Discover How to Use AI as Your Always-On Thinking Partner

AI Skill Booster

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
ITSB-1019	Fri Jun 5, 9:00 am to 10:30 am	Live Online : 1 session	$150

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

Explore how AI voice and chat tools support real-time brainstorming and strategic thinking. Practice hands-free conversations to stress-test ideas and plan through complex decisions away from your desk.

Program Description

Some of the best thinking happens away from a desk. This session explores how AI tools in voice and conversational mode can serve as always-available thought partners for leaders, managers, and knowledge workers.

Participants practice using AI for real-time brainstorming, stress-testing plans, rehearsing difficult conversations, and thinking through decisions without being tied to a keyboard.

Learning Objectives

Learners will have the opportunity to:
1. Explore how AI voice and conversational tools support strategic thinking and planning
2. Practice using AI to brainstorm, challenge assumptions, and develop ideas in real time
3. Work with voice mode to rehearse presentations, conversations, and decision frameworks
4. Experiment with different prompting approaches for reflective and analytical dialogue
5. Identify recurring situations in your work where an AI thinking partner adds value

Topic Outline

Topics:
- How AI voice and conversational modes work
- Prompting for strategic dialogue and idea development
- Stress-testing plans and challenging assumptions with AI
- Rehearsing conversations and presentations
- Building a habit of AI-assisted reflection

Tools used: Stanford AI Playground and free versions of other AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude)

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