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James Poulter is a distinguished digital marketing professional and technology expert, currently serving as the Head of AI & Innovation at House 337.
He is a thought leader and speaker on Innovation Culture, the Future of Work, and Emerging Technologies, including AI.
James is a recognized authority in Conversational AI Technologies. He is the founder and CEO of Vixen Labs, one of the UKโs leading Voice Technology companies, which was acquired by House 337 in 2023. He has extensive experience in the ethical use of AI, the corporate deployment of advanced AI systems like ChatGPT and GPT-4, and the integration of conversational AI into marketing and business strategies.
Before his current role, James led the LEGO Groupโs Emerging Platforms & Partnerships team within the Digital Consumer Engagement division. There, he explored new technologies and platforms to enhance digital consumer engagement globally. As Head of Social Media for LEGOโs social network for kids, LEGO Life, James helped grow the platform to over 2 million active users. He developed innovative social features and oversaw the launch of LEGOโs global partnership with GIPHY, achieving over 1 billion GIF views in its first year.
Prior to LEGO, James worked with top marketing, advertising, and public relations firms, including Edelman and Ogilvy. He led digital marketing, mobile, and social campaigns for clients such as Diageo, Unilever, Bose, PayPal, HP, and Adobe.
At Vixen Labs, James established the company as Europe’s leading full-service Voice Agency. Vixen Labs specializes in voice consultancy and design, helping brands leverage voice-first technology and conversational interfaces for effective communication and promotion. Under his leadership, the team grew from two to over 20 staff members within three years, even during the pandemic, leading to its acquisition by House 337 in December 2023.
James Poulter is an experienced speaker on innovation. From the future of work and emerging technologies, through to creating innovation cultures within organisations, and how they can adapt and find new ways of working, especially since the recent pandemic.
In this groundbreaking talk, JP Poulter guides organizations through the process of rewiring their teams for the AI age. Using his custom-developed “AI Nervous System” framework, JP provides a clear roadmap for integrating AI into your organization’s DNA, ensuring you’re not just ready for the future โ you’re actively shaping it.
Key Themes
ยท Understanding and implementing the AI Nervous System framework
ยท Customizing Large Language Models (LLMs) to support team functions
ยท Navigating the ethical considerations of AI deployment
ยท Leveraging AI to enhance connections with customers and employees
In this transformative talk, JP Poulter introduces a powerful framework for cultivating innovation within organisations. Using the familiar computer command “Ctrl, Alt, Delete” as a metaphor, JP guides leaders and teams through the process of reinventing their approach to innovation. This talk doesn’t just theorize about innovationโit provides a practical roadmap for embedding creativity and forward-thinking into your organization’s DNA.
Ctrl: Gaining Control
ยท Developing active listening skills across all levels of the organisation
ยท Implementing feedback loops to capture insights from employees and customers
ยท Creating a system for idea capture and evaluation
ยท Establishing innovation metrics and KPIs to track progress
Alt: Creating Alternatives
ยท Techniques for breaking out of conventional thinking patterns
ยท Cross-pollination of ideas from different industries and disciplines
ยท Scenario planning and future-casting exercises
ยท Embracing diversity and inclusion as catalysts for innovative thinking
Delete: Unlearning and Renewal
ยท Identifying and challenging outdated assumptions and processes
ยท Techniques for overcoming resistance to change
ยท Creating a ‘fail fast, learn quickly’ culture
ยท Implementing systems for continuous learning and adaptation
In this cutting-edge presentation, JP Poulter guides organizations through the process of reimagining and revitalizing their customer experience strategies for the AI-driven era. Using the familiar IT troubleshooting advice “Turn it off and on again” as a metaphor, JP demonstrates how to reset, reconfigure, and reboot customer interactions to harness the full potential of AI technologies
Key Topics Covered:
ยท Turning Off: Assessing and Retiring Outdated Approaches
ยท Reconfiguration: Integrating AI into the CX Stack
ยท Turning On: Activating Your AI-Powered CX Strategy
ยท Continuous Improvement: Ensuring Your CX Stays Cutting-Edge
In this presentation James takes you into the not too distant future to look at the real impact of new and advancing existing technologies and how they will impact individuals lives in a 24 hour period and what long term benefits they will bring.
In this talk, James Poulterโserial entrepreneur, agency owner, founder, advisor, and former LEGO employeeโwill take business leaders on a journey into the mind of the innovator. This session is designed to help leaders understand and support the entrepreneurs and creative thinkers within their organisations. By uncovering the unique traits, risk tolerances, and expectations of innovators, James will provide actionable strategies to cultivate an environment where these individuals can thrive and drive value for the organisation.
Key Themes:
The Innovatorโs DNA
ยท Who are the innovators in your organisation?
ยท Core characteristics of innovators: Creativity, problem-solving, and a desire to challenge the status quo.
ยท Why they approach risk differently: Seeing opportunities where others see obstacles.
The Innovatorโs Journey: Expectations and Challenges
ยท Understanding how innovators think: Ideation, experimentation, and iteration.
ยท The balancing act of ambition and self-doubt: What leaders need to know about the emotional side of innovation.
ยท Why innovators often push boundariesโand why thatโs a good thing.
Leadership Strategies for Supporting Innovators
ยท Speaking the innovatorโs language: Tips for effective communication and collaboration.
ยท Providing psychological safety: How to encourage risk-taking without fear of failure.
ยท Balancing autonomy and structure: Giving innovators the freedom to create while aligning their work with organisational goals.
Creating an Innovation Culture
ยท Identifying and leveraging innovators in your organisation.
ยท Fostering a growth mindset across teams.
ยท Building pathways for ideas to move from concept to execution.
The Executive ChatGPT Mastery course is a comprehensive 90-minute session designed to equip executives and professionals with the skills and knowledge to integrate ChatGPT into their daily workflows. This course will demonstrate how to leverage ChatGPT to enhance meetings, summarize and organize information, and function as a personal assistant. The session will emphasize ethical and mindful usage of ChatGPT, ensuring participants can confidently set up and utilize this tool in their work environments.
Course Objectives:
ยท Understand the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT.
ยท Learn how to use ChatGPT to enhance and run meetings.
ยท Master techniques for summarizing and organizing information and data.
ยท Explore how ChatGPT can serve as a personal assistant.
ยท Discover use cases in marketing, PR, content creation, and social media.
ยท Gain confidence in setting up and managing ChatGPT for team success.
Key Takeaways
– Practical Skills to integrate CHATGpt into Daily Workflows
– Enhanced meeting management and information organisation techniques
– Knowledge of ethical considerations in AI Usage
– Readiness to set up and operate CHATGPT instances for team success
It was a fabulous event with lots of great content. Our members really enjoyed the interactive element.
The feedback has been excellent! James did a fantastic job and everyone seemed to really enjoy the session. There was quite a few questions that came in at the end during the Q&A which means that the audience was very engaged.