AI Adoption at Work: Skills to Lead Change

Name: AI Adoption at Work: Skills to Lead Change
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Become an AI advocate-learn how to lead workplace AI adoption, overcome resistance, and guide digital transformation.

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Created byCRFT Productions, Piers Linney

Last updated 8/2025

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What you'll learn

Confidently advocate for AI adoption in your organisation
Communicate AI’s value to overcome fear and resistance
Build trust and support around AI initiatives
Become a visible, influential leader in the AI space

Course content

6 sections • 12 lectures • 36m total length

How to become an AI advocate1:40
Become an AI advocate to help your organization stay ahead in an AI driven world. Learn to communicate AI's value, overcome resistance, and lead AI projects for career growth.

The role of an AI advocate2:45
As an AI advocate, lead change by translating AI benefits into real-world results, communicate value to leadership and teams, and drive adoption, innovation, and growth.
Why AI is essential for business success3:24
Embrace AI to boost efficiency through automation and smart decision making, unlock innovation and personalized customer experiences, and strengthen competitiveness with data-driven decisions.
Identifying opportunities for AI in your organisation3:48
Identify opportunities where AI can drive efficiency and innovation by automating mundane tasks and addressing bottlenecks, then socialize benefits, test solutions, and leverage data insights to empower teams.
Overcoming fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD)3:35
Overcome fear, uncertainty, and doubt about ai by acknowledging concerns and sharing case studies that show a human–machine partnership. Start with pilots to prove value while safeguarding privacy and jobs.

Communicating AI’s value to stakeholders3:16
Tailor your message to stakeholders by linking AI to revenue, efficiency, strategic goals. Show benefits with pilots and education to overcome resistance and drive AI adoption as a strategic asset.
Creating an AI-friendly culture3:04
Shift mindsets to embrace AI as a growth tool, cultivate an AI friendly culture, promote continuous learning, secure leadership support, celebrate AI successes, and foster open dialogue.
Designing AI pilot projects3:32
Design AI pilot projects to demonstrate value by selecting high-potential, measurable pain points, defining clear objectives and KPIs, ensuring data readiness, and communicating results to drive broader AI adoption.

Scaling AI initiatives across the organisation3:20
Lead the expansion of AI initiatives by building a roadmap, standardizing processes, ensuring data quality and governance, and enabling organization-wide adoption through cross-functional collaboration and upskilling.
Creating a governance framework for AI3:51
Establish a robust AI governance framework with clear policies, ethical guidelines, and a cross-functional committee to ensure compliant, data-protection and regulatory-compliant, transparent, and responsible AI deployment aligned with business goals.
Ongoing AI advocacy and professional growth3:00
Become an AI advocate who leads change and shapes the future of work through ongoing AI advocacy. Stay informed and drive organizational transformation to remain relevant and in-demand.
Addressing AI Governance and Trust Concerns

Requirements

No technical knowledge or AI experience required.
Perfect for beginners and professionals across all industries.

Description

AI Adoption at Work: Skills to Lead Change

AI is changing everything—fast. Organisations that embrace it will thrive. Those that don’t? Risk falling behind. The good news? You don’t need to be a tech expert to lead this change—you just need the right mindset, tools, and influence.

AI Adoption at Work: Skills to Lead Change is a practical course designed to help professionals at any level become trusted champions of AI within their organisation. Whether you're trying to future-proof your career or drive meaningful change in your workplace, this course gives you the blueprint to make it happen.

Taught by AI entrepreneur and former Dragons’ Den investor Piers Linney, you’ll learn how to confidently advocate for AI adoption—especially in environments that may be slow to change or clouded by fear and uncertainty.

You’ll explore:

How to communicate AI’s value clearly and persuasively
Ways to overcome resistance and build internal momentum
Steps to foster a culture of innovation and responsible AI use
How to lead from any role—no technical skills required

You’ll finish this course with the confidence and clarity to influence your colleagues, inspire leadership buy-in, and ensure your organisation isn’t left behind in the AI revolution.

If you're ready to take control of your future, lead AI conversations, and position yourself as a valuable voice in your organisation—this course is for you.

Who this course is for:

This course is for professionals at any level who want to influence AI adoption, overcome resistance, and position themselves as future-ready leaders in an AI-driven world.

AI Adoption at Work: Skills to Lead Change

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Why You Should Become an AI Advocate4 lectures • 14min

Building Momentum for AI Adoption3 lectures • 10min

Sustaining and Expanding AI Advocacy4 lectures • 10min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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