Overview
This session introduces Claude Cowork, explains how it differs from the Claude web interface and Claude Code, and walks through practical desktop workflow automations. Participants learn to set up Cowork, define automated tasks in plain English, and apply it to common scenarios: organizing project folders, batch processing documents, preparing reports from multiple sources, and more.
Why should you Attend
Most office workers spend significant time on repetitive file and document tasks. Claude Cowork lets you describe what you want done and walk away no scripts, no coding, no technical expertise required.
Areas Covered in the Session
- What is Claude Cowork and how does it work
- Installing and configuring Claude Cowork on your desktop
- Cowork vs. Claude.ai vs. Claude Code: choosing the right tool
- Defining automated desktop tasks in natural language
- Automatically organizing a project's document folder
- Batch renaming and summarizing files
- Compiling a weekly report from multiple documents
- Setting up recurring automations
- Data privacy: what stays on your computer vs. what is sent to the cloud
- Troubleshooting common issues
Who Will Benefit
- Office and Administrative Professionals
- Executive Assistants
- Operations Staff
- HR and Finance Teams
- Non-Technical Managers
- Educators managing course materials
- Anyone overwhelmed by document and file management
Speaker Profile
Sneha Johnson is a university-level educator and professional skills trainer with a strong academic foundation and hands-on teaching experience in higher education. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Tourism and Travel Management. Her training focus areas include professional communication, workplace readiness, productivity, time management, emotional intelligence, and adaptability skills that are essential for students transitioning from academic environments to professional workplaces. Sneha has hands-on experience training university students and young professionals, helping them develop discipline, focus, confidence, and performance-oriented habits. Her training style emphasizes clarity, empathy, and practical application, enabling learners to immediately implement strategies discussed during sessions. As a professor, she is experienced in delivering structured and engaging learning sessions tailored to diverse student groups. Her teaching approach integrates interactive discussions, real-life workplace scenarios, reflective activities, and guided exercises to maintain student engagement. She prioritizes learner participation, clear communication, and outcome-based learning, ensuring that students gain practical value from every session.
Instructor
Sneha Johnson
