The introductory session is crucial for setting the stage, inspiring participants with real-world AI examples, and equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to identify and document their business challenges, laying the groundwork for a successful workshop. In this lesson, we will guide you through the preparation and execution of the introductory session for a Business AI Explore workshop.
Let’s summarize what you’ve learned:
- Preparation and Tool Selection: Ensure participants can access Mural for the virtual session, and prepare relevant AI solution demos to inspire them.
- Introduction and Participant Engagement: Begin the session with an introductory exercise where participants share their roles, motivations, and expectations, helping to align the group and set the tone.
- Inspiration Through Examples: Present AI solutions relevant to participants' business areas, either through demos or by inviting the solution teams to discuss and answer questions, fostering inspiration.
- Opportunity Cards Overview: Introduce and explain the Opportunity Cards, which outline various AI capabilities and their potential business applications, providing examples to spark ideas.
- Homework Assignment: Assign participants the task of documenting existing business challenges using the Existing Challenge Template, preparing them to explore how AI can address these issues during the workshop.