Overview
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Revolutionize your executive toolkit with Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders, a specialization that brings the extraordinary competencies of generative AI directly to your command. Comparable to the seismic shift of the smartphone, Microsoft 365 Copilot reimagines task management, giving leaders an edge in the fast-paced business environment. Dive into a world where AI does more than assist—it collaborates to elevate your work with precision and creativity.
Syllabus
Course 1: Generative AI for Leaders
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. Leaders are constantly seeking innovative tools to amplify their impact. Dive into the realm of Generative ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. Dive into the next wave of digital productivity with our course centered on Microsoft 365 Copilot. As ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Trustworthy Generative AI
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. We see lots of news reports of Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, making mistakes and producing ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. Leaders are constantly seeking innovative tools to amplify their impact. Dive into the realm of Generative ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. Dive into the next wave of digital productivity with our course centered on Microsoft 365 Copilot. As ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Trustworthy Generative AI
- Offered by Vanderbilt University. We see lots of news reports of Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, making mistakes and producing ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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We see lots of news reports of Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, making mistakes and producing inaccurate information. Many of these mistakes happen because humans use the tools in the wrong way - trying to solve unsuitable problems and not thinking about risk. Hallucination isn't a bug, it's a feature when you approach problems correctly. This course teaches techniques for determining if a problem fits Generative AI's capabilities, framing problems to reduce risk, prompt engineering for trust, and appropriate human engagement in the process. Students learn concrete prompt designs, how to check outputs, how to use Generative AI for ideation and creation, ways to augment human skills, and more ethical, beneficial applications. The course will show how you can: - Leverage prompt engineering techniques to generate more reliable outputs - Master methods to verify and validate outputs - Frame problems in alternative ways to reduce risk - Apply generative AI for creative ideation - Use Generative AI in ways that augment rather than replace human reasoning and creativity
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Leaders are constantly seeking innovative tools to amplify their impact. Dive into the realm of Generative AI, a groundbreaking technology poised to redefine the leadership landscape more profoundly than the Internet itself. This course offers a comprehensive journey into understanding, applying, and mastering Generative AI as a robust tool to amplify leadership capabilities. You will gain hands-on experience that teaches you to use Generative AI for: - Agenda Architecting: Let Generative AI craft impeccable agendas for you. Say goodbye to oversight and hello to perfectly planned meetings. - Proposal Proficiency: Dive deep into complex proposals with AI by your side. Identify risks, ambiguities, and potential pitfalls with laser-sharp precision. - Your Private Think-Tank: Use Generative AI as a confidential thought partner. Brainstorm, strategize, and refine your ideas with an AI confidant that's always ready. - Masterful Communication: Draft emails, documents, and crucial materials with eloquence and precision. Let Generative AI be your co-author, ensuring your communications resonate with impact. - Navigating HR Dynamics: Explore challenging HR conversations with added insight. Generative AI assists you in understanding nuances and guiding delicate conversations towards positive outcomes. - Seamless Leadership Transitions: Whether it's you moving up the ladder or a team member stepping into a new role, Generative AI aids in ensuring smooth transitions. Plan, strategize, and execute leadership handovers with unparalleled confidence. In addition to these key hands-on tasks, you will quickly come up to speed on how to innovate with Generative AI, and explore: - Deep Dive into Generative AI: Grasp the underlying principles of Generative AI and its transformative potential. Equip yourself to make critical decisions about implementing Generative AI in your organization, ensuring you stay ahead in the modern leadership curve. - Augmented Intelligence - The New Frontier: Discover how Generative AI acts as an 'Exoskeleton for the Mind', enhancing your cognitive capabilities. Witness firsthand how Augmented Intelligence is not just a concept but a revolutionary way to supercharge your leadership style. - Boost Your Productivity: No more starting from scratch! Learn how Generative AI can be your assistant, creating agendas, drafting emails, generating documents, and much more. Experience a dramatic surge in efficiency, getting your work 50% to 80% completed before you even begin. - Addressing Staff Anxiety: In a world where AI is often viewed with skepticism, understand how to navigate the waters of staff anxiety. Discover how to effectively communicate the capabilities and limitations of Generative AI, ensuring a seamless integration into your organization. - Beyond the Internet - The Generative AI Revolution: Understand why experts are heralding Generative AI as a technological marvel surpassing the transformative impact of the Internet. Prepare yourself for the future of leadership in an AI-augmented world.
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Dive into the next wave of digital productivity with our course centered on Microsoft 365 Copilot. As impactful as the smartphone revolution, Microsoft 365 Copilot is poised to redefine how we approach myriad tasks, bringing the nuanced capabilities of generative AI to your fingertips. With this course, discover how to leverage this powerful assistant in your daily routine, transforming every challenge into an opportunity for excellence. Explore innovative ways Microsoft 365 Copilot can accelerate your workflow while ensuring precision and depth. For instance, after a brainstorming session on a Teams call, Copilot can help you sift through the conversation, pinpointing ambiguities and providing clarity that leads to a fortified plan of action. It can also adapt written content to resonate with specific audiences, turning generic messages into targeted communications crafted to engage and convert. This course transcends beyond merely getting things done—it's about achieving the highest standards in problem-solving and producing solutions that endure. Microsoft 365 Copilot doesn't offer just speed; it offers sophistication. Learn to invoke its advanced AI to review drafts, anticipate project hurdles, or reframe proposals, ensuring your deliverables are not just completed, but are crafted with the insight and finesse of a seasoned expert. By embedding Microsoft 365 Copilot's intelligence into your processes, you'll raise the bar on what it means to work smart—creating, collaborating, and conquering tasks with unprecedented confidence and creativity.
Taught by
Bob Higgins and Dr. Jules White