Description And Objectives

Stimulate your creativity and deepen your strategic thinking by using AI as a brainstorming partner and intellectual coach.

Learning objectives

Use AI to generate innovative ideas
Think more deeply about complex challenges
Turn AI into a coaching and thinking assistant
Explore different perspectives and analytical angles

Training Plan

AI’s thinking capabilities (20 min)
- Current challenges of ideation and strategic thinking without AI
- What today’s AI models can do in terms of reasoning
- AI as a thinking partner—not just an idea generator
- Limitations and biases to consider
Idea generation techniques (35 min)
- Prompts to generate ideas and structured thinking
- AI-assisted brainstorming: advanced techniques
- Exploring multiple perspectives
- Breaking out of familiar patterns with AI
- Exercise: brainstorming on a real participant challenge
AI as a thinking coach (45 min)
- Turning AI into a personal coach and assistant
- Using AI to challenge your assumptions
- Deepening your thinking across different dimensions:
  - Risk analysis
  - Hidden opportunities
  - Long-term implications
  - Stakeholder perspectives
- Major exercise: generating ideas for participants’ real projects
- Refining and evaluating generated ideas
Considerations and wrap-up (10 min)
- Preserving originality and authenticity
- Validating the feasibility of generated ideas
- Quiz and Q&A

Specific takeaways

Prompt templates for brainstorming
A guide to AI-based coaching
An idea evaluation framework

Approach

Our training stands out through a human-centered approach that strengthens your teams’ natural intelligence rather than overwhelming them with technical concepts.

Teaching philosophy

Immersive experience: content tailored to real professional contexts
Social learning: peer discussions and peer-to-peer learning encouraged
Practical demonstrations: numerous live demos of AI tools
Case studies: real-world situations drawn from your industry

Theory/practice balance

100% theory with practical, hands-on elements built in
Interactive quizzes to validate understanding
Group discussions to anchor concepts
Multiple demonstrations to see AI in action

Target Audience

For augmented workers:

Knowledge workers in any sector who want to amplify their skills with AI, including:
- Professionals who regularly research information
- Analysts and managers working with data
- Writers, communicators, and content creators
- Strategists and problem-solvers
- Creatives and visual designers
Any professional looking to save 3–6 hours per week

Trainer

Mathieu Hétu

Making AI accessible, human, and impactful

Mathieu is a seasoned technology leader who has dedicated his career to making artificial intelligence accessible, human, and impactful. Currently serving as Director of AI Training, he is shaping the future of AI adoption in business through his unique expertise that blends strategic vision with innovative pedagogy.

With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Mathieu has led engineering teams and driven digital transformation within renowned companies such as Pyxis, Unito, GSoft, and District M. His journey from software developer to executive director has given him a deep understanding of technological challenges at every organizational level.

Passionate about the democratization of AI, Mathieu designs and delivers professional training programs that help organizations master artificial intelligence. He advocates for a human-centered approach to technology, where human–AI collaboration enhances performance while creating a positive impact on society.

Beyond his technical expertise, Mathieu has been the host and producer of the Culture Inc podcast since 2019, a platform where he explores the many facets of organizational culture and shares best practices that shape workplace well-being. This forum allows him to contribute to the dialogue on the evolution of the professional world and the transformations ahead.

A certified Scrum trainer and recognized thought leader, Mathieu brings a unique perspective on the ethical and philosophical challenges of AI in the workplace, constantly questioning the balance between technological innovation and human values.

His teaching approach:

Hands-on learning with immediate integration into workflows
A human-centered perspective that combines technological innovation with human values
Personalized support tailored to organizational challenges
Ethical reflection on the impact of AI in the workplace

The trainer, Mathieu Hétu, demonstrates great attentiveness and engages effortlessly with participants. He is an exceptional communicator who has a perfect command of his subject matter, whether explaining the various artificial intelligence tools, their integration in the workplace, or sharing his broader vision of the future », Nicole C.