Workshop: AI Organizational Transformation

The AI Organizational Transformation workshop guides Department of Defense learners in integrating AI into organizational management. It focuses on leveraging AI technologies to optimize business processes and improve efficiency. The inaugural version of the workshop was offered to the leadership of the Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The workshop is offered by Dr. Sorin Adam Matei, Professor of Communication Technologies and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education. For a details or a summary of the program, please contact dr. Matei at smatei @ purdue . edu

Sessions Overview:

Introduction to AI: Covers AI fundamentals, machine learning, prediction models, and enhanced models like RAG, while discussing its limitations in creativity and problem-solving.

Real-life example of AI Integration: Examines how a real-life industry leader integrates AI, addresses system inefficiencies, and optimizes resource allocation across its platforms.

Designing AI-Centric Management: Focuses on software and AI processes to eliminate data leaks and create cohesive data stories for performance optimization.

Defense AI Tools: An introduction to GenAI in DoD, covering design, capabilities, limitations, and future plans.

Activity - Case Study: Participants, teamed in small groups, apply AI strategies from real-life situations to the organizational challenge provided by a real-life case study, focusing on inefficiencies and resource allocation.

Presentations: The workshop teams give 5-minute presentations that showcase AI-driven changes and outcomes for the case study, emphasizing management reimagining and process optimization.

Workshop Goals:

Equip organizations with strategies for AI adoption.
Help identify AI’s strengths and weaknesses.
Enable leaders to envision new AI-based solutions.
Introduce practical tools for scaling AI across sectors.