AI Change and Adoption
AI is no longer optional — it’s transformational. But implementing it successfully requires more than technology. It demands leadership. This practical course combines a reading-focused format with supporting visuals to help you overcome resistance, lead AI change with confidence, and implement AI effectively using proven tools, communication strategies, and change frameworks.
Whether you’re leading a small team or an enterprise-wide transformation, this course equips you with the tools to build trust, reduce fear, and create lasting impact with AI. Through a carefully designed set of resources, you’ll gain practical strategies to guide your team through every stage of AI adoption.
💡 What You’ll Learn
- Why people resist AI — and how to move past fear
- How to communicate AI change clearly and confidently
- A structured roadmap for leading successful AI rollouts
- Ways to engage teams and gain buy-in from day one
- Tools to reduce confusion, build trust, and ensure adoption
📦 What’s Included in the Program
🎧 Podcast: Opening Session on Developing Leaders with AI
Led by Leaders Excellence Fellow Chris McCusker, this podcast explores key leadership approaches and how AI can enhance leadership effectiveness.
Outcome: A grounded leadership framework for understanding AI’s impact today and in the future.
🎥 Video: Overcome AI Resistance
A quick-start video course that shows you how to handle fear and resistance to AI at work using simple, human-centered strategies.
Outcome: A practical system to help your team move from fear to confidence.
📘 Book: AI-Ready Change Management
This leadership ebook teaches you how to plan and lead AI-related change using proven communication and engagement methods.
Outcome: Master clear communication, team alignment, and strategic rollout.
🧠 Listicle: 21 Essential Talks That Turn AI Resistance Into Adoption
A practical resource with 21 conversation prompts to build trust and clarity before AI implementation begins.
Outcome: Initiate meaningful dialogue that prepares teams for change.
✅ Checklist: Communicating AI Adoption Effectively
A structured checklist that helps you explain AI changes step-by-step so teams feel informed and supported.
Outcome: Confident communication, trust building, and smoother transitions.
🎧 Podcast: Leading the AI Shift
On-the-go insights to help you guide teams through change, reduce resistance, and improve team dynamics during AI adoption.
Outcome: Practical inspiration and actionable tips for AI leaders.
📑 Guide: 4 Phase Model That Ensures AI Success
A proven framework for rolling out AI tools across your organization in a calm, confident, and well-paced manner.
Outcome: Lead your team through a structured process that avoids overwhelm.
📋 Checklist: 90-Day AI Implementation Roadmap
A simple, 3-month action plan that breaks AI implementation into manageable tasks.
Outcome: Clear direction, tangible progress, and confident leadership.
🧰 Prompts: Making AI Transformation Work
AI-powered prompts that help you plan, manage, and lead change initiatives with the help of generative AI.
Outcome: Use AI itself to support your AI transformation.
🎯 Outcome
By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently lead AI transformation, overcome resistance, and drive successful AI adoption that creates measurable organizational impact.