Everyone has tried it, nobody trusts it
Someone asked a vague question, got a vague answer and went back to doing it the old way. The tool was fine. Nobody had shown them how to ask.
90 minutes to get your whole team using AI properly.
A hands-on workshop that gives your people a practical way to talk to AI, an honest view of its limits, and the right tool for each job.
1.5-hour AI workshop, in person or online
- Hands-on
- Plain English
- Built around your work
Sound familiar?
Most teams have tried AI. Far fewer get real value from it, in time saved, better work and results they can see. Here is where it usually stalls.
Nobody is sure where it goes wrong
Made-up facts, bias and bland, generic writing are all real. Without knowing what to look out for, people either trust it too much or avoid it altogether.
Too many tools, no clear choice
New AI tools turn up every week. Your team ends up using whichever one they heard about first, whether or not it suits the job.
What your team walks away with
By the end of the session, people can use AI on their own work with more confidence and less guesswork.
A way to talk to AI
The RISEN™ framework: a simple structure for telling AI what you want, so the first answer is useful, not generic. It's about communication, not coding.
A clear view of the limits
What AI gets wrong, why it happens, and how to spot and handle it, including the uses that are risky.
The right tool for the job
A hands-on look at the main AI platforms and where each one is strongest, so people choose on purpose.
Confidence to carry on
A sense of where AI is heading, and the habits to keep using it well after the session ends.
Everyone takes home
- RISEN™ framework reference cards
- Prompt templates
- A quick-start guide
- An AI tool comparison guide
- A limitations checklist
What happens in the session
At least half of the time is hands-on. AI is a skill, so people learn it by doing it, not by watching slides.
Start with how to think about AI
Set the hype aside and treat AI as what it is: a very capable assistant that needs clear instructions.
Build a prompt, step by step
Everyone writes a blog post with AI, adding one element of RISEN™ at a time and watching the result move from generic to professional.
Find the pitfalls, in pairs
Pairs hunt for the ways AI can mislead, from made-up facts to bias to bland output, and work out which uses are dangerous.
Compare the tools, hands-on
Try the same task on different AI platforms and see what each does well, then finish with where the landscape is heading.
How it's delivered
In person on the Isle of Wight
Small tables so people can work together. This is the best way to run it.
Online via Zoom
The same session with exercises adapted for the screen, at the same price.
Built around your business
I shape the examples and exercises around the work your team does, so what they practise is what they'll use.
Who's running it
I'm Chris. I run Vancross Consulting, an AI and automation consultancy.
Before that, I spent 20+ years in senior public sector leadership, rolling out new systems, frameworks and delivery models, and training the services and teams who had to use them.
Over those years I learned that a new tool only changes how a team works when people feel confident using it. That's what this workshop is built to get right.
Group size and booking
- The minimum group is 15 people.
- There's no maximum group size. For large groups, ask me and we'll shape the session to fit.
- The price is the same in person and online, so if you're on the Isle of Wight, I'd love to see you in the room.
- If you've got a bespoke training need, we can talk and build that around your needs.
- Discounts are available for charities and NGOs. Just ask.
Questions people ask
Do we need any AI experience?
No. The session starts from the basics. People who already use AI get a more structured way of asking for what they want.
What does my team need to bring?
A laptop or similar device each, so everyone can try the exercises. I'll confirm anything else with you before the day.
Which AI tools do you cover?
The main AI tools available today, compared hands-on, so your team can see which one suits which job.
Will you use our confidential information?
No. The exercises use practice examples, and I'll ask people not to put confidential or personal information into AI during the session.
How many people can come?
At least 15, with no upper limit. For a large group, ask and we'll work out the best way to deliver it.
Can you come to us, or do we do it online?
In person on the Isle of Wight, or online via Zoom.
Is a longer session possible?
Yes. There's a 3-hour course as well, called Complete AI Transformation. Ask me about it, or tell me about a bespoke need and we'll build it around you.
How do we book?
Use the button to book a short enquiry call, or email chris@vancross.ai. We'll agree the date, the group and the format, and I'll confirm the terms when we do.
Ready to get your team confident with AI?
Prefer email? Write to chris@vancross.ai