AI Workshops for Irish SMEs

AI Training That Builds Something.
Not Just Talks About It.

A 3-hour workshop, customized to YOUR business — covering AI foundations, data readiness, prompt engineering, and a live automation you build together. Walk away with a working tool, not just a slide deck.

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Sound familiar?

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You've sent your team to AI webinars.

They came back enthusiastic. Nothing changed. You got a lot of theory and not a single task off anyone's plate.

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You've bought AI tools.

They promised ROI. You're still doing the same tasks manually, the same way, wondering where all that saved time is.

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Everyone says "just start with AI".

Nobody tells you which process to start with, which tool to use, or how to actually build something without hiring a developer.

The workshop fixes all three — in 3 hours, using your actual business data.

What We Cover

Every section is customized to your industry, your systems, and your team before the day.

01
50 min
AI Foundations

What AI actually is (and isn't), why 80% of AI projects fail, and the Foundation-First approach that delivers real results. No jargon. No hype.

02
50 min
Data Foundation Audit

Garbage in, garbage out. We audit your systems, identify data gaps, and score your AI readiness live. You'll know exactly what to fix — and in what order.

03
40 min
Prompt Engineering

Learn the RAIN framework — the fastest way to get reliable, structured outputs from any AI tool. Build your first prompt live using one of your own real documents.

04
40 min
Your First Automation, Built Live

We pre-score your workflows using your intake data, build your best quick-win automation live, and hand you the workflow file to import and use immediately.

Actual Tools, Not a Certificate

Everything on this list is ready to use from the day after the workshop.

  • Working automation workflow fileImport into n8n — ready to run on your systems from day one
  • Your AI Readiness ScoreWith a personalised action plan for your specific gaps
  • RAIN Prompt Engineering Cheat SheetFor building better AI prompts every single day
  • Quick-Win ScorecardYour workflows pre-scored before the workshop even starts
  • n8n Beginner GuideInstall, import, modify, go — written for non-developers
  • Microsoft Power Automate & Copilot GuideFor Microsoft 365 users — automate with tools already in your licence

Built for Leaders, Not Developers

If you can use email and Excel, you're technically ready. Here's who gets the most from the workshop.

Business Owner

The SME Owner

You know AI matters but you don't have time to experiment. You need one clear answer: what do I automate first, and how do I actually do it?

Operations

The Operations Manager

You're drowning in manual processes and copy-paste workflows. You know these could be automated — you just need someone to show you how, live, in your actual systems.

Leadership

The Senior Leadership Team

You're building an AI adoption strategy and need your whole team aligned on the fundamentals, the risks, and the roadmap before you commit budget.

Tony Blake, Founder of DeBlaca AI

Tony Blake

Tony spent 20+ years in engineering, manufacturing, and operations transformation — the kind of work where AI either delivers results or it doesn't.

He founded DeBlaca AI to bridge the gap between AI potential and operational reality for Irish SMEs. The workshop isn't theoretical. It's built on the same Foundation-First approach he used when running complex operations: fix the foundations, pick the right problem, build something real.

"I'm not here to sell you AI. I'm here to help you figure out if it's right for your business — and if it is, to build it with you." — Tony Blake, Founder, DeBlaca AI

Two Ways to Begin

Both paths lead to the same place — a workshop customized to your business. Choose what suits you.

Start Your Intake Form

Prefer to get ahead of things? Fill in our 30-question intake form. We'll review your data, score your workflows, and identify your best quick win — so when we speak, we're already working from your numbers.

Start the Intake Form →

Takes 15 minutes. Saves 30 on the call.

Common Questions

How long is the workshop?
3 hours, including two 10-minute breaks. Available in-person (Leinster and surrounding counties) or fully virtual via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
How many people can attend?
We recommend 4–12 participants. Smaller groups get significantly more from the live automation build. For larger teams, we offer a split-group format — contact us to discuss.
Is it suitable for non-technical staff?
Yes. It's designed specifically for operations, management, and leadership teams with no technical background. If you can use email and Excel, you're ready.
What do we need to prepare?
Complete the intake form before the workshop — it takes about 15 minutes. We do the rest: scoring your workflows, preparing the automation candidates, and customizing every section to your specific business before the day.
What does it cost?
Workshop pricing starts at €2,500 for a group session. Discovery calls are free and there's no obligation to proceed. Book a call and we'll confirm pricing based on your team size and preferred format.

Ready to stop talking about AI
and start using it?

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