Generative AI Leadership Accelerator (GALA)
AI Is Transforming Leadership
With Eller Executive Education's Generative AI Leadership Accelerator (GALA), you don’t just learn about Generative AI—you master it by applying AI solutions directly to your organization. Your team will gain practical Gen AI experience and the expertise to teach colleagues how to launch their own Generative AI initiatives, creating a ripple effect of innovation and tangible results across your organization.
87% of CEOs believe that generative AI will require most of their workforce to gain new skills. Understand how your team needs to up-level and what it means to lead in the age of AI.
Participants will receive an Eller Executive Education certificate upon completion.
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Questions? Contact Executive Director Luigi Pecoraro, Ed.D., at luigipecoraro@arizona.edu or 216-990-1184.
Program Overview
32 hours of management and leadership development led by award-winning faculty
April 8-11, 2025
University of Arizona
Chandler, AZ
For senior executives and their teams implementing AI initiatives
Cost: $4,000 per person, minimum 3 people per organization; ask about group pricing
Program details are subject to change
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Is Your Organization "AI-Ready?"
Webinar: Harness the Power of AI
Drs. Bikram Ghosh and Joe Carella help you "Unlock the Power of AI for Your Organization" in this insights-packed webinar. Download and view at your convenience.
Webinar: Implement AI Now
Move past the AI hype. Dr. Gondy Leroy, Assistant Dean of Research, will guide you through AI implementation for tangible results at your organization. Learn more with our free, on-demand webinar.
Assessment: Test Your AI Expertise
Think your organization is ready for Gen AI? Test your company's readiness with this 4-minute assessment, created by our expert AI faculty.
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Why Attend GALA?
Generative AI isn’t just a tool; it’s the requirement to remain a leader in any industry. The Generative AI Leadership Accelerator (GALA) is a hands-on, 4-day immersive program where you’ll conceptualize a real generative AI initiative under the guidance of world-class faculty.
Who Should Attend?
This accelerator is for senior executives and teams driving AI initiatives. Participants will be part of a select consortium of companies that will have the opportunity to engage closely with expert faculty and develop real-world AI solutions for immediate implementation.
A minimum of three participants per organization is required. Participants can be from the same teams at work, as well as cross-functional leaders wanting to work together on a project.
Only one organization per industry will be accepted to ensure proprietary information stays confidential. Apply early to reserve spaces for your team.
What Will You Learn?
Through hands-on, experiential education, your team will receive expert mentorship, strategic insights, and a concrete action plan to lead AI innovation.
This accelerator is developed for a limited number of organizations, with a minimum of three participants from each organization, including a senior leader/sponsor from each organization leading their team.
Through this program, you will:
- Learn the foundational principles of generative AI
- Explore frameworks for generative AI implementation
- Develop the use cases and build a specific strategy for how generative AI can transform your organization
- Take a deep dive into the latest AI tools and identify which are best for your organization
- Experience coaching and mentorships from expert faculty
Network with other future-minded organizations
Meet Your Faculty
Dr. Gondy Leroy
Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Management Information Systems
Dr. Gondy specializes in artificial intelligence with a focus on natural language processing and machine learning applications that drive innovation and improve decision-making.
Dr. Matt Hashim
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems and Associate Director of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Dr. Hashim's research is focused around information security and privacy, digital piracy, experimental and behavioral economics, and electronic commerce.
Dr. Paul Melendez
Professor of Management and Organizations and the Founder of the Center for Leadership Ethics
Dr. Melendez consults on ethical decision-making, transformational leadership, and innovative thinking.
Dr. Bikram Ghosh
Associate Professor of Marketing and an Eller Fellow
Dr. Ghosh teaches courses on Customer-focused Digital Transformation and Generative AI for Market Insights in Executive and MBA programs.
Dr. Mohammed Shafae
Associate Professor of Systems and Industrial Engineering and a smart manufacturing systems expert
Dr. Shafae specializes in developing AI methods for processes design, monitoring, control, and cybersecurity.
Dr. Joe Carella
Chief Learning Officer at Eller Executive Education
Dr. Carella is a distinguished expert in strategy and leadership development. His work has been featured in publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, BBC, and The Wall Street Journal.
Dr. Yong Ge
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, Eller Fellow
Dr. Ge specializes in developing customized and sophisticated GenAI for domain-specific applications using approaches like fine-tuning, RAG, and LLM agents.
“As AI reshapes industries, the most successful leaders will be those who are ready to adapt.”
Dr. Joe Carella, Chief Learning Officer, Eller Executive Education