
AI x DESIGN THINKING
We offer a transformative 2-day AI Design Thinking Workshop tailored for executives and senior management. Through collaboration, structured ideation, and targeted discussions, we’ll identify key business challenges and opportunities to develop actionable AI-powered solutions.
Workshop Highlights
Discover Opportunities
Uncover inefficiencies and growth potential in your business processes.
Collaborative Ideation
Work closely with your peers to design innovative, AI-driven strategies.
Strategic Roadmap
Leave with a clear understanding of how AI can address your unique challenges and deliver measurable results.
Format
IN-PERSON
Duration
2 DAYS
Time
9 AM – 3 PM
Attendees
6-11
Day 1 Agenda
Morning Session
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Welcome and introductions (9:00 – 9:30)
- Overview of the workshop objectives and structure
- Introduction to AI in the food retail sector: trends, use cases, and industry impact
Understanding Business Goals (9:30 – 10:30)
- Interactive discussion: Defining SS’s strategic priorities and pain points
- Identifying high-level challenges in operations, customer experience, and revenue generation
Break (10:30 – 10:45)
Mapping Process Inefficiencies (10:45 – 12:30)
- Activity: Process mapping exercise—visualizing workflows across key business areas
- Group discussion: Highlighting inefficiencies and bottlenecks
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Lunch Break (12:30 – 1:30)
Deep Dive into Business Problems (1:30 – 3:30)
- Activity: Root cause analysis using the “5 whys” technique
- Breakout groups: Exploring challenges related to business functions (inventory, supply chain, customer engagement etc.)
Break (3:30 – 3:45)
Visioning AI Opportunities (3:45 – 5:00)
Identifying opportunities in process automation, predictive analytics, and personalization
Day 2 Agenda
Morning Session
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Prioritizing Opportunities (9:00 – 10:30)
- Activity: Matrix exercise—mapping AI opportunities based on impact and feasibility
- Consensus building: Selecting top priorities for a Proof of Concept
Break (10:30 – 10:45)
Ideating AI Solutions (10:45 – 12:30)
- Activity: Structured brainstorming to generate potential AI use cases for top priorities
- Teams sketch out preliminary solution concepts
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Lunch Break (12:30 – 1:30)
Brainstorming session: Where could AI create the most impact?
Building the Roadmap (1:30 – 3:30)
- Activity: Defining success metrics for AI use cases
- Drafting an implementation roadmap for PoC development
Break (3:30 – 3:45)
Action Plan and Next Steps (3:45 – 4:30)
- Facilitated discussion: Identifying key stakeholders and resources needed
- Presentation of workshop outcomes and recommended path forward
Post-Session Workshop Analysis and Report
One week following your AI x Design Thinking workshop with Tranfinity, you will receive a detailed review and analysis of your sessions, and a comprehensive Project Plan of Action for building your AI solutions. The plan will include sections on: scope, schedule, capacity planning, and budget, as well as AI design architecture options for implementation and scaling.
What people are saying
“The AI opportunities they identified felt incredibly tailored to our business needs. By the end of the two days, we had a clear roadmap for addressing our challenges and leveraging AI to create real value. Highly recommend this to any organization looking to innovate.”
Tom S.
“The design thinking approach of this workshop was a game-changer. Instead of vague promises about AI, we walked away with concrete ideas and a clear understanding of how AI could impact our operations. The workshop laid the groundwork for an impactful PoC.”
Ramanathan S.
“The facilitators did a great job of balancing technical insights with strategic discussions. The process mapping and prioritization exercises were particularly useful in identifying areas where AI could drive the most immediate impact.”
Rachel A.