The summer break is looming. We seem to have reached the time of year when you start to get messages from me about ‘final’ and ‘last’ course dates for 2025. Already. And it’s still (just) June.
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- Your next webinar: Wed-2-Jul From AI chaos to guaranteed savings
Hear about the approach to implementing AI at Derby with their Director of Digital Andy Brammall, Hardyal Dhindsa, Cabinet Member for Digital and Organisational Transformation, and the team from ICS.AI. - Your next course: Fri-4-Jul: Managing and motivating hybrid teams
- ICYMI Updated Sample terms of reference for an AI Governance Board
- From In Our View: Birmingham Foundry aims for savings through agility
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Hear about the proven ICS.AI approach at Derby with their Director of Digital Andy Brammall and Hardyal Dhindsa, Cabinet Member for Digital and Organisational Transformation.
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