Using ChatGPT to Manage Research, Projects, and Tasks

Course Overview

This webinar is designed to introduce participants to the use of AI for organising complex information workflows, conducting in-depth research, and managing projects and tasks efficiently. Rather than focusing on advanced automation or programming, this session will demonstrate practical ways to use the new fetaures of ChatGPT to support literature reviews, policy evaluation, and collaborative project management..

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Utilise ChatGPT's Deep Research feature to explore complex topics and compile insights from multiple sources
• Manage workstreams using the Projects feature to keep tasks, files, and discussions organised
• Use the Tasks feature to delegate content creation, scheduling, and data monitoring
• Apply safe and ethical practices when using AI for professional work
• Understand the potential and limitations of AI in supporting research and project work

Intended Audience

This webinar is ideal for researchers, evaluators, policy analysts, and development practitioners who want to go beyond the basic use of ChatGPT, to use its new features into their everyday workflows to enhance productivity, streamline research, and manage team collaboration more effectively. No technical background is required.

Core Content Areas

• Overview of ChatGPT's Deep Research, Projects, and Tasks capabilities
• Key principles for responsible AI use
• Managing privacy and data sensitivity when working with AI tools

Delivery

Practical Examples and Hands-On Activities

• Demonstrations using real-world scenarios
• Guided walk-throughs of Deep Research, Projects, and Tasks features

Q&A Session

• Open forum for participants to ask questions and discuss challenges

Best Practices and Tips

• How to use AI for efficiency without over-reliance
• Avoiding common pitfalls in collaborative and research-based work

Course Materials

• Presentation slides
• Sample workflows and prompts
• Access to a recording of the webinar for future reference

Date

Thursday, 10 April 2025 at 3:00pm CEST/ 9am EST via Zoom for 2 hours.

Trainer

Dr. Philip Adu.

Recording

As persons are in different time zones, the time of the workshop may not be convenient for everyone. Therefore, the workshop will be recorded and available for persons to (re) watch at their convenience. By attending the workshop you give your consent for the recording.

Mode of Delivery

The workshop is via Zoom and will be participatory with 'hands on' activities

The Zoom calendar invitation to the workshop will be sent to all ticket holders via email TWO DAYS before the event.