You will write a 2,000-word individual report that analyzes a potential AI use case for a business of your choice AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance in ADNOC’s Downstream (refining/retail) Operations Purpose: This assessment allows you to apply your understanding of AI strategy to a real-world business context. You will select a company or organization and identify a specific AI use case that can improve business performance. You will analyze the current state (the “before”), propose the AI solution (the “after”), and explain how to implement it successfully.
Task Description: You will write a 2,000-word individual report that analyzes a potential AI use case for a business of your choice (this can be your current or past employer, a company you admire, or a hypothetical business).
The report should include:
Company Overview: Briefly describe the organization, its business model (how it makes money), and key challenges.
Identify the main cost drivers and areas where performance improvement is needed.
AI Use Case Identification: Choose one high-impact use case (for example: customer analytics, inventory prediction, HR automation, marketing personalization, etc.).
Explain why this use case is relevant and how it aligns with the company’s strategic goals.
Before and After Comparison: Describe what the current ("before") situation looks like without AI.
Show how the ("after") state would improve operations, decisions, or customer experience once AI is implemented.
Dependencies and Data Requirements: Explain what data and systems are needed for the AI solution to work.
Identify key people, processes, or technologies that must support it.
People and Workforce Impact: Identify which roles or departments will be most affected by the AI solution and explain how their work will change.
Point out which jobs are least affected and why.
Recommend what new skills or training employees will need to work effectively with AI.
Suggest ways to support employees through the change (for example, workshops, mentoring, or internal communication).
Implementation Roadmap: Outline a step-by-step rollout plan (short-term, medium-term, long-term).
Include change management and communication actions to address resistance.
Complexity and Feasibility: Assess the technical, financial, and human complexity of your proposed solution.
Suggest practical steps to reduce risk and improve adoption.
Benefits and Impact: Identify expected business, customer, and employee benefits.
Discuss how this initiative prepares the organization for the future of work.
Conclusion: Summarize your key insights and lessons learned about leading AI transformation.
AI Use and Reflection (see below):
AI Use and Reflection: Students are expected to use AI tools responsibly and transparently to support their ideas, not replace them. This section helps you demonstrate your ability to use AI thoughtfully, critically, and ethically, an essential skill for future leaders