BDI launches LEAD NEXT to develop AI-ready leaders

Matichon•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Big Data Institute (BDI) has trained over 50 public and private sector leaders through the first LEAD NEXT course to enhance Big Data and AI capabilities.

•BDI developed the LEAD NEXT course for early to mid-level executives and high-potential personnel.
•More than 50 leaders from both the public and private sectors completed the first generation of the program.
•The curriculum focuses on Hands-on Experience, Real-World Use Cases, and responsible data governance.
•BDI plans to open applications for the next generation of LEAD NEXT in 2027.

Overview

•The Big Data Institute (BDI), under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE), aims to elevate leader potential for the AI First era.
•BDI implemented the "LEAD NEXT: Hands-on Big Data & AI for Next-Level Future Leaders" course for over 50 leaders from public and private sectors.
•The 4-day training included learning Business Intelligence, Dashboards, Data Storytelling, and the use of Generative AI and Agentic AI.
•Theeranee Ajlakul stated that transitioning to a Data-Driven Organization depends on people and organizational culture as well as technology.
•The curriculum covered responsible data management including Data Governance, PDPA, AI Regulation, and Risk Management.
•LEAD NEXT serves as a space for executives from various organizations to exchange perspectives and build networks for future cooperation.
•BDI will open applications for the next generation of the LEAD NEXT course in 2027.

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Key Quotes

Theeranee Ajlakul

"This course reflects the role of BDI in developing the potential of personnel and organizational leaders to be ready for changes in the AI First era."

หลักสูตรนี้ จึงสะท้อนบทบาทของ BDI ในการพัฒนาศักยภาพบุคลากรและผู้นำองค์กรให้พร้อมรับการเปลี่ยนแปลงในยุค AI First

Key Entities

Organization

Big Data Institute(สถาบันข้อมูลขนาดใหญ่ (องค์การมหาชน))ℹ️

A public organization under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society that develops the potential of personnel and leaders in Big Data and AI.

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the Big Data Institute (BDI).

Person

Theeranee Ajlakul(ศ. ดร.ธีรณี อจลากุล)

Director of the Big Data Institute (BDI).

Law

PDPA

A legal framework included in the LEAD NEXT curriculum regarding responsible data management.