In today’s fast-evolving professional landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept—it’s embedded in the tools we use daily, from email platforms to collaborative software. Yet, many professionals struggle to fully understand and utilize AI’s potential in their workflows. This interactive workshop is designed to demystify AI, provide practical insights into its workplace applications, and empower participants to integrate it effectively into their daily routines.
In this interactive session, Melissa Paciulli, MSCE, will demonstrate how to recognize and optimize the AI systems they may already use. The session will emphasize the power to personalize AI to enhance productivity without sacrificing organizational goals or personal values. During the session, Melissa will demonstrate how to use prompt engineering and writing samples to create a personalized AI assistant for Smith Executive Education, showcasing the potential of tailored AI tools.
The program is suited for professionals who are aspiring, emerging, or mid-career leaders who would want to better utilize AI to improve their efficiency and creativity to achieve higher levels of career development and advancement.
Core curriculum
- Uncover the history of AI and its everyday applications, address common concerns and highlight how AI can be tailored to different roles and industries.
- Learn how to optimize workflows using AI
- Develop understanding of prompt engineering and learn how to train AI systems to reflect their unique writing and communication styles
- Watch as a personalized AI assistant is built live during the session for Smith Executive Education, showcasing the potential of tailored AI tools
Live Online Single Session program experience
Our virtual learning experiences are highly interactive and engaging, with an emphasis on actionable insights and cutting-edge learning methodologies. Accessible from anywhere, each session focuses on a key learning objective and offers immediately applicable insights and practical takeaways.
What to expect:
- Three hours of focused instruction and application led by an expert thought leader
- Resources to apply each day’s learning objectives to your specific challenges
- Opportunity for live question-and-answer to get insights tailored to your needs
Attendance at the virtual learning session is required to gain the maximum benefit. Live online program sessions are not recorded.
Who attends
Participants who gain the most benefit from this program are aspiring, emerging, or mid-career people leaders, managers, and individual contributors working across various sectors and industries.
Experience level
0-10 years of professional experience
Common titles and roles of participants:
- Team Leader
- Project Manager
- Assistant/Associate Director
- Program Supervisor
- Business Manager
- Chief of Staff
Program contact
Amanda Wygant
awygant@smith.edu
+1-413-585-7402
Program dates and times
June 11, 2025, 1 - 4 p.m. Eastern
Group enrollment rates are available. For registration support and questions, email Amanda Wygant, awygant@smith.edu, +1-413-585-7402