AI Innovation Day

When to use AI Innovation Day

Use this method when introducing AI tools to a team, seeking to identify use cases for AI within existing workflows, or aiming to increase team confidence in using AI.

What it solves

Fear of new technology, resistance to change, lack of understanding of AI capabilities, inefficient workflows.

How to run AI Innovation Day, step by step

1. (60 min) Pre-read: Assign articles on generative AI and prompt engineering. Create a communication channel for questions.
2. (30 min) Brainstorming: Use prompts to identify team challenges that AI could address. Vote on the most promising use cases.
3. (60-180 min) Experimentation: Divide into small groups to experiment with AI tools on selected use cases. Encourage creative and unexpected applications.
4. (30 min) Sharing & Reflection: Reconvene to share learnings, demos, and challenges. Select 1-3 ideas for further exploration.

Materials needed

• Video conferencing with screen sharing or meeting space
• Preferred AI tools (e.g., Rovo)
• Whiteboard template (digital or physical)
• Pre-reading materials on AI

Facilitator tips

• Encourage participants to think outside the box and explore unconventional AI applications.
• Provide support and guidance during the experimentation phase, but avoid dictating solutions.
• Emphasize that failure is a learning opportunity and that pivoting to a different use case is acceptable.

Common pitfalls

• Participants feeling overwhelmed by AI complexity. Provide clear and concise explanations and focus on practical applications.
• Groups getting stuck on a single use case. Encourage them to pivot if they encounter roadblocks.
• Lack of follow-up after the Innovation Day. Establish a plan for continued AI integration and knowledge sharing.

Variations

• Focus the Innovation Day on a specific AI tool or application.
• Invite external AI experts to provide training and guidance.
• Extend the Innovation Day to a multi-day event with more in-depth experimentation.

Running it online or hybrid

Use a shared digital whiteboard like Miro or Mural for brainstorming and collaboration. Ensure all participants have access to AI tools and can share their screens.

What it produces

A list of potential AI use cases, experimental AI workflows, shared learnings and insights, and a plan for continued AI integration.

Origin

Adapted from Atlassian — source

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