AI Programme for Government Leaders AI Programme for Government Leaders Short Needs Analysis Survey This short survey will help design an AI programme for Government Leaders. It focuses on how AI can support better decisions, better services, and better outcomes for Oman. This survey should take you 3 – 5 minutes to complete.Section 1: Your Role & Experience Your current role level: Director General or Equivalent Assistant Director General or Equivalent Director or EquivalentWhich best describes your role with AI today? AI is not yet part of my role I review or approve AI-related initiatives I sponsor or oversee AI projects I help set direction where AI is importantHow are AI decisions usually made in your organisation? AI is not yet discussed At a technical or operational level At senior management level At executive or ministerial level Not sureSection 2: Confidence & Readiness How would you rate your current understanding of Artificial Intelligence? Basic (Heard of AI, know general concepts) Intermediate (Aware of AI applications, can discuss basic tools) Advanced (Hands on experience, project involvement) NoneWhich of the following AI tools or technologies are you familiar with (select all that apply) Chat GPT or other AI generative tools Data analysis software (Excel, Power BI, R, Python) Machine learning platforms (Tensor Flow, scikit-learn) Automation tools (RPA, bots) NoneWhat do you find most challenging about AI? (Select one) Understanding what AI can and cannot do Knowing where AI adds real value Managing risks and ethics Having the right data and systems Leading change and adoptionSection 3: Organisational & National Value Where can AI make the biggest difference in government? (Select up to 2) Better services for citizens Faster and more efficient operations [or automation of repetitive tasks] Better policy and planning decisions Stronger oversight and compliance [or Fraud detection or risk assessment] Better collaboration across entities Data analysis and reporting OtherWhat is your main concern about using AI in government? (Select one) Poor decisions due to limited understanding Ethical or legal risks Data quality issues Dependence on external vendors Public trustFrom a national perspective, strong AI leadership will mainly help to: (Select up to 2) Modernise government Strengthen Oman’s competitiveness Upskill the public sector workforce Support sustainable development Improve regional and global standingSection 4: Programme ExpectationsWhat would make this AI programme most useful for you? (Select up to 2) Introduction to AI and machine learning Ethics and governance of AI Using AI tools for data analysis Natural language processing (chatbots, text analaysis) AI policy and regulatory implications Designing and managing AI projects OtherAfter completing this programme, what would you most like to be able to do? Make better AI-related decisions Challenge AI proposals with confidence Know when AI should or should not be used Support an AI roadmap for my organisation Share a common AI understanding with other leadersAny specific AI topics or concerns you would like the programme to address?Submit
