Leland+ Content Library

Prompting Guide for Writing & Editing

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

How AI Helps: From Drafts to Decisions

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

AI Use Cases for Knowledge Workers

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

Finding AI Opportunities in Your Own Work

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

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.

Where AI Delivers Value

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

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.

Human + AI Collaboration: Learn How to Think With AI

In this reflective and practical workshop, you’ll learn how to use AI as a true thought partner--one that helps you reason through ideas, uncover blind spots, and make better decisions. Through live examples, you’ll see how to move beyond surface-level use (like writing or summarizing) and instead use AI to challenge assumptions, explore alternatives, and clarify strategy. You’ll practice “collaborative prompting,” a method that turns AI into a sparring partner that helps you think deeper, faster, and more creatively. Outcomes: You’ll leave with a set of conversational prompts for strategic thinking, a clearer understanding of what humans do best in an AI-powered world, and confidence using AI as an extension of your judgment and creativity. Learning Objectives: *Recognize when to rely on human intuition vs. AI reasoning *Practice “collaborative prompting” for deeper insight and reflection *Use AI strategically to analyze, debate, and refine complex ideas

Stuck on MBA Essays? Use AI to Fix Story/Structure Before R2 deadlines

This is not about having AI write your essays. Instead, we’ll focus on how to use AI to: *Diagnose what’s not working in your current drafts *Clarify your core story and positioning *Strengthen structure, flow, and impact *Get unstuck when revision fatigue sets in

Tracking & Documentation (Using Notion AI)

See how AI can automate meeting notes, reports, and follow-ups to streamline collaboration.

Getting Your Data Ready for AI

Learn how to prepare and structure data for AI by focusing on access, cleanliness, and context.

AI Readiness Checklist

Use this checklist to evaluate your organization’s readiness across people, data, and leadership.

Responsible AI Principles

Review five key principles that ensure AI supports people rather than replaces them.

Case Studies of Successful AI Transformations

Review examples of organizations that scaled AI successfully while maintaining trust and engagement.

Brainstorming & Idea Generation (using Canva AI)

Learn how AI supports creative thinking and collaborative ideation sessions.

Translation & Accessibility (Using DeepL + ChatGPT)

See how AI improves clarity and inclusivity through translation, tone adjustments, and plain-language rewriting.

Exercise: AI for Research & Analysis

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