Harnessing AI Platforms for Leaders: Practical Tools & Strategies
An instructor-led, structured and engaging 2-hour online AI workshop designed specifically for organizational leaders. The focus is on clearly outlining available AI platforms, understanding their practical workplace applications, and helping leaders identify how best to implement these tools within their teams.
Workshop Objectives:
- Understand leading AI platforms/tools and their capabilities.
- Recognize practical business scenarios for each platform.
- Gain insights into effective implementation strategies.
- Identify opportunities within their teams to integrate AI solutions.
Workshop Syllabus
Section 1: Introduction to AI for Leaders (15 mins)
- Brief overview of AI — what AI can and cannot do
- Key terminology simplified (AI, ML, NLP, Generative AI)
- Why AI matters to organizational leaders: Efficiency, Productivity, Innovation
- Interactive Activity: Quick poll to assess comfort level with AI
Section 2: Overview of Leading AI Platforms (40 mins)
- Generative AI & Content Creation: ChatGPT, GPT-4, Claude 3
- Visual & Multimedia AI: Midjourney, DALL-E, Synthesia
- Automation & Workflow: Zapier, Make.com, n8n.io, UiPath
- AI Collaboration: Microsoft Copilot, Notion AI
- Data Insights: Power BI, Tableau, Google Vertex AI
Section 3: AI Use Cases & Real-World Examples (20 min)
- Leadership & Strategy: AI for strategic decision-making
- Operations & Process Optimization: Reducing costs with automation
- Marketing & Communication: Enhancing creativity and content delivery
- HR & Employee Development: AI-enhanced recruitment and training
Section 4: Successfully Implementing AI in Teams (30 min)
- Practical strategies for buy-in and team adoption
- Step-by-step process to adopt AI platforms
- Avoiding common pitfalls and managing AI risks
- Breakout groups: Identify areas suitable for AI adoption
Section 5: Summary & Actionable Next Steps (15 min)
- Recap key takeaways
- Creating a personalized AI implementation roadmap
- Immediate next steps post-workshop
- Identifying consultancy needs for deeper integration
AI Agents & Agentic Workflows
An instructor-led, structured and hands-on 2-hour online AI workshop designed specifically for teams aiming to steer their company towards developing successful agentic applications. This workshop explores different types of agents, discusses their most effective applications, and examines situations where they might be unnecessary.
Workshop Objectives:
- What are AI Agents.
- The Different Types of AI Agents.
- When to Use Agents and When Not To.
- Personal Assistant Agent — Design, Build and Use.
Workshop Syllabus
Section 1: Introduction to AI Agents (15 mins)
- What are AI Agents
- Why Do AI Agents Matter in Today's Workplaces?
- Use Cases of AI Agents
Section 2: 9 Types of AI Agents (30 mins)
- Fixed Automation Agents
- LLM-Enhanced Agents
- ReAct Agents & ReAct + RAG Agents
- Tool-Enhanced Agents
- Self-Reflecting & Memory-Enhanced Agents
- Environment Controllers & Self-Learning Agents
Section 3: The Use of AI Agents (10 mins)
- Where & When to Use AI Agents
- When Not to Use AI Agents
Section 4: Framework for Implementing Agentic Workflows (10 mins)
- Assessment and Understanding of Current Processes
- Defining Strategic Objectives
- Opportunity Identification and Prioritization
- Designing Agentic Workflows and Teams
- Governance, Ethics, and Compliance
Section 5: Practical Exercise (45 mins)
- Design of a Personal Assistant AI Agent
- From Scratch — Build a Personal Assistant AI Agent
Section 6: Q&A (10 mins)
- Open Question & Answer Session