McGill Executive Institute Training Session

Fall 2025

McGill Sales Acumen Program - Harnessing AI for Success
Practical strategies to enhance sales results

Seminar Overview for
Canadian Laboratory Suppliers Association (CLSA)


  1. Session A “Unlocking Growth: Using AI for Smarter Prospecting and Lead Generation Date: Friday, Oct 17th, 12pm-1:30pm 

  2. Session B “Smarter Decisions: Leveraging AI for Competitive Analysis & Customer Insights” Date: Friday, Nov 14, 1pm-2:30pm 


Overview:

This dynamic, hands-on seminar is designed to help CLSA members understand and apply practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to elevate their sales strategy, execution, and outcomes.

In a competitive and fast-evolving landscape, this program offers actionable insights and relevant, high-impact practices that create immediate value for all participants.


Who Should Attend:

Decision-makers, team leaders, sales professionals, business developers, and marketing strategists looking to integrate AI into their workflows and drive competitive advantage.


What You’ll Gain

  • Boost Sales Effectiveness: Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies can enhance every stage of the sales process—from lead generation to deal closing—making you more effective and efficient.

  • AI Tools in Action: Get familiar with practical, easy-to-use AI tools that support better decision-making, smarter outreach, and more personalized customer engagement.

  • Data-Driven Selling: Learn to analyze sales data in meaningful ways to uncover trends, optimize performance, and refine targeting.

  • Forecasting with Confidence: Improve sales forecasting accuracy using AI-powered predictive analytics and scenario planning.

  • Opportunity Mapping: Explore how AI can identify new market opportunities, assess deal potential, and support pipeline planning.

  • Global Best Practices: Gain exposure to innovative sales strategies and AI use cases from high-performing organizations around the world.

Learning Content

SESSION A (90 Minutes)

Unlocking Growth: Using AI for Smarter Prospecting and Lead Generation

  • Identify key prospecting challenges in the labequipment industry

  • Discover practical AI tools to target and prioritize high-value leads

  • Learn how to use AI to craft personalized outreach messages

  • Explore how AI can map decision-makers and stakeholder groups

  • Build a personalized AI-powered prospecting playbook for daily use

SESSION B (90 Minutes)

Insight-Led Selling: Using AI to Deliver Value Beyond the Product“ 
  • Understand what makes an insight valuable

  • Use AI tools (like ChatGPT and Feedly AI) to stay current on scientific trends

  • Leverage AI to translate technical data and specs into client-relevant impact (e.g., time savings, accuracy, compliance)

  • Create compelling ROI narratives and value messages using GenAI (e.g., “Why change?” and “Why now?”)

  • Generate objection-handling responses using

  • AI-powered coaching and content assistants

  • Build a personalized “Insight Generator Toolkit” using AI