Introduction to Using AI to Prepare for Difficult Conversations

Preparing well takes time most of us don't have. But the AI tools already available to you can help — if you know how to use them. This free 60-minute webinar previews a simple method for turning AI into a genuinely useful prep partner for the workplace conversations that matter most and gives you a clear sense of what the full 1-day course covers in depth.

Join session facilitators from ADR Vantage who are subject matter experts with decades of combined experience in conflict resolution and applied AI. Open to professionals at every level, in every sector — federal, private, and nonprofit. No AI experience needed, but if you have some, you'll still learn a lot too!

Key Takeaways

• See the 4 As method (Anchor, Anticipate, Articulate, Align) demonstrated live on a workplace scenario you'll recognize — a framework that turns AI from a generic advice machine into something that actually understands you and your situation.
• Understand why "just asking ChatGPT" usually produces generic advice, and the simple mindset shift that changes the quality of what you get back.
• Get a taste of what's possible — including a brief glimpse of AI voice mode, pro techniques, and a clear picture of when AI is not the right tool.
• Leave with a new mental model for preparing difficult conversations, a sense of where AI genuinely helps versus where it doesn't, and a preview of what the full 1-day course covers in depth.