Accomplishing More with Less Stress: Focus, AI, and Vibe Writing

Important note: This training may demonstrate AI tools that are not approved for use with Stanford data. Inclusion in this session does not imply institutional approval. Participants should refrain from entering Stanford data into unapproved tools. An up-to-date list of approved and reviewed tools is available on the GenAI Evaluation Matrix page.

Code	Date	Delivery	Cost
ITS-0210	Wed Jun 24, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Live Online : 1 session	$300

Before each live online session, Tech Training will provide a Zoom link for live online classes, along with any required class materials.

In an environment where professionals are asked to do more with limited time, constant demands, and growing complexity, this workshop offers a practical approach to working with greater clarity, effectiveness, and ease.

It combines proven productivity practices with thoughtful use of AI to help participants reduce overwhelm, strengthen focus and prioritization, and manage their work more effectively -- individually and collaboratively.

Participants can discover how to navigate competing priorities, structure complex work, and build simple workflows that support follow-through rather than stress.

A key element of the session includes a live demonstration of “vibe writing”, a practical way of working with AI in a fluid, back-and-forth process to think, draft, and refine ideas in real time. Rather than writing in isolation, participants will see how this conversational approach can support clarity, reduce friction, and accelerate meaningful progress.

Throughout, participants explore how AI can assist with planning, sense-making, drafting, and reflection, helping reduce cognitive load while maintaining clarity and intention.

Pierre Khawand

Pierre Khawand has more than twenty years of experience in the software industry. He has led several technology ventures, completed successful mergers and acquisitions, and founded People-OnTheGo to focus on helping organizations and teams in the areas of innovation, leadership, and mindfulness. Learn more about Pierre Khawand

Topic Outline: Key takeaways from this workshop include:
- Practical strategies to balance focused work and collaborative demands more effectively
- Clear frameworks for managing competing priorities and setting realistic expectations
- Techniques for strengthening attention and reducing mental overload
- Repeatable workflow practices that support follow-through and reflection
- Practical ways to leverage AI as a support for clarity, planning, and productivity

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For groups of 5 or more within the same team or department, special rates are available. Please contact techtraining@stanford.edu for more details.

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