This training is part of the academic exchange collaboration between Microsoft Japan and GRIPS, and is conducted as part of our ongoing efforts to help participants acquire AI-related skills and knowledge. We are honored to welcome Ms. Brittany Arthur from Design Thinking Japan, an official training partner of Microsoft Elevate※, as the instructor for this workshop.

• References:
  - Movie produced by Microsoft： CyberSmart AI Program: Training Japan's policymakers in AI and cybersecurity  
  - GRIPS Signed an Agreement on Academic Exchange Cooperation with Microsoft | National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
  ※ Microsoft Elevate is a new Microsoft organization that brings AI skills, technology solutions, and support to education, nonprofit, workforce, and government partners to empower people and institutions in the AI economy.
  
  

● Overview:
Curious about AI but unsure where to start? Already experimenting but looking for a more structured approach? This workshop is designed for you. 
In 90 minutes, we'll work through two practical frameworks: one for identifying which challenges are a good fit for AI — and which aren't — and CRAFT, a structured approach to prompting that saves time and delivers better results. Through small group exercises, you'll apply both frameworks to challenges from your own policy context. No technical background required — just bring a question or challenge you're currently thinking about.
Whether you're just getting started or already exploring, you'll leave with frameworks you can apply immediately in your work.

● Facilitator:
Ms. Brittany Arthur, Co-founder & CEO, Design Thinking Japan　 

Entrepreneur and business leader, recognized for pioneering human-centered design and innovation strategies across APAC and Europe. As CEO and Co-founder of Design Thinking Japan, empowers Fortune 100 clients to bridge traditional business with AI-driven, modern innovation. Expertise spans cross-cultural leadership, strategic partnerships, and building communities that foster creativity and business growth. Founder and host of the bilingual Business Karaoke podcast, a platform modernizing global business dialogue in and with Japan. Sought-after speaker, workshop facilitator, and advocate for work-life balance as a foreign founder and new mother in Japan.

● Intended participants: GRIPS current students & alumni

● Registration: Please register via the “SIGN UP” button below.

● Contact: gait-cs[at]grips.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with "@" before sending)