A Candid Conversation with Michael Wilkinson

AI is changing how facilitators prepare, design, and lead collaborative sessions—but most people are still trying to figure out where to start.

Join Michael Wilkinson, Founder of Leadership Strategies, and Leadership Strategies CEO David Stargel, for a practical conversation on what’s actually happening at the intersection of AI and facilitation. Based on findings from our AI in Facilitation survey, this session explores where facilitators are seeing value, where many are still stuck, and how to start applying AI in meaningful ways.

No product demo. No hype. Just a real conversation about where the profession is headed—and what you can do about it now.

If you’re curious about how AI fits into facilitation— but want practical guidance without the fluff— this session is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

In this fast-paced 30-minute conversation, you’ll discover:

• How facilitators are actually using AI today—and where adoption is still lagging
• The mindset shift that separates effective AI users from everyone else
• Practical ways to use AI before, during, and after your next session
• Key takeaways and surprising findings from Leadership Strategies’ AI in Facilitation survey
• A first look at what Leadership Strategies is exploring next in the AI space

Who Should Attend:

• Professional and internal facilitators who want to stay ahead
• Project and program managers leading collaborative sessions
• HR, OD, and L&D professionals focused on team effectiveness
• Consultants and leaders who run meetings that need real results