UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS OF AI - EMPOWER YOURSELF AND YOUR TEAM TO THRIVE IN THE AI-DRIVEN FUTURE.

This session explores the transformative nature of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - from its ability to revolutionise productivity in projects and your every day, to its potential for driving innovation and creating new opportunities across local government.

Discover not only why integrating AI into your work is essential for the future but also how to implement it ethically and responsibly. Learn practical strategies to leverage AI effectively while mitigating risks and ensuring that your adoption of this inevitable technology is both impactful and safe.

Course Overview:

Join us for an eye-opening and educational session on the potential of AI! Discover how AI is enhancing productivity, transforming industries and unlocking new opportunities to be efficient. We’ll delve into the benefits of AI and its offerings; from automating routine tasks to driving innovation. Learn how AI has been used for years up until this point, and how AI has developed over time to be more accessible and user-friendly as ever.

To support you in your journey, this session will explore the challenges and risks associated with AI, including ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. Learn practical strategies to mitigate these problems and harness AIs full potential responsibly. Whether you’re an industry professional or just curious about AI, this session is your gateway to understanding and mastering the future.

Suitable For:

All staff within local government, especially decision makers.

Key Learnings:

This session provides an overview and basis for understanding the very essence of artificial intelligence. It’s designed to:

Allow decision makers the ability to make informed decision on AI use
Allow decision makers to future proof decision making due to their understanding of how AI actually works
Allow workers an overview of its ability to boost productivity
Allow people to comprehend its benefits for work and home
Allow everyone to understand its challenges, dangers and possible bias
Understand the requirement for appropriate and safe AI use, stay within your governance and data privacy guidelines
Understanding the limitations and issues of this technology
Best Practice application of external generative AI.

Topics Covered:

What is AI?
How does it work
The history of AI and its evolution over time
The different types of AI, including:
Machine learning and Deep learning
How AI is being used in different industries:
Such as healthcare, finance, and transportation
The potential benefits of AI, including:
Increased efficiency, productivity and accuracy
The potential pitfalls and dangers of AI including:
Job displacement
Privacy concerns
Ethics and Bias in AI: Understanding the Risks and Mitigating Them
Future Trends and Opportunities in AI: Predictions for the Future of AI in the Workplace

Duration:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Investment:
Member: $150 + GST = $165
Non-member: $250 + GST = $275

Course Date:
Friday 2 May 2025

Delivery Method:
This course is being delivered virtually via Zoom.

Why attend?

AI is revolutionising the workplace and transforming how we work. Whether it’s improving efficiency or boosting effectiveness, AI has the potential to elevate every role.

AI is changing how we work: from utilising AI to assist in idea creation, transforming how we deliver information to our communities, or harnessing AI to decipher and process large amounts of data, we can identify areas where AI can support us and upskill our people to make the most of what’s now available to them.

Don’t wait to understand the benefits of AI - start now. This foundational course is your essential guide to understanding AI, how it works, and how to use it safely and successfully. Empower yourself and your team to thrive in the AI-driven future.

Course Facilitator:

David O'Keefe - Aurora Consulting

David is a pioneering professional, being the first person in Australia to obtain an Information and Technology and Communication degree, and the second person globally. With a strong technical foundation, he has built a career focused on harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies to deliver transformative results.

Passionate about improving workplace skills and effectiveness, David will explain the potential of AI programs to boost staff in nearly every aspect of the work environment. With extensive experience, he also provides valuable insight into the challenges and risks of emerging technologies - how to mitigate these risks and safeguard success. This ensures that every session he delivers is both comprehensive and forward-thinking.

In-House Training:
Contact LG Professionals SA for information on running this course in-house at your council.

Contact

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