Join this webinar to get a grounded and human-centred perspective on generative AI. Learn a practical framework for building AI skills and hear of emerging patterns in ways of working.
In this forward-looking webinar, Kate Bowers (HBA 2009) — AI consultant and co-founder of Action/Insight — will share insights from hands-on work with leaders and their teams to explore how work is changing in 2026 and beyond.
Learn how generative AI differs from what came before, why it puts humans in the driver’s seat, and what that means for how we work. You will explore how AI is reshaping the workplace, consider it as a space for creativity and experimentation, and examine what is emerging in this rapidly evolving field.
By the end of this webinar, you will:
- Build a foundational understanding of generative AI
- Explore how AI is changing the way we work and make decisions
- Understand the human capabilities - such as creativity, communication, and critical thinking - that matter most
- Recognize emerging patterns in how AI is being used in workflows
Webinar speaker:
Kate Bowers (HBA 2009) is a facilitator and learning designer with over 17 years of experience facilitating workshops, guiding strategic conversations, and creating practical, results-oriented learning programs. She is the co-founder of Action/Insight, a boutique AI consulting and learning company where she has spent the last three years helping leaders and their teams navigate the AI era with vision and confidence built from their own earned experience. At the core of her approach is a focus on surfacing meaningful insights that empower teams and individuals to transform their work in strategic and practical ways.
Kate holds certificates in Learning Design from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, Life Coaching from the Centre for Applied Neuroscience, and Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center. She is also a Clifton Strengths Educator and integrates Appreciative Inquiry and Design Thinking methodologies into her practice.
Learn more: https://www.actioninsight.ai/
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