Module 1: Introduction to AI Prompting
What is AI prompting?
- Example Prompt: "Help me craft a leadership philosophy statement emphasizing innovation and team collaboration."
- Outcome: Participants see how AI generates a well-structured response, which they can refine further.
Effective AI prompting techniques
- Example Prompt: "Write a list of 5 strategies for overcoming resistance to change in a technical team."
- Outcome: Learn how clear instructions yield actionable strategies.
Hands-on Activity: Write and refine prompts to solve leadership challenges.
- Challenge Example: "Generate a communication plan to introduce a new company policy to a multi-department team."
- Outcome: Participants share their prompts and AI-generated responses, receiving feedback on clarity and focus.
Module 2: Feedback Excellence with AI
Using AI to ask for and process feedback
- Example Prompt: "Based on this text, suggest improvements to make it more inspiring for my team: 'Our team met 90% of our goals this quarter, but I believe we can do better.'"
- AI Response: “Highlight achievements first, then frame the improvement as an opportunity for growth. Example: ‘I’m proud we achieved 90% of our goals this quarter! Let’s push for 100% next time by focusing on X.’”
Creating feedback loops using AI
- Example Prompt: "Role-play a conversation where I ask my team for suggestions on improving workplace morale."
- Outcome: AI acts as a team member, providing ideas like flexible hours or recognition programs.
Hands-on Activity: Design prompts to gather feedback on leadership style or specific career goals.
- Challenge Example: "Ask AI to create questions for a 360-feedback survey tailored to your leadership style."
Module 3: LinkedIn Optimization with AI
Building a compelling LinkedIn profile with AI
- Example Prompt: "Write a LinkedIn summary for a senior IT leader transitioning to a role in AI-driven business strategy. Include leadership, innovation, and results-driven language."
- AI Response: “Seasoned IT leader specializing in AI-powered transformations. Skilled at leading diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth.”
Targeting the right audience
- Example Prompt: "What keywords should I include in my LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters for AI leadership roles?"
- AI Response: "AI Strategy, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation, Leadership Development, Data-Driven Decision Making."
Hands-on Activity: Workshop on improving LinkedIn profiles using AI tools.
- Challenge Example: Participants use prompts to generate and refine their profile summaries and job descriptions.
Module 4: Interview Mastery with AI
AI as an interview coach
- Example Prompt: "Pretend you’re a recruiter for a VP of Product Development. Ask me five challenging interview questions."
- AI Response: Generates tailored questions like: “How do you prioritize product features when faced with competing stakeholder demands?”
Building AI-enhanced STAR stories
- Example Prompt: "Help me structure a STAR response to this question: 'Tell me about a time you led a major project under tight deadlines.'"
- AI Response:
- Situation: “Led a cross-functional team during a product launch with a 4-week deadline.”
- Task: “Ensured all deliverables were completed on time while maintaining quality.”
- Action: “Implemented daily stand-ups, streamlined workflows, and resolved bottlenecks.”
- Result: “Delivered the product on schedule, resulting in a 20% increase in sales.”
Hands-on Activity: Role-play interviews using AI as the interviewer.
- Challenge Example: Participants answer AI-generated questions and receive suggestions for improvement (e.g., clarity, impact).
Additional Ideas for Activities and Examples
Case Study for Feedback Excellence:
- Prompt: "You are a leader of a remote team struggling with communication. Use AI to generate a script for addressing this issue in a team meeting."
LinkedIn Post Generator:
- Prompt: "Write a LinkedIn post about transitioning to a leadership role in AI with tips for others."
- AI Output: A polished post emphasizing personal experience and actionable advice.
Mock Salary Negotiation:
- Prompt: "Role-play as a hiring manager. Respond to my salary negotiation request for a senior leadership role."
- Outcome: Participants refine their negotiation approach based on AI feedback.