AI workout
AI for Humans
Understand the principles of AI, how people interact with AI tools and how to use them safely and responsibly.
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Our fast-paced workouts use game-based learning to engage participants, embed key learning points and turn learning into an action plan for the next day.
This module introduces the principles of AI and challenges common myths. Teams explore the threats and opportunities created by AI, together with the moral and organisational responsibilities to consider before beginning an AI journey.
You’ll learn
- How to use AI tools safely and recognise what they can and cannot do
- How AI learns and why experimentation and decision-making matter
- How the AI-EMA governance model can support a responsible AI journey
Practical activity: Picture This gives everyone hands-on experience of using AI tools in a safe environment. The module is also available as a drivethrough for larger groups.
Communication masterclass
Communicate
Communicate with impact at different organisational levels and get important messages across while working with remote teams.
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Facilitated by a communications expert, this masterclass gives experienced professionals the opportunity to explore communication techniques, share experiences and learn from one another.
You’ll learn
- Communicating with impact: Understand your audience and put the effort in so they do not have to
- Make it top down: Pitch ideas and findings succinctly without wasting anyone’s time
- Remote master: Make the most of videoconferencing and remote communication channels
- Share with others: Learn from the group’s strongest and weakest communication examples
Positive outcome: New ways to communicate clearly with teams and management, plus practical techniques to try immediately.
AI workout
AI Decision Maker
Practise making effective decisions in a fast-moving environment and understand how decision-making influences AI solution delivery.
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The module introduces decision-making principles and relevant psychological theory, then connects them to the choices teams make when delivering AI solutions.
You’ll learn
- How decisions are made and how their consequences affect people and delivery
- Techniques for making rapid decisions when information or time is limited
- How to understand your decision-making environment, identify useful measures and plan the first changes in your team
Practical activity: Clueless is a 30-minute game and discussion that exposes teams to fast decisions and their consequences.
AI workout
AI Experimenter
Use a scientific approach to experimentation and structured tests to improve AI adoption and learn from failure.
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This module explores the science of experimentation and introduces a structured approach that helps teams capitalise on both successful and unsuccessful tests.
You’ll learn
- How structured experimentation can reduce uncertainty and reveal useful evidence
- How to coach teams while nurturing an experimental mindset
- How to plan practical next steps and develop an AI action plan
Practical activity: Enter the Big Bang lab to practise experimentation skills. This module can also be delivered remotely for distributed teams.
Coaching masterclass
Coaching Mindset
Help your team think for themselves by asking better questions, listening effectively and coaching without micromanaging.
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Facilitated by a team coaching expert, this masterclass helps experienced professionals explore coaching techniques, share experiences and learn from one another.
You’ll learn
- What makes a great coach: Communicate effectively by understanding your audience
- Listening: Help team members express themselves and take the lead
- Coaching from the back of the room: Encourage experimentation with your experience and support behind the team
- Share with others: Learn from the group’s strongest and weakest coaching experiences
Positive outcome: Practical coaching techniques that help remote and in-person teams take greater ownership from tomorrow.
Creative thinking workout
Lateral Thinking
Use practical creative-thinking techniques to help remote teams break from familiar patterns and generate innovative solutions.
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This interactive workout helps teams maintain creativity while working remotely. It introduces techniques for creating the shared virtual space that group innovation needs.
You’ll learn
- What changes when a team innovates remotely and how to overcome the challenges
- How to use The Fan technique to generate creative interventions
- How to apply the method to a real team problem and learn through follow-up
Practical activity: Hooray for Hollywood is a 30-minute team game in which participants design, secure investment for and launch the next blockbuster product.