AI for Better Work – Practical AI Skills Workshop

AI is already changing the way businesses operate. The challenge for many leaders is knowing where to begin. That's what you told us at the Workforce 2030 launch in July – so by popular demand, we're bringing back AI specialist and Preductive founder Andrew Nicol for a workshop series for business leaders.

This interactive workshop will help you understand how to use AI tools at work effectively, responsibly and with confidence. You'll leave ready to shift your people from dabbling to knowing where to save time and improve productivity across your organisation.

You'll learn how to:

• Use AI confidently and responsibly at work
• Write better prompts for everyday and complex tasks
• Save time on research, writing and analysis
• Understand emerging AI capabilities and opportunities

Why attend?

• Understand how AI is changing the way people work and what it means for your organisation.
• Find practical ways to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks and free up capacity for more meaningful work.
• Learn where AI can support better decision-making, communication and productivity in your business.

This workshop is ideal for people leading businesses at the beginning of the AI journey. You'll leave more confident with ideas you can apply immediately to improve the way work gets done.  

Attend on its own or continue your learning through the follow-on workshop, Next Steps in AI, to explore more advanced applications. 

These workshops are delivered as part of the EMA's Workforce 2030 programme, which helps New Zealand leaders build the skills, confidence and capability needed to lead workforce transformation in the AI era, with a strong focus on practical action, leadership and people-centred change.

BUNDLE AND SAVE:
Bringing colleagues along? Book multiple places at this workshop and save 20%. Contact us at workforce2030@ema.co.nz to discuss group bookings and claim your discount.

About Andrew Nicol and Preductive: 
Through Preductive, Andrew works directly with CEOs and business owners to unlock clarity, establish solid foundations, and run hands-on “agentic sprints” that deliver AI-driven solutions within weeks, not years. He interviewed 100 senior leaders last year to understand their challenges, adoption rates, and market readiness. His approach is software-agnostic, practical, and centred on amplifying people rather than replacing them.

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