ALGIM: AI Leadership Masterclass Series

AI is a powerful tool transforming how local government delivers services, engages communities and improves operations. This masterclass series equips leaders – regardless of technical background – with the skills to guide AI decision-making and strategy. Through clear language and practical examples, it explores emerging AI trends, leadership approaches and leveraging the power of your own AI – Adaptive Intelligence.

Masterclass Guide: Futurist Dave Wild

Dave Wild is the author of Futurework – A Guidebook for The Future of Work. Living on the edge of the world in Aotearoa New Zealand, Dave has presented on stages and screens across the globe from San Francisco to South Auckland to Sydney.

As a Futurist he’s inspired and guided audiences at industry conferences, government meetings and team events for clients such as Microsoft, Xero, Digital Public Service, Auckland Council, Wellington City Council and ALGIM. Dave inspires audiences with future insights and tools that open minds to new possibilities ahead.

Masterclass Schedule:

• Tue 3 Mar #1: AI Foundations – Explore the fundamentals of AI and local government possibilities
• Tue 10 Mar #2: AI Innovation – Learn how to accelerate progress with practical AI experiments
• Tue 17 Mar #3: AI Strategy – Understand the strategic limitations and power of AI systems
• Tue 24 Mar #4: AI Integration – Advance with AI integrated into daily workflows and services
• Tue 31 Mar #5: AI Leadership – Lead collaborative teams working alongside AI agents

Cost:

50% Earlybird Savings before 20 December 2025:

Book one place and get the second free, with 50% off team bookings!

• $499 + GST for the full series of five masterclasses for one person + second person at no charge
• Teams: $99 + GST for the full series per third or more places booked by the same organisation

Bookings from 20 December 2025:

• $499 + GST per person for the full series of five masterclasses
• Teams: $199 + GST for the full series per second or more places booked by the same organisation

Masterclass Details:

• Timing: 5 x weekly sessions run from NZDT 2:00pm to 3:00pm / AEDT 12:00pm to 1:00pm / AWST 9am to 10:00am

• Content: Masterclasses designed to maximise impact and learning outcomes

• Certification: Certificate of Completion possible for completing full series and questionnaire

• Resources: Presentation download + recording of first 30 min available for a limited time

• Platform: Microsoft Teams

• You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is beneficial and encouraged.

• You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.

• You will receive an email with a link to each session.

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