New Workshop - Introduction to AI
In today’s fast-moving world, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from the future into the present-day boardroom, operations and services. For organisations in both the private and public sectors AI presents a real chance to sharpen decision making, drive efficiency and improve outcomes; but it also comes with risks, myths and uncertainty.
Our clients have been telling us that there’s a real increase in appetite to build confidence and skill in the use of AI combined with robust governance for its ethical adoption.
In response, we’re excited to launch this new, practical workshop “Introduction to AI: turning uncertainty into opportunity”. We’ve designed the content specifically for professionals want to understand what AI is and how it can deliver real value alongside the creation of a roadmap for responsible adoption.
Why this matters now
Recent reporting underscores why this workshop is so timely and in demand:
Gov.uk reports: Ground-breaking use of AI saves taxpayers’ money and delivers greater government efficiency: Government organisations are deploying AI tools to dramatically reduce manual processing. For example, a UK government-developed tool analysed more than 50,000 responses in under 2 hours, potentially saving 75,000 days of manual work per year.
TechRound reports: Half of UK businesses’ budgets aimed at protecting business operations goes to tech and AI systems: In the UK business sector, nearly half (49 %) of resilience-budgets are now being allocated to tech and AI systems. This share is more than triple what is being spent on supply chain diversification at 14% and upskilling staff at 13%.
What you’ll gain
- Differentiate between traditional AI (automation, data analysis) and generative AI (text, image, and video creation) and know where each adds value.
- Cut through the myths and understand the real capabilities and limits of AI from “AI will replace humans” to “AI is always accurate.”
- Navigate ethical and governance challenges with greater confidence, recognising issues around bias, transparency and trust.
- Apply practical prompting skills to generate and evaluate high-quality outputs, using clear, purposeful instructions.
- Spot real opportunities for AI adoption across your organisation in areas such as HR, citizen/customer services, operations and leadership.
- Leave with a clear, tailored action plan that captures your current position, key opportunities and practical next steps.
Why AI matters for you and your organisation
The real value of AI doesn’t lie in hype; it lies in aligning it with purpose, processes and people. Without that alignment, organisations risk investing in the wrong tools, failing to get buy-in and missing the potential of AI. As one recent analysis of public-sector AI by The Productivity Institute notes: the primary barrier is not technology, but a lack of foundational capability within organisations.
Register today and build confidence and know-how. Not just in what AI can do, but in what you can do with AI in your context.
Is it for me?
If you are a decision-maker, manager or professional who wants to demystify AI, build practical skills and develop your first steps toward responsible AI adoption this is the course for you.
Public training
Date: 22 January 2026
Format: In-person
Venue: The Mount Conference Centre Belfast
In-house delivery
We can deliver this (and all our) course(s) exclusively for your organisation either in-person at your premises, at a venue of your choice or virtually. In-house training offers a cost-effective and flexible way to upskill your team with content tailored to your organisation’s specific goals and challenges.
Interested in in-house delivery? Contact us today to discuss in-house options
