Leland+ for AI Automation & Agents

How AI Helps: From Drafts to Decisions

Learn how AI supports planning, writing, and problem-solving with clear human guardrails and practical examples.

Prompting Guide for Writing & Editing

Step-by-step guide to crafting and refining prompts that produce clear, effective writing through AI collaboration.

Where AI Delivers Value

Learn the ten most common areas where AI creates measurable impact across industries.

AI Use Cases for Knowledge Workers

Quick reference guide to high-impact AI applications in writing, research, planning, and communication.

Why AI? Setting the Foundation

Understand the purpose of AI in organizations and how a people-first approach drives lasting value.

Summarizing & Synthesizing (Using ChatGPT)

Learn how AI condenses complex information into actionable summaries and takeaways.

Finding AI Opportunities in Your Own Work

Discover how to identify where AI can simplify, automate, or accelerate everyday tasks across your workflow.

AI Integration Directory

Directory of common AI integrations (Slack, Notion, Google Workspace, Zapier) with ideas for what to automate first.

AI Automation Tools 101: Zapier, Make, and n8n for Beginners

Automation tools are making it possible for anyone to connect apps, streamline workflows, and use AI to handle repetitive tasks. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll get a practical introduction to three of the most widely used automation platforms: Zapier, Make, and n8n. In this workshop, you’ll learn how these tools work, when to use each one, and how they enable AI-powered workflows that connect your everyday apps. The session will include quick demos of real automations so you can see how triggers, actions, and AI steps come together to automate tasks like notifications, summaries, and data updates. This workshop is designed for beginners—no coding or prior automation experience required. By the end, you’ll understand the basic landscape of AI automation tools and how to start building simple workflows to save time in your work.

AI at Work: 5 Ways to Save an Hour a Day

Feeling overwhelmed by AI but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop shows you exactly how to use AI for real work—today. This session is for professionals who want to work smarter, not harder, using free AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude. Outcomes: You’ll leave with a clear framework for prompting AI effectively, five ready-to-use examples for real work, and customized prompts to fit your own role. Learning Objectives: *Understand how AI fits into everyday workflows *Identify 3+ tasks AI can do faster and better *Practice a repeatable method for effective prompting

Summarizing & Synthesizing (using ChatGPT)

See how AI condenses lengthy information into clear, actionable insights using summarization tools.

Why Responsible AI Matters

Learn the core principles of responsible AI and why trust is critical for sustainable adoption.

The Five AI Collaboration Modes

Learn the five main ways to collaborate with AI—Clarifier, Sparring Partner, Synthesizer, Editor, and Orchestrator—to enhance productivity.

Checking & Quality Control (Using Writer AI)

Learn how to use AI to review writing for tone, accuracy, and clarity.

Forecasting & Decision Support (Using ChatGPT)

Explore how AI identifies trends, evaluates data, and supports smarter business decisions.

Brainstorming & Idea Generation (Using Canva AI)

Use AI to spark creativity and enhance team brainstorming through visual and text-based collaboration.

Exercise: Automate a Team Workflow with AI

Redesign a repetitive team process—from trigger to action to outcome—using AI-driven automation.

Exercise: AI for Research & Analysis

Use AI to experiment with prompts, analyze varied results, and synthesize multiple perspectives into a unified summary.

Checklist for Fact-Checking AI Outputs

Simple verification framework to ensure AI responses are accurate, credible, and unbiased.