The cohort had wide ranging levels of understanding and exposure to AI technologies, so our approach introduce foundational tools before exploring more complex areas such as customisation and automation.

Topics covered policy development and principles for responsible AI usage, data and privacy compliance through to live demonstrations of tools and custom-built AI solutions.

Outcomes for Participants:

• Enhanced Understanding: Attendees gained a deeper understanding on the opportunity and impact of AI
• Skills Development: Hands on exercises and usage of foundational AI tools encouraged experimentation and sharing.
• Peer Learning: Facilitated discussions, breakouts and shared learning supported the community to grow and adopt AI together

Workshop Highlights:

• Accessible Online Format: The fully online workshop enabled participation from a wide geographical area, ensuring inclusivity and convenience.
• Design Sprint Approach: Structured over two sessions with inter-session tasks, the workshop utilised a design sprint methodology to optimise time and outcomes.

Outcomes for Participants:

• Enhanced Understanding: Attendees gained a deeper insight into various income streams available to their organisations.
• Income Mapping: Utilizing a tailored mapping tool, participants developed a single-page overview of their existing income streams.
• Actionable Plans: Each participant left with a concrete plan to rapidly test new ideas in real-world scenarios.

Participant Feedback:

• “The practical tools to take away and analyse our ideas to diversify income were very helpful.”
• “I left the workshop with a plan of next steps to keep me focused.”

Recognising the need to review the Board’s role and assurance framework, the new Chair engaged Maine Associates to facilitate an away day aimed at aligning the Board and senior leadership team on performance, impact, and risk.

Our Approach:

• Consultative Design: Collaborated closely with the Chair to design a tailored away day agenda addressing specific organisational needs.
• Facilitated Sessions: Conducted initial sessions exclusively with the Board to build consensus on key topics, followed by joint sessions with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to agree on a future roadmap.

The Result:

Post-session, the Chair reported increased confidence among Board members regarding their roles and a stronger alignment with the leadership team on critical areas. This facilitated a unified approach to navigating the charity’s growth and strategic objectives.