Learning and Advisory Services

 

Developing Confidence in AI Change Leaders

 

AI Change Leadership Accelerator 

 

 

 

The Adaptologists

 

We created the AI Change Leadership Accelerator and the Human-led 4P AI Adoption Framework to build confidence in leading AI  transformation, despite its exponential pace and existential challenges.

 

AI's Opportunities and Uncertainty.

 

Leading AI adoption but feeling the pressure to have all the answers while your team is anxious about the future?

You’re not alone. And it’s not a technical challenge, it’s a human one.

After 25 years of fixing poorly led change across global organisations, I’ve seen the pattern with AI initiatives: 70-85% fail to scale. Not from bad technology, but because traditional change approaches don’t address AI’s unique human challenges:

⚠️ 52% of workers fear AI in the workplace (Pew Research, 2025)

⚠️ 41% fear losing their job to AI (BCG, June 2025)

⚠️ Leaders struggle to build business cases that justify investment

AI isn’t just a technology integration; it’s a cultural transformation that triggers fears that previous changes never touched.

 

AI's real potential lies in your people!

 

That’s why I created the human-led 4P AI Adoption Framework.

Laura Pacey, Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Neil both rapidly and robustly increased my confidence in leading AI initiatives…creating psychological safety and space for curiosity.”

The 4P Framework is a practical approach designed specifically for AI’s exponential pace and existential challenges:

→ PREPARE: Build leadership confidence to navigate uncertainty, create psychological safety, and lead responsible AI adoption

→ PROPOSE: Design business cases with clear ROI that solve real problems, not just chase shiny tools

→ PILOT: Run innovative experiments that scale through iterative learning, not rigid milestones

→ PROGRESS: Move beyond stuck pilots with continuous learning and adaptation as AI evolves

My AI Change Leadership Accelerator enables you to:

✅ Address AI fear using neuroscience-backed approaches that build engagement

✅ Lead with confidence even when you don’t have all the answers

✅ Create value-focused business cases that justify investment

✅ Scale AI adoption without breaking your people

 

Our Mission

 

Empowering leaders so their AI adoption delivers organisational prosperity with positive people.

 

What We Do

 

We help leaders of AI change and adoption to PREPARE their AI foundations,  PROPOSE AI Business Cases, PILOT innovative solutions, and PROGRESS them for measurable and sustained impact. That helps you stay ahead of the competition, enhance productivity, and drive innovation through AI adoption.

 

AI Change Leadership Accelerator

 

What You'll Walk Away With:

 

  • A practical, flexible framework for human-led AI change, with confidence in knowing where to start
  • Approaches to reduce AI fear and build engagement
  • Frameworks for designing measurable, value-focused AI business cases
  • Approaches for innovative pilots that scale
  • A tool kit to lead Responsible AI usage

 

See our Landing page for more details.

Email us today for more information at: info@theadaptologists.co.uk

 

 

AI Leadership and Change Management Advisory

 

Flexible and impactful advisory services, whether that supports your AI Strategy development, defining and measuring return on investment or detailed change leadership and management planning. 

 

See our services page for more details.

Email us today for more information at: info@theadaptologists.co.uk

 

 

AI People Readiness Diagnostic

 

Is unclear leadership direction, skill gaps, or resistance to change slowing progress with AI? We identify your people-related risks and provide focused and practical early actions to build confidence.

 

What you'll get:

 

  • A clear diagnostic of your leadership and workforce readiness.
  • Insights tailored to your strengths and gaps.
  • Immediate, practical actions to reduce risk.

 

See our services page for more details.

Email us today for more information at: info@theadaptologists.co.uk

 

 

PREPARE: Leadership Foundations for AI Adoption

 

Do your leaders lack the AI leadership skills needed for innovative adoption? Our Leadership Foundations for AI Adoption service closes skills gaps in your current capability, helps you align innovative AI adoption strategically, and addresses ethical concerns & resistance.

 

What you'll get:

 

  • Insights into the health of your AI leadership capability.
  • Early, tailored learning on priority AI leadership skills gaps, and AI awareness training.
  • Clarity on the ethical use of AI and overcoming resistance.

 

See our services page for more details.

Email us today for more information at: info@theadaptologists.co.uk

 

 

PROPOSE: AI Business Case Design

 

Are you uncertain about AI's value for your business? Our AI Business Case Design service helps you discover your justification for AI investment.

