Many teams are ready to embrace AI but aren't sure where to start. This session gives you a structured, collaborative framework to cut through the noise — helping you identify where AI can create real value in your organisation, prioritise the right opportunities, and leave with a clear path forward.
Facilitated by our team of Microsoft specialists, the workshop brings together both business and technical voices to ensure your AI ambitions are grounded in what's practical and impactful today.
To get the most from the session, come prepared with a business challenge or process you'd like to explore. No technical background is required — just an open mind and a willingness to think differently about how your organisation works.
Agenda:
- 12:00 – 13:00: Arrivals and Lunch
- 13:00 – 13:10: Introductions
- 13:10 – 13:20: Setting the Scene: AI Opportunity Today
- 13:20 – 13:30: Introduction to Design Thinking
- 13:30 – 13:45: Introducing the Frameworks
- 13:45 – 14:25: Discovery Card Ideation – Round 1
- 14:25 – 14:40: Break
- 14:40 – 15:20: Discovery Card Ideation – Round 2
- 15:20 – 15:40: Prioritisation: Impact vs Feasibility
- 15:40 – 16:00: Sharing Next Steps
- 16:00 – 16:10: Wrap up & Close
Speakers
Matt Merron
Architecture Services Team Lead, Softcat
Bradley Howe
Microsoft Copilot Solutions Professional, Softcat
