BeginnerHybridFree workshop — limited seats

AI for Business: Practical Applications

Date

Mon, 10 February 2025

Instructor

Alan Hogan

Location

Onsite or virtual delivery

Timezone

Available onsite or virtual

Business ownersDirectorsManagers curious about AI

Demystify AI and discover tangible use cases that deliver immediate value across the business.

About this workshop

Overview

Artificial intelligence is everywhere in the headlines, yet most mid-sized companies don’t know where to start. This workshop removes the jargon and focuses on practical, real-world AI applications that deliver impact now.

Whether you are curious about AI or already experimenting with tools, you’ll leave with clarity on what to try, how to prioritise, and how to avoid burning budget on hype.

What you will learn

AI foundations

Understand the fundamentals so you can explain AI to your leadership and board.

Use-case library

Walk through the most valuable AI and automation examples for sales, finance, and operations.

Quick-win framework

Identify experiments you can launch next week without huge investment.

Why it matters

Why it matters

AI is becoming a competitive advantage for companies that apply it early and pragmatically.

Leaders gain confidence in separating flashy promises from tools that genuinely improve revenue, margin, and customer experience.

Agenda

A practical walkthrough of AI capabilities, quick-win automation ideas, and pitfalls to avoid.

  • AI in Plain English

    What AI is (and isn’t) plus the difference between AI, automation, and analytics.

  • Use Cases for SMEs

    Sales, marketing, finance, operations, and service examples that work today.

  • Spotting Quick Wins

    Identify waste and inefficiency ripe for AI or automation.

  • Avoiding the Hype

    Common traps, vendor selection, and change enablement.

The outcome

  • A three-point action plan for piloting AI inside your organisation.
  • Clarity on where to automate, where to augment, and where to hold steady.
  • Knowledge to brief your teams and board with confidence.
Instructor

Alan Hogan

Technology & Digital Transformation

I've collaborated with many teams before, but this one truly stands out for their clear communication, innovative ideas, and ability to understand our needs from the very beginning.

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