Harnessing Generative AI: Mastering the Art of Inquiry for Success

Mastering Generative AI: The Power of Inquiry

On September 16, 2026, Akira Shimizu, the CEO of Okunote, will lead a highly anticipated seminar titled "Harnessing Generative AI: The Art of Inquiry—Unlocking Success through Questioning Techniques." The event, hosted by SSK, will provide attendees with practical work sessions that can be immediately applied in their business strategies.

Seminar Details

This informative seminar, structured for both live and remote attendees, will take place from 1 PM to 4 PM at the SSK seminar room located in the Zaimax Nishishimbashi building in Tokyo. For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom webinar option and a two-week on-demand viewing will also be available, ensuring maximum accessibility.

Understanding Generative AI

During this session, Shimizu will share insights based on his book, "Generative AI Strategy: Seven Creative Steps to Success Through Questioning Techniques." He emphasizes that generative AI is not a magic wand; rather, it serves as a mirror reflecting the quality of the questions posed by its users. Participants will learn how to overcome common challenges in project planning—such as getting approval, fostering action within teams, and implementing plans—by engaging in a dialogue with AI through strategically crafted questions.

Key Topics Covered

1. Orientation: AI as a Mirror, Not a Wand
Attendees will learn how the accuracy of generative AI responses is directly proportional to the quality of the questions asked.

2. Enhancing Project Precision Through Question Design and Hypothesis Testing
Shimizu will outline five principles for effective questioning and how to utilize AI as a critic to refine hypotheses.

3. Creating Approval-Worthy Proposals from the Decision Makers' Perspective
This section will focus on structuring documents to alleviate concerns and addressing anticipated questions in advance.

4. Crossing Internal Barriers for Consensus Building
Participants will explore stakeholder analysis and how to 'translate' discussions across departments for better alignment.

5. Ensuring Continuous Execution and Transforming Experience Into Assets
The seminar will reveal methods for visualizing risks, breaking down tasks, and structuring retrospectives to create a robust execution framework.

6. Habituation of AI as a Partner and the Human Role in the AI Era
Attendees will discover how to cultivate a partnership with AI through intellectual sparring and prompt improvement cycles, highlighting the human roles of prioritization and contextual interpretation.

Interactive Workshop

From 3 PM to 4 PM, an exclusive hands-on workshop will be held for on-site participants. Here, attendees will practice formulating their questions and refining their dialogue with AI. To fully participate, please bring a laptop or device capable of accessing generative AI tools.

For Inquiries

For more information, please contact the New Social Systems Research Institute (SSK) at the following:
Address: Zaimax Nishishimbashi Building 4F, 2-6-2 Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03-5532-8850
Fax: 03-5532-8851
Website: https://www.ssk21.co.jp

About SSK

Established in December 1996, the New Social Systems Research Institute (SSK) has been organizing business seminars for over 28 years, offering an average of 500 sessions annually. SSK aims to provide high-level strategic insights to enhance business opportunities amid a diversifying market. Today, SSK continues to expand its services, which include seminar management, speaker referrals, B2B advertising, commissioned surveys, and more, positioning itself as a strategic partner for clients.

Join us on this transformative journey to unlock the potential of generative AI and enhance your project's success through thoughtful questioning!