From Left Behind to Leading Edge
Your AI Catch-Up Strategy
The struggle to keep up
As a business professional you’re all too familiar with the constant pressure to do more with less. Your team is already stretched thin, juggling a dizzying array of sales and marketing responsibilities. Meanwhile, your larger competitors seem to have endless resources to throw at their customer acquisition efforts. They can afford teams of content creators, data analysts, and marketing automation experts – leaving you struggling to keep up. This technological gap isn’t just about staying modern—it’s about survival.
The Hidden Costs of Manual, Inefficient Processes
The sad reality is that using manual, legacy systems to business is costing you dearly. Your team wastes valuable time on repetitive, low-value tasks like content creation, lead research, and data entry. This diverts their focus away from the high-impact activities that could really move the needle, like cultivating relationships with prospects and delivering exceptional customer experiences. And without the ability to make data-driven insights, you’re flying blind, making decisions based on gut feel rather than concrete evidence.
Unleash the Power of AI to Level the Playing Field
But it doesn’t have to be this way. By tapping into the power of AI assistants and apps, you can automate the mundane, time-consuming aspects of sales and marketing, freeing up your team to be more strategic and customer-centric. AI can help you generate high-quality content at scale, deliver hyper-personalized experiences, prioritise your hottest leads, and surface real-time insights to inform your decision-making. In short, AI gives you the capabilities of a big business, without the big price tag. It’s time to stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling empowered to take your small business to new heights.
The AI Advantage Workshop
About the Workshop
** This is designed for new users of AI
In this 3 hour, online workshop, you will discover:
• How AI is transforming businesses
• Practical AI tools for boosting sales and enhancing management
• Strategies to overcome AI implementation challenges
• Real-world case studies of AI success in business
Workshop agenda
The AI Landscape in Business
– Current AI trends and adoption rates
– How AI is reshaping various industries
– Opportunities and challenges specific to different job functions
AI Tools for Sales and Management
– Overview of AI-powered sales tools
– AI for customer relationship management
– Predictive analytics for sales forecasting
– AI-driven lead generation and qualification
Practical Applications of AI in Business
– AI for market analysis and competitor intelligence
– Automating routine tasks with AI
– AI-powered decision-making tools for managers
– Case studies: Businesses successfully leveraging AI
Practical Applications of AI in Business
– AI for market analysis and competitor intelligence
– Automating routine tasks with AI
– AI-powered decision-making tools for managers
– Case studies: Businesses successfully leveraging AI
Overcoming AI Implementation Challenges
– Addressing common fears and misconceptions about AI
– Strategies for integrating AI into existing business processes
– Tips for upskilling teams and fostering an AI-friendly culture
Conclusion and Next Steps
– Recap of key takeaways
– Resources for further learning and AI implementation
– Creating an AI adoption plan for your business
The Speakers
The workshop will be led by two renowned experts:
Richard Mulvey, SASHoF SdPFA SAEHoF – The AI-Empowered Sales Motivator
Charlotte Kemp, SdPFA – The Futures Alchemist
Richard Mulvey
Richard Mulvey, a pioneering force in business motivation and AI integration, has inspired over 250,000 professionals across Europe, Asia, and Africa. As South Africa’s leading seminar speaker for nearly three decades, Richard has consistently been at the forefront of business innovation.
A lifelong tech enthusiast, Richard built his first PC in 1980 and has since remained at the cutting edge of technological advancements. For the past two years, he has immersed himself in the world of Artificial Intelligence, exploring its vast potential to revolutionise business practices.
With a diverse background that includes working at Buckingham Palace, developing multi-restaurant accounting software, and even climbing Kilimanjaro for charity, writing countless books on business principles, Richard brings a unique perspective to AI in business.
In this AI Advantage workshop, Richard combines his extensive sales and motivational expertise with his passion for AI, offering participants a powerful blend of inspirational leadership and cutting-edge technological insights. His mission is to demystify AI and empower South African businesses to harness its full potential, driving growth and innovation in an increasingly digital world.
Join Richard as he guides you through the AI landscape, helping you transform challenges into opportunities and positioning your business at the forefront of the AI revolution.
Charlotte Kemp
Charlotte Kemp, renowned as the Futures Alchemist, is a visionary futurist and AI enthusiast who empowers organisations to harness the transformative power of futures thinking and artificial intelligence. As the Immediate Past President of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) and a member of the Association of Professional Futurists (APF), Charlotte brings a unique blend of future-focused insights and a global perspective to businesses exploring AI.
With her innovative “Map, Compass, and Guide” model, detailed in her book ‘Futures Alchemist’, Charlotte expertly navigates the complex landscape of the future and addresses AI integration in business. Her deep understanding of AI’s value and its potential to reshape industries makes her the ideal co-facilitator for the AI Advantage workshop.
Charlotte’s expertise in AI extends beyond theory. She actively leverages AI tools to enhance her own work, creating cutting-edge workshops and keynotes that demonstrate the practical applications of this technology. Her hands-on experience with AI provides workshop participants with real-world insights and immediately applicable strategies.
Join Charlotte as she demystifies AI, unlocks its potential for your business, and guides you towards a future where AI is not just a tool, but a crucial advantage in the South African market and beyond.
Who should attend
1. Sales Professionals: From entry-level sales representatives to seasoned account managers looking to leverage AI in their sales strategies.
2. Middle Managers: Across various departments who want to implement AI solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making.
3. Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Especially those in small to medium-sized enterprises looking to gain a competitive edge through AI adoption.
4. Marketing Managers: Interested in using AI for market analysis, customer segmentation, and targeted campaigns.
5. C-Suite Executives: CEOs, CTOs, and other senior leaders who want to understand the strategic implications of AI for their businesses.
6. Consultants: Who advise businesses on strategy and technology adoption.
7. Aspiring Managers: Professionals looking to future-proof their careers by gaining AI knowledge.
This course is particularly valuable for professionals in South African businesses who are looking to stay competitive in an increasingly AI-driven market landscape.
Registration
24 September 2024. 9 am to Noon on Zoom
The fee is R1,750 per person with an Early Bird Price of R1,450 available until 5 September.
You can book on Quicket (South Africa Rands) or Eventbrite (in USD) or request a PayPal invoice.
3 or more delegates from the same company can get a 20% discount. Please request an invoice.
The AI Playbook
The AI Playbook: Prompts, Practices, and More
All delegates will receive a post event playbook with AI prompts, guides, cheat sheets and resources.
