Leading with AI: A Practical Workshop for Small & Mid-Sized Business Leaders
Learn the fundamentals of generative AI tooling and how they can be leveraged to optimize your business. In this workshop, you’ll get a clear understanding of how modern AI actually works, how to start measuring ROI by understanding and managing costs, and how to navigate the evolving landscape of models, products, and governance. We’ll cover what’s mature today, what still needs time, and when it makes sense to move beyond a basic ChatGPT subscription. You’ll also explore the realities of Agentic AI—what’s useful now and what’s still emerging.
Unlike multi-day programs that require massive time commitments, or generic webinars that leave you overwhelmed, 'Leading with AI' is a focused half-day workshop where Portland-area executives and business leaders get hands-on with the AI tools and strategies that deliver ROI now, with clear guidance on what to invest in, what to skip, and how to coach your teams through adoption
Ideal for: CEOs, COOs, VPs of Operations, Business Leaders, Owners, and Operators
Format: 4-hour, in-person workshop
What We'll Cover:
The AI Landscape—Translated for Business Leaders How LLMs actually work (without the technical rabbit holes), what different tools cost, and which ones are worth your money right now.
Getting AI Right: Ethics, Risk & Real-World Compliance What you need to know about data privacy, who's on the hook when things go wrong, and how to write policies that make sense for Oregon businesses.
Agentic AI and Other Buzzwords—Decoded What these terms actually mean, what's working in real companies today, and what you can comfortably put on the back burner.
Your Roadmap from This Room to Real Results How to spot the best AI opportunities in your business, get your team on board, and figure out whether to DIY or bring in help (spoiler: both can work).