"Generative AI is an increasingly hot topic in boardrooms, with leaders looking to better understand its potential and how to implement this technology in their business strategies. The challenge is spending the money in the right places and having the right skills to fully exploit the opportunities it presents."
Sign up for the Ava Challenge and access AI Jumpstart, Multiverse's exciting new AI Module and apply what you learned in the Ava challenge
Introducing The Ava Challenge
KPMG and Multiverse
Insights from our clients and leaders reveal how AI is reshaping client engagements, streamlining operations, and presenting new opportunities for the world of work. The Ava Challenge is your gateway to preparing yourself for an AI-driven workplace, equipping you with skills that aren't just valuable, but essential for our future.
We are partnering with Multiverse in delivering this challenge by providing all challenge entrants with exclusive access to their AI jumpstart module. We also jointly kicking off the challenge with a launch during National Apprenticeship Week.
Shape the AI-driven future that’s upon us
As part of the challenge, you’ll benefit from deep diving into the core elements of AI. You’ll then apply your learning, in teams, by using your creativity to propose enhancements to Ava’s capabilities. What’s more, the winning team will attend an exclusive AI event!
Equip yourself with skills that are essential for the future
By taking part in the Ava challenge, you’ll be developing key skills by improving your understanding of AI, solving business challenges in a team, and shaping how we use AI to enhance how we work. These are key skills for all our professionals to demonstrate throughout their careers and will prepare you to continue thriving with us as we increasingly adopt AI.
AI in 2024
Global Chief Digital Officer KPMG International
Lisa Heneghan
The task
AI Academy: The task
How can AI help Ava improve client services or internal operations?
Ava today
KPMG Ava, our secure, internal Gen AI chat tool, should be your first port of call for AI in KPMG. Ava can help you to extract data, generate ideas and support with analysis. Our Ava team is continually upgrading Ava’s functionality and are excited about the fresh ideas you can provide to inform future development.
The task
In teams, you’ll generate ideas for improvements to Ava, addressing specific challenges that colleagues face or enhancing Ava’s capabilities. As part of the challenge, you’ll deep dive into the core elements of AI with the AI Jumpstart module. You’ll then apply your learning, in teams, to come up with enhancements to Ava's capabilities to enhance its functionalities to better our client services or internal operations. All ideas must be submitted using this form(opens new window) by Friday 23rd February.
What will I learn?
Introducing AI Jumpstart
Module 1: AI Fundamentals
- The Principles of AI: Gain a comprehensive understanding of AI, including its definition, fundamental principles (Machine Learning), and limitations.
- AI Platforms and Tools - Analyse AI tools and platforms to identify which tools are best suited for different applications
- The Foundations of Prompt Engineering - Develop and optimise prompts to efficiently use language models (LLMs).
Module 2: Problem Solving with GenAI
- AI Ethics - Evaluate the ethics and responsibilities associated with AI, including legal considerations.
- AI Adaptive Problem Solving - Develop adaptive learning and problem-solving skills in AI.
- AI Applications In Industry: Explore the applications of AI across various industries and identify innovation potential by applying the principles of AI Innovation within your industry sector.
Module 3: Using AI to Solve Business Problems
- Communicating AI Business Solutions - Propose an AI solution to stakeholders, including effective communication and presentation skills.
- Communicating AI concepts - Translate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
AI Academy
How do I enter?
Step 1 - Enrol in the challenge
Sign up for the Ava Challenge(opens new window) and gain access to AI Jumpstart. You can either sign up with a pre-existing team of 3 – 4 colleagues or be asked to be randomly added to a group of colleagues that have signed up to take part.
Step 2 - Innovate with your team
Rally your teammates and foster an environment where creativity and expertise thrive. This is your chance to showcase creativity, problem-solving prowess, and the ability to revolutionise Ava's capabilities.
Step 3 - Submit an entry
All ideas must be submitted using this form(opens new window) by Friday 23rd February. A set of top ideas will then be progressed with a chance for the winning team to receive a prize.
69%
of leaders believe there will be more demand for AI skills
8 in 10
leaders are moving quickly to implement AI skills training
All you need to know
Frequently asked questions
The winning team will attend an exclusive AI event