UMN Webinar | Are Your Work Processes AI Ready?

Presented by Valerie Lockhart Wednesday, June 10 | noon–1 p.m. UMN College of Continuing and Professional Studies: https://ccaps.umn.edu/ View professional development courses: https://z.umn.edu/professionalcourses Visit webinar archive: https://z.umn.edu/CCAPSwebinars To receive wellness points for watching this video, UMN employees can complete this form: https://z.umn.edu/ccapswell. AI tools are everywhere, but not every process is ready for AI. Many organizations rush to adopt AI without first understanding whether their workflows are structured, measurable or stable enough to benefit from it. The result? Wasted time, inconsistent outputs and failed initiatives. This webinar is designed for professionals who want to move beyond experimentation and begin applying AI in a more structured, effective way within their organization. We’ll explore the characteristics of processes that are strong candidates for AI, common warning signs that indicate a process is not ready and how to think more strategically about where AI can create real operational value. During the session we'll: -identify the key characteristics of processes that are well-suited for AI integration. -assess whether an organization's current workflow is AI-ready or requires further refinement. -recognize common risks and pitfalls of applying AI to unstructured or poorly defined processes. Valerie Lockhart is a digital strategist, educator and communications expert with over a decade of experience helping a wide range of organizations and entrepreneurs tell their stories online. As a specialist in accessible and audience-focused content, she is passionate about empowering others to communicate with clarity, confidence and impact. #AIready #ProcessImprovement #BusinessAutomation #AIStrategy #BusinessROI #SystemsThinking #FreeWebinar #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifelongLearning