Joan Bajorek

AI tools offer 20%–500% productivity gains, yet much of meeting planning work remains manual. Nearly half of employees lack formal AI training (McKinsey, 2025), leaving huge productivity boosts on the table. This workshop covers 3 proven AI tools tailored to your audience. Tools may include: Canva Magic Suite for visual content, Claude for quality text and strategy, and Grammarly for grammar checks. Through hands-on exercises matching day-to-day tasks, attendees discover how to save hours daily on email, presentations, and website copy. Led by a PhD in a supportive environment, you'll leave with confidence, a practical framework, and direct experience applying AI tools to drive results aligned with your goals and your audience. FORMAT Introduction and case studies of each tool Evaluation framework for selecting AI tools Hands-on exercises with structured tasks Debrief discussion for actionable takeaways

In 2023, ChatGPT put artificial intelligence (AI) on the map. In 2026 and beyond, it's reshaping industries. While 92% of Fortune 500 companies are already piloting projects with OpenAI's tools (Financial Times), only 23% of US adults say they have tried ChatGPT (Pew Research). If enterprise companies are learning by doing and others aren't trying new tools, some folks may be left behind. That's a significant competitive opportunity for those ready to take action. Together, we'll unpack the jargon and understand key terms. Then, we'll explore four key advantages of using AI in business through real-world case studies. Businesses need to craft an AI roadmap and take action to future-proof themselves and thrive in the age of AI. You'll leave with a clear understanding of AI's business impact and five AI tools you can test today. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Lear 4 key advantages via 4 real-world case studies Identify 3 primary risks of AI for companies Discover 5 practical AI tools for businesses

While 73% of business leaders say AI projects are giving them real results (McKinsey Global AI Survey), most people are still just reading about AI instead of actually using it. In a study from MIT and Stanford, workers saw 14% productivity gains using AI tools (CNBC). This gap between knowing about AI and using AI is creating a significant advantage for early adopters. This is your chance to get ahead while others wait around. Together, we will focus on AI tools you can use today. At the end of this session, you'll leave with five AI tools ready to use and simple ways to include them in your daily work—no more theoretical discussions, just practical applications that save you hours. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn 5 helpful AI tools through live demonstrations Find 3 ways to use AI that deliver ROI in minutes Discover how to stop just reading about AI and start saving hours of time daily