How AI Tools Actually Work

No jargon, no tech background required. If you can have a conversation, you can learn AI. 

Hands-on practice 

Using real-life workplace demos and exercises, you will start right away putting AI to work.

Become an AI Pro

Make AI a habit, and set yourself - and your AI - up for success

About the training

This training helps employee-owners learn how to really use AI. Not hype or theory, but practical skills you can apply to your work starting this week. You'll learn how to leverage AI tools thoughtfully, set up smart workflows, and make informed decisions about where AI fits (and where it doesn't).  As seen at the NCEO and Great Game of Business conferences and in organizations across the EO world, our human-centered approach to AI adoption is designed to amplify your expertise and your impact. And this content will continue to evolve as the technology does, so you can keep your finger on the pulse of technology as you drive the next evolution of work.

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 25 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Why AI? Why Now?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Try It Now: Let's Get Prompting

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Your Employee-Owner Advantage

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      AI Exercise and Reflection

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Survey: Where are you on AI now?

  2. 2

    Module 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How AI Actually Works

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Demo: AI as a Partner

  3. 3

    Module 3

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Demo Debrief: Safety Issue Pt 1

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Demo: AI for Content Creation & First Drafts

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Demo: Infographic Visual

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Demo: Audio Podcast

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Demo: AI for Datawork

  4. 4

    Module 4

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Beyond The Chatbot: Agentic AI

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Demo: A Customer Complaint

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Demo: Safety Issue Pt 2

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Your Agentic AI Starter Plan

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Exercise: Set Up An Agentic AI Task

  5. 5

    Module 5

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

  6. 6

    Module 6

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Turning Pro in AI

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Build Your Context Document

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Turning Pro Pt 2: Think Like A Boss

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Turning Pro Pt 3: Use Your Voice

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

What people are saying

We've worked with firms and organizations across the world of employee ownership, and the reviews are in...

Huge thanks to ownAI... their approach to Generative AI is exactly what mission-driven orgs like ours need: "practical, human-centered, and deeply embedded in how teams actually work". We're especially inspired by their commitment to partnering with employee-owned companies and values-aligned organizations. We left the session energized and full of ideas on how AI can help us work smarter, innovate faster, and amplify our impact across the EO ecosystem.
Employee Ownership Expansion Network

Washington, DC

#2 rated panel of ~ 50 panels at 2025 GGOB conference! "Wow. So much valuable information and sharing ideas on how to improve our organization. This was a fantastic session."
Presentation Attendee

Arlington, TX

"Thanks for the actual examples and using the tools. Many seminars are too generic. Very interesting topic. Guys presented content very well."
NCEO Conference attendee

Salt Lake City, UT

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