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We help you build a strategic roadmap for AI in your organisation.

What is the AI Discovery Workshop?

Our flagship educational offering, the AI Discovery Workshop, is the fastest way to get clarity on how generative AI can drive value in your business. It's a high-impact, highly engaging session that brings your leaders and teams together with our expertise to uncover practical, high-leverage opportunities.

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Our Workshop Agenda

This isn't just another awareness session - it's a structured, collaborative experience designed to move your organisation from AI curiosity to AI clarity.

1 Understanding Your Business
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We start by discussing your company's vision, challenges, and the potential areas for AI integration. This ensures every recommendation is grounded in your specific context.

2 Exploring AI Capabilities
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Dive into real-world applications of AI in similar industries with success stories and case studies. See what's actually working, not just what's theoretically possible.

3 Identifying Opportunities
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Breakout groups focus on operations, customer experience, sales, and support to identify specific AI opportunities relevant to each function.

4 Cross-functional Insights
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Each group shares findings, fostering cross-functional insights and collaboration. Often, the most valuable connections happen between departments.

5 Implementation Roadmap
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Develop a tailored action plan with prioritised AI projects and initiatives. Leave with clear next steps, not just good intentions.

Example Deliverables

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Strategic AI Roadmap +

A clear, actionable plan for integrating AI into your business, from proof of concept to full-scale execution.

Opportunity Assessment Matrix +

Prioritised evaluation of AI use cases based on impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment.

Executive Summary & Presentation +

Board-ready materials that communicate findings and recommendations.

Functional Use Case Library +

Department-specific AI applications with implementation guidance.

Risk & Governance Framework +

Practical guidance on AI ethics, compliance, and responsible deployment.

Success Metrics Dashboard +

Key performance indicators to measure AI initiative success.

Benefits of Our AI Discovery Workshop

Strategic AI Roadmap

Walk away with a clear, actionable plan for integrating AI into your business, aligned with your strategic priorities and organisational readiness.

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Enhanced Operational Efficiency

Pinpoint specific improvements in processes that deliver cost savings and enhanced workflow efficiency—with realistic timelines and resource requirements.

Superior Customer Interactions

Discover how to leverage AI for personalised customer interactions and proactive support, improving overall satisfaction whilst reducing operational burden.

Innovative Business Culture

Cultivate a forward-thinking environment that continuously explores and implements AI solutions, with the knowledge and confidence to move beyond pilot projects.

Cross-functional Alignment

Break down silos and create shared understanding across departments, ensuring AI initiatives have organisation-wide support and coordination.

Risk Mitigation

Understand potential pitfalls and ethical considerations before they become problems, with practical frameworks for responsible AI deployment.

Related Use Cases

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AI-Powered Customer Service Transformation

Challenge: A financial services firm struggling with customer service bottlenecks and inconsistent support quality.

Education Approach: We conducted targeted workshops for customer service teams and leadership, demonstrating AI-powered chatbots, sentiment analysis, and automated escalation systems.

Outcome: Within three months, they implemented an AI assistant that handles 70% of routine enquiries, whilst upskilling agents to focus on complex, high-value customer interactions.

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Operations Excellence Through Intelligent Automation

Challenge: A manufacturing company seeking to modernise legacy processes and improve operational efficiency.

Education Approach: Cross-functional workshops involving operations, IT, and executive teams explored AI applications in predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimisation.

Outcome: Clear roadmap for AI integration that reduced downtime by 35% and improved quality metrics across three production lines.

What Our Clients Say

"The AI Discovery Workshop was exactly what we needed. Ben and the team helped us cut through the noise and focus on AI applications that would actually move the needle for our business. Six months later, we've implemented three initiatives that are already delivering measurable value."

Sarah Mitchell, COO, TechScale Solutions

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"What impressed me most was how they made AI accessible to our entire leadership team. Everyone left feeling confident about our AI strategy, not intimidated by it. The workshop gave us the shared language and vision we needed to move forward together."

David Chen, CEO, Meridian Enterprises

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Meet Your Workshop Facilitators

Ben Hogan

Ben Hogan, Founder & AI Strategist

With over 20 years of experience guiding businesses through successful technology transformations, Ben brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. He specialises in making complex AI concepts accessible and actionable for leadership teams and functional departments alike.

Steve Shaw Zoe Hogan-West

Our Expert Team

Every workshop is supported by our team of AI specialists, each with deep experience in different industry verticals and functional areas. From customer experience design to operations optimisation, we match the right expertise to your specific challenges.

Workshop Formats & Pricing

Half-Day Executive Briefing

  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Participants: Senior leadership team (up to 12)
  • Focus: Strategic overview and high-level roadmap
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Full-Day Discovery Workshop

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Participants: Cross-functional team (up to 20)
  • Focus: Comprehensive opportunity identification and roadmap development
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Two-Day Intensive Programme

  • Duration: 16 hours over 2 days
  • Participants: Multiple teams and stakeholders (up to 30)
  • Focus: Deep-dive education, opportunity mapping, and detailed implementation planning
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*All formats include pre-workshop preparation, facilitation, and comprehensive follow-up materials.*