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Dear Sam: AI negotiation training

The UK DB pensions environment and trustee training needs are ever evolving. That’s why we have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for a fresh training approach. Sam, our AI negotiation sparring partner, is the first and only interactive AI powered pensions training. 

In this immersive training, you take charge of a fictional DB scheme at the start of its valuation negotiation with its sponsor – with the sponsor played by our AI Sam. As the trustee, you will exchange letters with Sam, channelling your arguments to get the best outcome for members while facing a range of real-world challenges. 

A typical training session takes about 1.5 hours and includes: 

  • 15 minute: scenario Introduction  
  • 60 minute: negotiation
  • 15 minute: debrief

This training requires trustee boards to come together and draw on knowledge across the integrated risk management spectrum (funding, investment, and covenant – as well as end-game and journey planning). 

  • Practical learning through hands on training 
  • Knowledge sharing across the trustee board 
  • Encourage collaboration and inclusiveness  
  • Team building and a fun session