Early Bird
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Early Bird
Hosted by Institute of Product Leadership In collaboration with a curated network
of product leaders from Product Leaders Forum
Skill Festival (4th Edition)
The AI Playbook for Decision Makers
Most AI workshops
teach tools
This one helps you apply AI to real work
A 4-week hands-on series for professionals who want to use AI — not just understand it.
- IPL Campus, 2nd Floor, Koramangala, Bengaluru
Most AI training gives you Concepts. This series gives you Capability, better Decisions, smarter Workflows, and a sharper Career edge. Built in the room. Applied on Monday.
Across 4 Weeks
What you will build
A Decision System You’ll Actually Use
Make sense of messy data and take decisions with clarity, without overthinking every step.
Clarity Before You Walk Into Meetings
Walk in knowing what questions might come up and how you want to respond.
A Workflow That Saves You Time
Simplify a part of your daily work so you can focus on what really matters.
A Clear Direction for What Comes Next
Understand where you stand today and what you should focus on over the next 12 months.
Tool you will be exploring
The Schedule
The series
Each session builds on the last. Four Saturdays. Ten hours total.
Build Your AI Decision Stack
From raw data to actionable insight
- Structure any business problem into decision ready inputs using tools like Claude, Perplexity, and NotebookLM
- Build prompts that go beyond surface level answers by iterating directly with these tools
- Experiment with simple “what if” decision scenarios using decision intelligence or planning style AI features
- Walk away with a reusable decision workflow you can plug into your own reports and dashboards
Build Your First AI Agent
Turn repetitive work into intelligent systems
- Map any workflow (reports, emails, follow-ups) into automatable steps
- Use Zapier, Make, or n8n to connect apps and build a working assistant — no coding required
- Plug in AI steps (Claude, Gemini, or other LLMs) so your agent can summarise, classify, or draft responses
- Connect inputs → processing → outputs in one session (e.g., form → AI summary → Slack or Notion)
- Walk away with a live, time-saving micro-agent you can improve over time
Simulate Better Decisions & Stakeholder Thinking with AI
Use AI as a thinking partner
- Test decisions across multiple scenarios using Claude, Perplexity, or Gemini as role play partners
- Anticipate stakeholder objections with AI generated perspectives for different personas (manager, client, finance, etc.)
- Use scenario style prompts to see how choices might play out over time, not just in the next meeting
- Leave with reusable conversation and simulation templates you can run before any high-stakes discussion
Use AI to Build Your Professional Edge
Stay relevant. Stay valuable. Stay ahead.
- Use tools like Notion AI, Mem AI, or NotebookLM to reflect on your projects and patterns of success
- Identify where you create irreplaceable value when AI is in the loop (what only you can do)
- Build a personal positioning statement grounded in how you think, decide, and use AI at work
- Use writing helpers (Grammarly, Jasper, etc.) to polish your LinkedIn, CV, or portfolio without losing your voice
Speakers
Sushant Mathur,
Director of Product Management
Vellanki Sriharsha,
AI Product Manager
Krishna Kumar,
Product Manager
Abhillash Jadhav,
Product management
Past Speakers
K Preethi,
Head of Product ( Asia / ANZ )
Praveen Sheethalnath,
Director of Product Management
Ankita Das,
Lead Product Manager
Manish Thapa,
Director – Product Management
Padmakumar Nambiar,
Director Of Product Development
Ketan Gandhi,
Senior Product Manager
Fit Check
Is this for you?
- Work in product, data, operations, or project roles
- Make decisions that depend on data or teams
- Want AI to help you work, not replace how you think
- Are tired of AI hype and want something practical
- Want a lecture style certification course
- Are looking for coding or engineering content
- Expect theory without doing the work
In the Room
What to Expect
Early Bird closes on 09th April, 2026
Last 30 Seats Remaining
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the AI Playbook for Decision Makers workshop?
The AI Playbook for Decision Makers is a hands-on workshop series designed for working professionals who want to apply AI in real work scenarios. It focuses on decision-making, workflow automation, and practical use of AI tools like Claude, Perplexity, and Zapier.
Is this AI workshop suitable for beginners?
Yes. You do not need prior experience with AI tools. The sessions are designed to guide participants step-by-step, focusing on practical application rather than technical complexity.
Which AI tools will be covered in the workshop?
Participants will work with practical AI tools such as Claude, Perplexity, NotebookLM, Google Sheets/Excel with AI, Zapier, Make, n8n, Notion AI, and more.
Do I need to bring anything to the workshop?
Yes. You should bring:
- A laptop
- (Optional) A real problem, dataset, or workflow from your work
How is this different from other AI workshops?
Most AI workshops focus on tools or concepts. This workshop focuses on how professionals can apply AI to real work scenarios such as decision-making, workflow automation, and career growth.
Will I build something during the workshop?
Yes. This is a hands-on workshop where you will build decision workflows, simulate real scenarios, and create AI-assisted workflows that you can use in your work.
Product Leaders Forum is a curated network of product leaders, operators, and decision-makers focused on real-world problem solving, peer learning, and leadership growth. This session is co-curated by IPL in collaboration with Product Leaders Forum to bring together a high-intent, leadership-driven audience.