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 BuildBy 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 WorkshopYou won’t simply learn how to ask ChatGPT better questions.You’ll learn how to:Diagnose decision and workflow challengesStructure information, evidence, assumptions, and risksDesign AI-supported decision logicBuild a repeatable workflowEvaluate alternative approachesImplement a practical AI solutionBring a Real Workplace ChallengeWork 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 workflowsBusiness Leaders • Managers • Operations Professionals • Analysts • Consultants • Marketers • Strategists • Project Leads • EntrepreneursNo coding required. No advanced AI or data-science background required.Explore AI & Data Tools in ContextParticipants may work with tools such as:ChatGPT • Claude • Microsoft Copilot • NotebookLM • Perplexity • Google Sheets • Power BI • Looker StudioThe 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 FacilitatorDr. Bahar MemarianDr. 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 TorontoWorkshop Details:Date: Sep 29, 2026Time: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pmLocation: 978 Granville Street, VancouverFormat: In-PersonCost: $30Bring 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 SeatLearn more about The AI Edge Workshop Series:https://bc.ciccc.ca/lp/ai-edge/Presented by Cornerstone Community College + GoJobs.