their relevance to AI-enabled workplaces.
• Identify opportunities and limitations associated with AI-supported leadership activities.
• Evaluate ethical considerations, potential bias and accountability in AI-assisted decisions.
• Apply human judgement when assessing AI-generated information and recommendations.
• Communicate AI-related decisions and workplace changes clearly and transparently.
• Recognise situations requiring human review, intervention or escalation.
• Develop practical considerations for aligning AI use with personal values and organisational responsibilities.

These outcomes describe the intended learning focus rather than guaranteed workplace results.

**04 | Is This Session for You?**

**Business Leaders & Executives**

Consider how to align AI use with leadership values, organisational responsibilities and ethical decision-making.

**Managers & Department Heads**

Explore how AI-supported information can inform decisions while retaining appropriate oversight.

**Team Leaders & Supervisors**

Examine ways to communicate AI-related changes and maintain trust within teams.

**HR & People Managers**

Consider employee confidence, fairness, communication and changing work practices.

**Project & Programme Managers**

Evaluate AI-supported recommendations and maintain clear responsibility across project teams.

**Entrepreneurs & Business Owners**

Consider responsible AI use, transparency and human judgement in business activities.

**Professionals in AI-Enabled Roles**

Explore how authentic leadership applies when AI influences workplace decisions and collaboration.

**05 | The Strive Wisdom Approach**

**Practical**

Connect leadership principles with workplace decisions, communication and AI-supported tasks.

**Human-Centred**

Consider employee needs, professional relationships and human judgement alongside AI capabilities.

**Responsible**

Address ethical considerations, transparency, privacy and accountability in AI use.

**Workflow-Oriented**

Explore where AI may fit into leadership activities and where human review remains important.

**Applied**

Identify realistic actions and considerations relevant to participants’ professional contexts.

**06 | From Individual Learning to Team Practice**

**In-House Session**

**Want to train your entire team?**

Strive Wisdom can deliver this session as an in-house programme, with examples and discussions aligned with your organisation’s leadership responsibilities, AI adoption priorities, workflows and professional context.

An in-house format can give teams opportunities to discuss shared challenges, clarify responsibilities for AI-supported decisions and consider consistent approaches to transparency, human oversight and responsible AI use. The scope, activities and examples can be agreed before delivery to reflect the team’s experience and organisational requirements.