The AI for Managers training enables team leaders and decision-makers to understand how AI can support their management, analysis, communication and decision-preparation tasks. It shows how to turn AI into a practical assistant that delivers greater clarity, speed and quality in day-to-day operations.
A training designed for managers who want to move from curiosity to hands-on usage
During this training, participants discover how to use AI to prepare meetings, structure action plans, summarise information, analyse situations, write clearer communications and better organise their priorities. The course also addresses the limitations of AI in a managerial context, ensuring it is used as a support tool rather than a substitute for judgement.
Module 1: AI in the Service of Management
Module 2: Preparing and Structuring Decisions
Module 3: Preparing Meetings and Communications
Module 4: Driving Operations More Efficiently
Module 5: Supporting Your Teams in AI Adoption
Module 6: Limitations and Caution in a Managerial Context
Managers face daily decisions that require processing large amounts of information quickly. Artificial intelligence offers unprecedented capabilities for analysing data, summarising reports and evaluating options in a fraction of the time.
A manager trained in AI usage can accelerate decision-making, improve analysis quality and devote more time to leadership and team support.
Document summarisation is one of the most valuable AI applications for managers. Quarterly reports, market studies, meeting minutes or customer feedback can be condensed into key bullet points in seconds. AI can also cross-reference multiple sources to surface trends or weak signals.
Comparative analysis is another powerful lever. Comparing supplier offers, evaluating candidates or benchmarking industry practices becomes much faster and more systematic with AI assistance.
AI can assist managers in project planning, action plan definition, progress tracking and performance review preparation. It helps structure objectives, identify task dependencies and anticipate risks.
For managerial communication, AI facilitates the drafting of team messages, individual feedback or strategic presentations. It allows the tone and level of detail to be adapted to the target audience, improving communication impact.
AI does not replace human judgement, empathy or managerial intuition. Decisions involving ethical, political or emotional dimensions still require human intervention. The manager must remain the final decision-maker and use AI as a support tool, not a substitute.
Confidentiality is a critical consideration. Strategic company data must not be shared with unsecured tools. The training addresses these aspects to enable responsible and compliant usage.
The AI-augmented manager concept describes a professional who combines human expertise with AI analytical capabilities. This combination enables better, faster decisions while maintaining the human dimension essential to leadership.
ITTA trains managers across French-speaking Switzerland in this augmented approach, with practical case studies tailored to real-world management scenarios, delivered in Geneva and Lausanne.
Integrating artificial intelligence into professional practices is no longer about innovation but about competitive necessity. Professionals who master AI tools in their area of expertise gain a significant advantage in productivity, analysis quality and delivery speed. This cross-functional skill complements existing domain expertise to create a particularly valued professional profile.
In French-speaking Switzerland, companies across all sectors are accelerating AI adoption in their processes. The results from early adopters who have trained their teams are compelling, with measurable productivity gains and a notable improvement in employee satisfaction among those equipped with these tools. Training is the determining factor between successful adoption and wasted investment.
Managers trained in AI develop a strategic vision that allows them to anticipate ongoing transformations and position their teams to make the most of them. They acquire the reflexes needed to use AI daily in their management practice while maintaining the human dimension essential to leadership. This dual competency makes the AI-augmented manager a particularly sought-after profile in organisations undergoing transformation.
Can AI help manage team conflicts?
AI can suggest mediation approaches, help formulate constructive feedback or analyse team dynamics. However, direct conflict management remains a human skill that requires empathy and emotional intelligence.
How can AI help prepare a board meeting?
AI can summarise key data, prepare presentation slides, anticipate participant questions and structure the agenda. It saves considerable time during the preparation phase.
Can AI replace business intelligence tools?
Generative AI does not replace specialised BI tools but complements them. It excels at interpreting data, generating explanatory narratives and formulating recommendations based on BI results.
Will my employees perceive AI as a threat?
Communication and training are essential. Presenting AI as an assistance tool rather than a replacement, and training teams in its use, transforms a perceived threat into a professional development opportunity.
Can a non-technical manager really benefit from AI?
Absolutely. Current generative AI tools are designed to be used in natural language. A manager needs no technical skills to formulate requests and leverage results. The training provides the necessary skills to get started.
Monday to Friday
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tel. 058 307 73 00
ITTA
Route des jeunes 35
1227 Carouge, Suisse
Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 06:00 pm.
