The AI Edge: Data-Driven Decisions: Turn Information into Action

You have the reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and information. But turning all of that into a clear, consistent decision can still take too much time. This hands-on AI Edge Workshop will show you how to move beyond using AI as a chatbot and start designing AI-supported decision workflows for real workplace challenges. Bring a real problem from your work. You’ll examine where the decision process is breaking down, identify information gaps and risks, and begin designing a practical AI-enabled system to support better decisions. What You’ll Build By the end of the workshop, you’ll have developed: • An AI-supported decision workflow • A structured decision and evidence framework • Alternative decision pathways • A practical AI intervention for a real workplace process • A 30-day implementation plan • This Is More Than a Prompting Workshop You won’t simply learn how to ask ChatGPT better questions. You’ll learn how to: Diagnose decision and workflow challenges Structure information, evidence, assumptions, and risks Design AI-supported decision logic Build a repeatable workflow Evaluate alternative approaches Implement a practical AI solution Bring a Real Workplace Challenge Work on a real decision, reporting process, workflow, or information challenge from your professional environment. The goal is simple: Bring a real problem. Build a better decision system. Who Should Attend? Ideal for professionals who: • Work with reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, or business information • Make or support operational and strategic decisions • Manage repetitive reporting or decision processes • Want to move beyond basic chatbot usage • Want to integrate AI responsibly into workplace workflows Business Leaders • Managers • Operations Professionals • Analysts • Consultants • Marketers • Strategists • Project Leads • Entrepreneurs No coding required. No advanced AI or data-science background required. Explore AI & Data Tools in Context Participants may work with tools such as: ChatGPT • Claude • Microsoft Copilot • NotebookLM • Perplexity • Google Sheets • Power BI • Looker Studio The goal is not to master one tool—it is to understand how to select and integrate AI capabilities into a real decision workflow. Meet Your Facilitator Dr. Bahar Memarian Dr. Bahar Memarian is an AI researcher, educator, and human-systems engineering specialist with expertise spanning Artificial Intelligence, Human Factors, Engineering Education, and human-AI systems. Her work focuses on helping professionals move beyond simply using AI toward designing AI-enabled workflows, decision systems, and practical workplace applications. PhD, Human Factors & Engineering Education | MASc & BASc, Electrical Engineering | University of Toronto Workshop Details: Date: Sep 29, 2026 Time: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: 978 Granville Street, Vancouver Format: In-Person Cost: $30 Bring your laptop and a real workplace challenge. Bring a Real Problem. Build a Better Decision System. Leave with a practical AI-supported workflow and a clear 30-day plan for putting it into practice. Reserve Your Seat Learn more about The AI Edge Workshop Series: https://bc.ciccc.ca/lp/ai-edge/ Presented by Cornerstone Community College + GoJobs.