Byte Sized Series – AI First Mindset

Description:

This introductory session offers professionals a clear, engaging entry point into the world of Generative AI - what it is, how it has evolved, and why it's transforming today’s workplaces. Through real-world use cases and guided discussions, participants will explore GenAI’s strengths and challenges, while uncovering how an ‘AI-First Mindset’ fosters creativity, accelerates tasks, and enhances collaborative decision-making across functions. No technical experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to rethink how we approach work.

Duration: 90 min

Course Code: BDT473

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts of Generative AI and its evolution from traditional AI.
• Recognize key strengths, risks, and current limitations of GenAI tools.
• Identify practical opportunities to adopt GenAI tools in their professional roles.

• No technical background required
• A general curiosity about AI and openness to new ways of working

• Business professionals looking to understand how AI can enhance productivity
• Team leads and managers exploring AI integration in workflows
• Non-technical professionals interested in AI’s impact on the workplace
• Tech-savvy individuals seeking a strategic perspective before diving into tools

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Generative AI and Its Evolution
• Key milestones in AI development
• Real-world examples of GenAI tools (text, image, audio, code generation)
• Understanding the AI-First Mindset
• What it means to think “AI-First” (mindset vs. toolset)
• How companies are reimagining workflows using GenAI
• Shifting perspectives: AI as a co-pilot, not a replacement
• GenAI Strengths and Challenges
• Human + AI: Practical Use Cases in the Workplace
• Cross-functional examples: Marketing, HR, legal, sales, data analysis
• Live demo and  Q&A