 

What you'll get:

 

  • A clear justification for early investment in AI.
  • Proposals aligned to your business goals.
  • A plan to manage potential risks.
  • A pilot roadmap & change management plan.

 

See our services page for more details.

Email us today for more information at: info@theadaptologists.co.uk

 

 

PILOT: AI Innovation Pilots That Scale

 

Are you struggling to innovate and scale AI experiments? Our AI Innovation Pilots embed a human-centric design approach, enabling collaborative prototyping, testing, and preparation for scaling AI solutions.

 

What you'll get:

 

  • Validated AI prototypes tested and refined through real-world feedback.
  • Stakeholder alignment and engagement throughout the innovation process.
  • A clear path to scale your AI solutions with a change management plan

 

PROGRESS: AI Scaling and Optimisation

 

What you'll get:

 

  • Embedded AI solutions across departments.
  • Continuously improved AI solutions, driven by real-world feedback.
  • AI adoption aligned with evolving business needs.

 

See our services page for more details.

Email us today for more information at: info@theadaptologists.co.uk

 

 

 

An Evolutionary Approach

 

An evolutionary approach to AI adoption, with collaborative, iterative experimentation.

 

 

Diverse and Inclusive Teams

 

Diverse and inclusive teams with a clear purpose for AI adoption and innovative problem-solving approaches.

 

 

Change Leadership

 

Leadership that creates psychological safety & empowers people to make decisions and learn by doing.

 

 

Strategic Alignment

 

AI adoption aligned across your organisation and to strategic goals.

 

 

Testimonials

 

 

“It’s been a pleasure working with The Adaptologists. Their careful consideration of our requirements, insight and recommendations, and research-based approach have made the sessions with our senior management team highly effective.

 

They helped guide our thinking and introduced us to key topics, including organisation evolution, neuroscience and change, systems and design thinking and, crucially, psychological safety and emotional intelligence. Feedback from our senior leaders has been excellent, and the workshop sessions have created much excitement about our next steps.”  

 

[Matthew Downton , Director,  PSD Finance, Projects and Operations, ICAEW]

 

*****

 

I wanted to extend my deepest gratitude for the exceptional work you have done with me and my team.  Your dedication, expertise and holistic approach have really impressed me, and I am truly thankful for all that you have done.

 

You have been instrumental in educating and supporting our team...in embracing change management best practices.  Your ability to explain complex concepts in a relatable manner and your unwavering patience in addressing our questions have been invaluable.  

 

I am excited to share my wholehearted recommendation for your experience. Your approach, professionalism, and passion for driving positive change have left an indelible mark on our team.  

 

[ Suleman Qureshi, Head of Change Management Office, Nokia CFO]

 

*****

 

"With a deeply approachable, insightful and engaging course, Neil both rapidly and robustly increased my confidence in leading AI initiatives at my organisation. Creating psychological safety and space for curiosity, he deftly role modelled the leadership characteristics needed for AI success."

 

[Laura Pacey, Chief Commercial Officer]

 

*****

 

Neil creates a warm, friendly learning environment and has a lot of wisdom to impart. He lands important concepts with care and impact, taking a thoughtful approach to engaging his audience. I took a lot away from the course that I will return to repeatedly in future."

 

[Anonymous, Senior Civil Servant]

 

*****

 

Neil Harrison

Founder

 

Experience

 

I have over 25 years of experience in global change leadership, coaching and delivery across sectors. I have worked, and lived, in the UK, US and Australia for international and boutique consultancies, and as an internal consultant.

 

I'm a LinkedIn Top Voice for both AI and Change Management and hold internationally recognised certifications in Change Management and Programme Management.  I've undertaken extensive Leadership Development programmes and a wide range of facilitation and change leadership learning.

 

I believe in a practical application of skills and knowledge and draw on experience across disciplines (AI, systems thinking, design thinking, neuroscience, leadership, teamwork, mental well-being, and change management).

 

Motivation

 

I've witnessed too many organisations overlook the critical role of their own people when implementing change, and seen the negative effects this can have on people's wellbeing, especially in the face of increasing uncertainty.

 

I firmly believe that successful companies distinguish themselves with leaders who embrace inclusion, collaboration and empowerment for those closest to the challenges and opportunities. I've seen how this results in happier and more engaged employees, enabling companies and their people to Explore, Evolve, and Prosper.

 

I value:

 

  • Courage
  • Humanness
  • A pioneer's spirit
  • An evolutionary approach

  • Adaptability, free from rigid models