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AI Strategist & Consultant, Innovate + Elevate Strategies

Michelle is a recognized leader in learning strategy & technology and has frequently presented on AI and L&D at industry events. Often a disruptor, Michelle has modernized training strategies at companies including UPS and Oracle. She holds several certifications, including Prompt Engineering, Hogan Assessments, 360 Feedback, and is pursuing her ICF coaching certification. Michelle is also in the midst of her Certification in AI in Business from Arizona State University. She received the ATD Volunteer-Partnership Award and contributed to several books, including “Ready, Set, Curate: 8 Learning Experts Tell You How” and “L&D’s Playbook for the Digital Age.” She is currently working on the ATD TD@Work publication: “Elevating AI Prompting for Results.” Michelle has a background in English and Theatre, currently lives in Seattle and loves to read books and hang out with her dachshund, Ringo.

Latest from Michelle Lentz

  • The AI Elephant in the Room: A Panel Discussion

    The AI Elephant in the Room: A Panel Discussion

    In this panel discussion, we will discuss the positives and negatives of utilizing AI in our L&D work, ethical and IP concerns, where we have been, where we are, and where we are going with AI.

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  • Transforming Strategy: Leveraging AI for Smarter Decision-Making

    Transforming Strategy: Leveraging AI for Smarter Decision-Making

    Designed for those with a foundational understanding of AI, this session goes beyond basic applications, empowering you to make more informed, data-driven decisions that align with your organization’s strategic goals. Guided by a structured framework, attendees will learn to integrate AI tools seamlessly into their planning and problem-solving processes.  Elevate your decision-making and drive transformative change in your L&D practice. In this session you will:

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  • Down the Rabbit Hole: Design Thinking for AI

    Down the Rabbit Hole: Design Thinking for AI

    Unlocking the full potential of language modelsand generative AI often feels like navigating a whimsical yet confoundingWonderland. This session infuses design thinking into AI prompt crafting.Attendees will explore how the framework guides them to: This session embraces a hands-on approach withelements inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Ideal for AIenthusiasts and those unfamiliar with AI, this presentation balances thetechnical aspects of prompt writing with an emphasis on igniting creativity. After this session, the learner will be able to

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  • The Future-Focused ID: Your L&D Career In The Age of AI

    The Future-Focused ID: Your L&D Career In The Age of AI

    Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the field of instructional design, automating many routine tasks and opening up exciting new possibilities for personalized, adaptive learning experiences. But as AI takes on more of the heavy lifting, the role of the instructional designer is evolving. What skills and competencies will be most critical for IDs to thrive in an AI-powered world? In this forward-thinking session, Michelle and Ellen will explore the emerging skills landscape for instructional designers in the age of AI. They will share insights into how AI is transforming ID roles and the new opportunities it presents for L&D professionals to…

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