A focused two-day programme designed for HR teams who want to strengthen agility, harness AI with confidence, and shape the future of work.
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The HR Accelerator Programme
Agility & AI for 2026 and Beyond
The HR Accelerator: Agility & AI for 2026 and Beyond
This autumn, give your HR team the edge they need to succeed.
The world of work is evolving faster than ever. Shifting expectations, rapid advances in technology, and constant pressure to deliver results mean HR leaders must be both adaptive and confident in using AI. WorkMatters’ focused two-day programme combines practical agility with applied AI skills—helping your people work smarter, stay focused on what matters, and unlock the real potential of emerging HR technologies.
Join us for a practical, hands-on two-day programme (Day 1 in person, Day 2 online) designed for HR, L&D and operations professionals who want to build agility, apply AI with confidence, and generate measurable productivity gains. The course pairs proven ways of working with applied prompt engineering, Copilot use cases, and AI-enabled learning tools like Synthesia—delivered through exercises, templates and ready-to-use workflows.
This is not a passive training. It’s a working programme that gives participants frameworks, worked examples and hands-on practice so they can reduce time spent on repetitive tasks, improve AI interactions, and kickstart meaningful adoption in their teams.
Who should attend?
HR leaders, L&D and learning designers, operations and transformation specialists — anyone responsible for improving productivity, scaling HR capability, or leading AI adoption with minimal friction.
By the end of this course, you’ll walk away ready to adapt faster, apply AI with confidence, and deliver lasting impact in your HR role:
Day 1 – Agility in Action:
- A clear understanding of why agility is essential in today’s HR context.
- A practical framework to organise, prioritise, and deliver high-value work.
- Tools to increase transparency and improve communication across teams.
- Techniques to boost productivity and reduce wasted effort.
- Confidence to lead with adaptability in the face of constant change.
Day 2 – Applied AI for HR:
- A solid grasp of the business case for AI in HR and where to start.
- Hands-on experience writing effective prompts for ChatGPT and Copilot.
- Practical use cases for AI in learning, talent management, and operations.
- Exposure to emerging HR AI tools and how to evaluate them for your context.
- A starter toolkit of prompts, workflows, and ideas to apply immediately.
Day 1 |
Agility in Action
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Day 2 |
Applied AI for HR
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James Ryan,
Senior Consultant & Managing Director, WorkMatters
James is a highly experienced COO and CPO with an accomplished track record across multiple industries and sectors. Originally trained in software development and project management, James transitioned into a career in human resources management and executive leadership. Throughout his career, James has adapted his skills in agile project and programme management, originally developed in his technology project management roles, and applied them to his HR, Operations, and general management roles. He has extensive experience at designing digitally enabled employee experience journeys. Through hard work, desire and the belief of those around him, James has focused on his two passions: people and technology in the changing world of work. Over his career, he has recruited, coached, engaged, encouraged, motivated, retained and rewarded some of the most talented digital professionals in the mobile and media industries in what has been a rapidly changing work and employment environment.
DJ Sharma (Dhananjaya),
Product Manager (Digital Solutions), WorkMatters
Dhananjaya Sharma (DJ) is an experienced Product Manager and AI Consultant with 10 years of expertise in digital learning, product innovation, and business consulting. He specializes in leading key projects in AI implementation, Prompt Engineering, and Workflow Automation with Power Platform, alongside developing tailored training solutions. As Product Development Manager at WorkMatters Consulting, DJ has designed and delivered impactful training programs on AI implementation strategies and prompt engineering. Skilled in a wide range of tools and methodologies, DJ’s contributions have consistently delivered value through innovation and strategic insight. He looks forward to sharing practical insights on leveraging automation and prompt engineering to drive innovation and efficiency in your own projects.
To meet our client’s needs, we have designed the following options to provide maximum value to organisations.
- €995 per person
Option 2:
- Team discount: Up to 20% off for groups of 4 or more
What are your top three takeaways from this program, and how likely are you to recommend it to others?
Learning about AI tools, prompt engineering, and the legal and ethical challenges of AI was eye-opening. This programme was amazing – loved every minute! Thank you to all involved. I wholeheartedly recommend it.
– Stephen Willis (People Projects & Operations Lead, Clúid Housing)
The insights on legal compliance, Power Automate use cases, and the practical discussions on real-life scenarios like Danielle’s talk at Amdocs were invaluable. The setting, including the Book of Kells, added a grounding and complimentary touch.
– Shane Callan (Senior Manager – HR Operations & Finance, Group HR, Irish Life)
Understanding how to implement and use AI, the importance of clean data, and the ethics around using AI were incredibly insightful. The programme provided a deep understanding of where AI can be applied effectively. I highly recommend this programme.
– Eleanor Hession
The practical advice on applying AI tools like Power Automate and case studies were very useful. The shared experiences and the AI Strategy Canvas framework will guide our next steps effectively. A perfect blend of practical ideas and opportunities to share!
– Claire Kelly
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