AI for Strategic Leadership – 2 lørdagers bootcamp/workshop

Day 1

Morning

·         Opening remarks and a short introduction to PWN Norway

·         Foundations of AI in business

·         What AI can and cannot do in your context

·         Emerging capabilities and practical risks

·         Where AI creates value in daily work 

·         Hands on practice

·         Prompts and result quality

·         Working with leading LLMs

·         Intro to agents and simple workflows

Afternoon

·         Fast content workflow

Video, audio, and visuals for everyday tasks

·         Tips for speed and quality

·         Critical thinking with AI

·         Evaluating outputs with professional judgment

·         Q and A and preparation for Day 2

Day 2 – AI hackathon 

Morning

·         Kick off and challenge briefing

·         Team formation

·         Hackathon Session 1 – apply Day 1 tools to real workplace challenges

Afternoon

·         Hackathon Session 2 – refine and package solutions using basic gamification

·         Team showcase and feedback

·         Closing and certificates

*Agenda is indicative and may be adjusted to optimize learning outcomes and speaker availability.*

Facilitators and focus areas

·      Claudia Bøen, PhD – leadership and AI, decision quality, critical thinking

·      Snjezana Slabek – design thinking, hackathon facilitation, gamification

·      Monika Sazdova – LLMs, prompting, agents, practical workflow design

·      Synne Kristine Dalen – AI for visuals, images, and video content

·      Andreea Pastinaru Oprea– LLM comparison, business use cases, real-world tool selection

·      Laura Curcio – AI collaboration, team facilitation, business problem solving

*Sessions may be co led and tailored to participant needs.*

Speakers

Claudia A. M. Bøen, PhD – Leadership, Strategy and Applied AI

Claudia is a Commercialization Executive at person-AIz, where she helps translate cutting-edge auditory neuroscience into practical solutions. She holds a PhD in biological chemistry and has spent much of her career working at the intersection of science, innovation, and leadership. With broad experience leading cross-functional teams and driving digital product development, she supports professionals in understanding what AI can and cannot do — and how to integrate it into strategy, decision-making, and daily workflows. In this bootcamp, she focuses on leadership use cases, critical thinking, and AI-supported decision quality. LinkedIn:  Claudia A. M. Bøen

Snjezana Slabek – Design Thinking and Learning Strategy

Snjezana is Senior Director of Global Learning Experiences at Cognite, a global leader in industrial AI, and VP of SheSTEAMs at PWN Norway. With a background in computer science and over 20 years of global experience, she has designed and led digital learning initiatives, innovation programs, and hackathons across industries and countries. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Movers & Shakers in learning, she brings her passion for human-centered design, gamification, and STEM empowerment into every project—making learning not only impactful but also inspiring and fun. LinkedIn  Snjezana Slabek

Monika Sazdova – Software Engineering and Practical AI

Monika is a Software Engineer II at Cognite and co-founder of GLOW Code. A software engineer who traded bites for bytes, she originally trained as a dentist before moving into tech and brings a systematic approach to problem solving. Monika focuses on making concepts like LLMs, prompting, agents, and retrieval augmented generation practical and understandable, showing participants how to choose tools wisely and build reliable AI assisted workflows. LinkedIn:  Monika Sazdova

Synne Kristine Dalen – AI, Communication, and Visuals

Synne is a creative director working at the intersection of AI and communication. She began her career in arts management before transitioning into brand management and media. Her artistic practice spans digital art and video, with several works incorporating AI, and has been exhibited internationally and featured in several magazines. In this bootcamp, Synne leads fast-paced, hands-on sessions on image, video, and content workflows powered by AI. LinkedIn:  Synne Kristine Dalen

Andreea Pastinaru Oprea – LLM Comparison and Real-World Use Cases

Andreea is Senior Director of Product Management at Cognite, leading the development of innovative AI-driven products and data platforms that help industry leaders solve complex challenges. With over twelve years of experience in Product Management across e-commerce, AI solutions, and digital transformation, she is passionate about creating seamless user experiences and compelling product stories that deliver measurable impact across industries. In this bootcamp, Andreea helps participants understand how to compare large language models (LLMs) and select the right tools for different real-world challenges.
LinkedIn  Andreea (Pastinaru) Oprea

Laura Curcio – Hackathon Facilitation and Business Innovation

Laura is an HR professional with a background in economics and IT, holding master’s degrees in Human Resources and in International Management and Economics. She brings experience from recruitment, consulting, and entrepreneurship, having worked at Fabi AS and held roles as Controller, Business Consultant, and Founder. A mentor with both PWN Norway and Econa, Laura combines her interest in people, data, and technology to help participants bridge the gap between human-centered thinking and AI-driven innovation. In this bootcamp, she co-facilitates the Day 2 hackathon, helping teams apply AI tools to real-life challenges in creative, structured ways. LinkedIn: Laura Curcio

Tools and methods

You’ll explore leading AI tools and methods used in professional settings. Examples include:

·         structured prompts and prompt patterns for more relevant outputs

·         large language models (LLMs) for drafting and analysis

·         lightweight agents and automated workflows to support everyday tasks

·         practical tools for creating and editing images, video, and audio

*Specific tools will be selected based on relevance and participant needs.*

About PWN Norway

We are a member led community that helps professionals’ level up their careers through learning, mentoring, and meaningful connections. Since 1994 we have brought together diverse talent from the public and private sectors to share experience and grow together.

Members get access to an annual mentoring program, leadership development courses, monthly events and webinars, cross industry networking, and volunteer roles that build real skills. With chapters active in Oslo and Stavanger and a link to PWN Global you gain an international network with thousands of members across many nationalities.

If you want a supportive community that opens doors and accelerates your next step, we would love to welcome you.

Learn more and become a member  PWN Norway membership