Basecamp AI

Practical AI skills for busy professionals

Stop watching your competitors get ahead with AI.
Start using it yourself, in one morning.

A practical, hands-on half-day workshop for Christchurch business owners and professionals. No tech background needed.

You've heard about AI.
You know it matters.
But you haven't actually started using it.

You're not alone. 76% of NZ workers have received zero AI training. Meanwhile, your competitors are already using tools like ChatGPT and Claude to write proposals in minutes, summarise contracts, create job ads, and handle admin that used to take hours.

This workshop gets you from "I should probably learn this" to "I used it three times before lunch on Monday.

What You Will Learn

→ How to use ChatGPT and Claude for real business tasks
(not theory, you'll do it live in the session)→ A prompting framework that gets useful results first try
(the difference between a useless answer and a great one is how you ask)→ 6 ready-to-use workflows for your business
(emails, proposals, job ads, social media, document summaries, spreadsheet analysis)→ How to spot AI opportunities in your own work
(a simple filter you can apply to any task)→ What AI gets wrong and how to catch it
(so you don't publish something embarrassing or rely on incorrect information)→ A cheat sheet and prompt templates to take home

Built for people who run businesses, not tech companies

This workshop is designed for Christchurch professionals and business owners aged 35–65 who:

• Run a trades, construction, or services business
• Work in professional services (legal, accounting, consulting)
• Manage property, real estate, or agriculture operations
• Are responsible for admin, marketing, or operations
• Have tried AI once or twice but didn't stick with it
• Haven't tried it at all and don't know where to start

You don't need any technical background.
If you can write an email, you can do this workshop.

Workshop details

📍Central Christchurch (venue confirmed once minimum numbers reached)
⏰ Half-day: approx. 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
👥 Limited to 15 people (so everyone gets hands-on help)
💻 Bring your laptop — you'll be using AI tools live in the session
☕ Morning tea provided

Pricing will be shared with registered attendees first.
Early-bird spots available for those who register interest now.

Your facilitator

Josh is a Christchurch-based technician and land surveyor who started using AI tools to solve real problems in his own work. Drafting emails, handling admin, analysing data, and automating repetitive tasks.With a background in engineering and hands-on mechanical work, he brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to technology: if it doesn't save time or make life easier, it's not worth learning.This isn't a lecture. It's a working session where you'll leave with tools you'll use the same week.

Why this workshop is different

This is a first-run workshop built specifically for Christchurch business owners and professionals.The focus is simple: practical skills you can use immediately in your own work. Not theory, not hype.Small group. Hands-on. No jargon.

Register your interest

Spots are limited to 15. Enter your details below and you'll be first to know when the date is confirmed, plus you'll get access to early-bird pricing.Free · No obligation · Takes 30 seconds