The Crawl, Walk, Run of AI Adoption

This course is designed to demystify AI for teams and give them the confidence to start using it in their day-to-day work. Aimed at professionals across various functions HR, Operations, Marketing, Finance and more, this session guides participants through the practical stages of AI adoption. From easy-to-use tools, to function-specific and advanced AI platforms. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what’s possible today, what’s coming next, and how to get started in a way that delivers immediate value.

Who Will Benefit

This can be for all operational teams – Finance, core operations, HR, Marketing

Key Topics

• Introduction to AI in the workplace
• Everyday tools
• Quick wins for immediate productivity
• Tools for data analysis, task automation, and content generation
• Use cases across Finance, HR, Marketing, and Operations
• Evaluating fit-for-purpose AI tools Run: Scaling AI Adoption
• More technical tools
• Strategic implementation within functions
• Building a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement Overcoming Barriers and Building Buy-In
• Addressing adoption fears and misconceptions
• Building trust and momentum within teams Planning Your Next Steps

Learning Outcomes

• Recall the current landscape of AI tools, from beginner to more advanced.
• Identify simple, accessible AI solutions to use immediately in their roles.
• Select intermediate and advanced AI tools relevant to their function (e.g. Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations).
• Recognize opportunities for AI integration within their team or department.
• Indicate how to build confidence in experimenting with AI and developing use cases.
• Recall how to avoid common pitfalls and misconceptions around AI adoption.
• Distinguish how to create a simple action plan to begin the AI adoption journey, starting with “crawl,” moving to “walk,” and preparing to “run.”