Key Takeaways from the GenAI Readiness for Communicators Workshop
Communicators and industry leaders gathered at Embarc Collective in Tampa Bay for a groundbreaking session on integrating AI into their professional workflows.
The GenAI Readiness for Communicators Workshop provided attendees with hands-on experience, strategic insights, and personalized AI roadmaps to navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in communication.
A Transformational Experience for Communicators
With AI adoption accelerating across industries, the workshop addressed a growing challenge: 80% of professionals recognize AI's potential to enhance their work, but 52% don't know how to use it effectively.
The session was designed to bridge the gap by guiding attendees through real-world AI applications, strategic integrations, and interactive learning exercises.
Workshop Highlights
Confidence Surge: 100% of attendees reported increased confidence in using AI tools post-event.
Pre-workshop surveys revealed that many participants were uncertain about AI implementation. By the end of the session, they had gained clarity and a concrete action plan.
Real-World AI Use Cases: From automating content creation to enhancing internal communications, attendees developed tailored AI strategies specific to their needs.
Many cited custom GPTs and automation tools as the workshop's most valuable components.
Hands-On Learning: Rather than straight lecturing, the session focused on interactive exercises, tool demonstrations, and group discussions, ensuring participants could immediately apply what they learned.
Expanding Business Value: Participants reassessed their AI use cases post-workshop, with 100% stating that they now see greater business value in implementing AI solutions.
What Attendees Said
“The most valuable part for me was walking away with an actionable plan of how I can set up projects and custom GPTs to streamline my work and enhance my use of AI going forward. It is something that I always knew could be done but just wasn’t sure how to go about it.”
“I loved the group breakout sessions. It was comforting to know that I was not alone in some pain points in implementing organizational AI use, and I enjoyed hearing best practices from fellow attendees”
“I found this workshop to be invaluable. The content was very informative and I learned about many AI tools to use in my work as a communicator. The tabletop exercises and small group discussions sparked new ideas for leveraging these tools for productivity, efficiency, and creativity.”
“This workshop was great! Even as someone who considers themself more “advanced” than the average businessperson, I learned a lot! Whether you’re new to GenAI or have been using it for a while, you’ll leave with new knowledge.”
“As a small business owner, I am constantly looking for ways to harness the power of AI to increase my efficiency and bandwidth. This workshop was loaded with information, best practices, and practical tips that can be applied to nearly everyone’s specific use case. Bo did an excellent job making everything easy to understand, leaving me feeling empowered and energized to incorporate more GenAI usage into my daily workflows.”
“[Bo] packed so much into these three hours! It was great!”
What's Next?
Building on the success of this event, we're excited to expand the next AI workshop to include more hands-on learning, advanced AI applications, and networking opportunities.
If you missed this session, stay tuned! New dates will be announced soon for your next opportunity to develop an AI strategy, increase efficiency, and future-proof your communications career.
You'll benefit from:
Ongoing learning options
Small group coaching
Virtual follow-ups
Deeper exploration of AI applications
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