AI Solutions for HR Teams
Half-day onsite intensive
AI is transforming HR. Are you ready? Is your team?
HR teams are not aware of the many benefits that AI can bring to HR, and are unprepared to manage the consequences of broader workforce transformation brought on by AI adoption throughout the organization.
Symptoms may include:
Low awareness of how AI is transforming HR functions at other organizations
Low or no usage of general AI tools to support HR productivity, and of specialized AI solutions to support recruiting, talent management, coaching, or benefits support.
Lack of planning for upcoming workforce transformation caused by AI adoption in sales, product, operations, and administration teams.
Senior HR leaders and their team leads. To begin to understand how AI will impact the organization, HR leadership must be AI literate, which means becoming frequent and competent users of both general and specific AI solutions.
The Art of the Possible
Get an overview of current AI solutions with examples of how they can be applied to HR functions, and a glimpse of where things may be headed.
Case Studies: AI Adoption in the Industry
Organizations large and small are transforming their HR teams with AI. See specific examples of how IBM and others are using AI to increase productivity and creativity.
AI Solutions for HR Teams
Generic GenAI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity and Claude can bring dramatic benefits to HR teams. Mainstream HRIS vendors are increasingly adding AI to their solutions, and novel solutions developed for HR are also being developed. Individual and group activities will give participants practice in applying AI solutions.
Integrating AI into HR Functions
Learn how AI is being integrated into talent acquisition, engagement and retention, learning and development, HR administration, workforce planning, compliance, and coaching.
HR's Strategic Role in AI Adoption and Transformation
AI transformation is a human challenge, and HR should have a strategic role in planning and implementing the workforce changes that will result. Learn to make the case to leadership about the importance of HR's role in this process.
Introduction to the AI Mindset
Ready to bring an AI Mindset to your team? We'll introduce the framework that teams can use to enhance their AI knowledge, skills, and adoption.
This isn’t a lecture; it’s a high-energy, hands-on, interactive session. Each participant will participate in group, pair, and individual activities, and will practice AI skills using their own laptop and AI tools. There's ample time for questions and individual support.
This workshop has no prerequisites. Participants will fill out a short pre-workshop survey on current AI use and attitudes, which we use to tailor the instruction and practice.
This small group, hands-on workshop provides both an immediate productivity boost and a foundation for future AI skill building. The investment for a standard on-site session with up to 16 participants is $12,000. Significant discounts are available for multi-session engagements, and session customization and travel may also impact the fee. Contact us to discuss!
Facilitators
Matt Strain
With over three decades of experience in technology and innovation, Matt Strain has been at the forefront of using AI to drive productivity and creativity. As the former Director of Strategy and Innovation at Adobe Research, Matt led initiatives that brought AI innovations from the lab to the market. Now, as the founder of The Prompt, he advises financial institutions, HR associations, writers & readers, and non-profits on real-world AI applications.
Known for his engaging teaching style, Matt is dedicated to highlighting the positive, empowering ways that we can leverage AI today.
Ask Matt about how his creative explorations with AI + mixology + Chinese medicine landed him in the New York Times.
Michelle LeFavor
Michelle is a dynamic strategist and AI consultant with over 15 years of experience, including leadership roles at Nike and Wayfair. She helps HR leaders and organizations harness the power of generative AI to drive efficiency, boost productivity, and future-proof their teams.
With a practical, hands-on approach, Michelle makes AI accessible, meeting people where they are and equipping them with the tools and confidence to integrate AI seamlessly into their daily work.
Ask Michelle how she uses AI to plan effortless, gourmet-level dinners and transform home design with the precision of a seasoned strategist.
Doug Nelson
Doug is an enthusiastic educator, facilitator, techie, and gamer, and brings over two decades of experience designing hands-on, experiential learning programs. He and Matt met while working at Apple in Hong Kong, and they've been friends and collaborators since.
Doug has designed learning games and simulations for government and defense (DARPA), corporations (Cisco), and nonprofit organizations (Ford Foundation). His approachable and practical teaching style focuses on supporting learners as they experiment, play, and apply new tools.
Ask Doug about how he's using AI to help travelers learn to order confidently at a cafe in French, Japanese, Italian, Thai, and Spanish.
Alan, Praxonomy
Matt and Doug deliver a great way to both engage and educate attendees of their workshops. The key here is the word "workshop," for what they deliver isn't a traditional training but a truly interactive workshop. They have extensive AI knowledge, and their style and delivery make for a very informal atmosphere, which makes learning a pleasure. I can't praise them highly enough.
Ambrose, International development nonprofit
The participants loved your session! They were raving about it, and said it was extremely useful. They were super happy with the number of tools you showed, their uses, and how beneficial this is going to be for them.
Rick, Human Resources Leadership Forum
Matt's session on AI in HR was the best AI event for practical use cases that I've attended. He provided real-world examples that demonstrated how AI can be applied within our own functions and businesses. His approach to educating the world on AI's practical applications is incredibly valuable. The feedback from our members was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the relevance and practicality of his content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do participants need any technical background to participate?
No, this session is designed for beginning to intermediate users. If participants can use a phone or computer competently, they'll be able to engage with the AI tools.
How hands-on will the workshop be?
The class is highly interactive, with plenty of opportunities to practice with AI tools in real time and get tailored feedback.
What’s the maximum number of participants in each session?
The class is limited 16 participants to ensure personalized attention and small group exercises.
How does the class address the ethical implications of AI use?
We touch on privacy and ethical considerations, especially as they relate to responsible AI use in corporate and professional contexts. It's not a primary focus of the workshop.