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• Everyday Micro-Activities: Two Instructors, Two Complementary Approaches

  By Isabelle Drouin and Marc Maisonneuve

  Developing transferable skills is, above all, about small actions repeated every day. Two Afi U. instructors invite us to explore this through their complementary perspectives. Continue reading »

• AI Is Changing the Way We Learn. And That’s a Good Thing.

  By Samuel Robillard

  Artificial intelligence is not just transforming jobs. It is profoundly reshaping how we evolve, think, and learn. At the intersection of technological, cultural, and human shifts, AI is forcing a rethink of how skills are developed. Not as a minor adjustment, but as a fundamental change in mindset. Here’s why—and how to respond. Continue reading »

• Rethinking key roles to fully leverage AI

  By Afi U. team

  Artificial intelligence no longer simply automates tasks. It fundamentally transforms how roles contribute to performance, decision-making, and innovation. Marketing, sales, human resources, operations, and innovation are all affected, each in different ways, but driven by a common shift. Continue reading »

• Leadership augmented: the leader’s role in the age of AI

  By Marie-Hélène Demers

  While AI reshapes how information is produced, analyzed, and processed, it carries neither intention nor vision. It executes, predicts, and supports decisions. Leadership therefore remains a central anchor, providing direction, building trust, and ensuring that AI is used responsibly, with a clear awareness of its human and organizational impacts. Continue reading »

• Soft skills: aligning human and digital intelligence in the age of AI

  By Sara Garneau

  Communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability have become essential transversal skills for fully leveraging digital technologies and sustaining long-term organizational performance. Continue reading »

• Cybersecurity: A Business Imperative

  By Frederic Paradis

  In 2024, 44% of Canadian organizations reported experiencing a cyberattack (attempted or successful) in the past 12 months. Losses often amount to millions, but the real impact lies in the shaken trust of clients and partners. Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue; it has now become a strategic priority. Continue reading »

• Customer Experience and Artificial Intelligence: 7 Must-Know Trends to Build a High-Performing Organizational Culture in 2025

  By Stéphane Goyette

  Customer experience is now at the forefront for organizations aiming to build loyalty and ensure client satisfaction. Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a key role in the digital transformation of businesses and in evolving customer relationship management practices. Continue reading »

• Managing a Hybrid Team: Driving Engagement and Performance

  By Vanessa Deschênes

  Hybrid work has become a lasting model, offering flexibility and better work-life balance for employees. While widely adopted, it brings challenges in team engagement, equity, and trust. Success in this new reality requires organizations to adapt their management practices rather than copy past traditional ones. Listening to employees and focusing on outcomes over hours worked is key. Afi U.'s program helps leaders navigate these changes with practical tools for hybrid team management. Continue reading »

• 2025 Key Learning Skills : AI, Cybersecurity, and Leadership at the Forefront

  By Kim Huard-Carette

  2025 is set to be a transformative year for those aiming to stay competitive in rapidly evolving fields. Mastery of AI and cybersecurity is crucial as these skills support task management while safeguarding data—a priority for companies. Leadership skills are also evolving, with an emphasis on adaptability, innovation management, and team motivation. Professional certifications are increasingly valued to solidify expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and leadership. Continue reading »

• Copilot for Microsoft 365: Use Cases

  By Laura Martel

  Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft 365 is a productivity-enhancing assistant designed to automate complex tasks, streamline workflows, and foster creativity across key tools like Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Copilot enhances productivity and efficiency for professionals and leaders by supporting strategic decision-making and boosting team satisfaction. Continue reading »