Strategic Masterclass:
AI Leadership Edge: How to Transform Managers into AI Adoption Champions
October 21st 12:00 - 13:00 BST
Transform Managers into AI Adoption Champions
The AI race has begun. Winners won't have the best tools—they'll have the most prepared people.
The Critical Window
We're in a pivotal 12-18 month period where AI adoption is ramping up. Organizations that move faster will win—it's no longer 'the big eat the small', it's 'the fast eat the slow'.
59%
Occasional Use
Employees stuck in experimental mode with AI
33%
Strategic Use
Creating real competitive advantage with AI
2026
The Norm
AI-powered workflows become standard practice
Will your organisation be ahead of the curve—or playing catch-up?
The 80/20 Approach
Michael will reveal the 20% of actions that drive 80% of the impact within each competency. You'll discover specific interventions that actually work, going beyond surface-level theory.
The degree to which you install these capabilities in your line manager population will be the make-or-break factor for adopting AI faster than your competitors.
5 Critical Takeaways To Get Ahead
01
AI Fluency
Understanding AI tools, use cases, and limitations to guide teams effectively
02
Reframing Resistance
Managing fears, scepticism, and resistance in teams during AI adoption
03
Workflow Reimagination
Spotting genuine AI automation and augmentation opportunities within existing processes
04
Coaching for AI Adoption
Helping teams build confidence and competence with AI tools and workflows
05
AI-Driven Decision Making
Using AI insights to improve team performance and outcomes strategically
BBC
"Great masterclass” - Kirsty
National Grid
"Really clear thank you" - David
Sky
“Great food for thought” - Paul
Judicial Office
“Really interesting model” - Michelle
Meet Your Workshop Leader
Michael is the Founder of Mycelium, a company helping organisations perform through change. He previously led Mindkit, the UK’s largest peer-led resilience programme, and built a national professional network for Time to Change, the UK’s biggest workplace culture change initiative. As a strategist with Mind, he co-designed the national mental health strategy for schools, and his policy work has influenced UK government positions on emerging mental health treatments.
The Hidden Bottleneck
Your line managers are the critical (and overlooked) lever for AI transformation. They're the frontline of AI adoption.
Most organisations chase the latest tools whilst leaving their managers completely unprepared. Line managers' ability to help teams move from AI-resistance to AI-fluency will define your success.
Sky
“Very clearly presented” - Susie
NHS
"Really helpful thank you” - Fi
Gower Street Analytics
"… incredibly insightful. Applying Mycelium' s approach will need some reflection time! But fascinating” - Andrea
Shine Partnerships
“Ideal length of session, interesting content presented in a concise way” - Aiden
Looking Beyond 2026
1
Today
Critical window for AI adoption and manager upskilling
2
2026
AI adoption fully embedded across industries
3
Beyond
Human skills become the differentiator for maximising AI potential
Once AI adoption is fully embedded, it's no longer about who has AI (everyone will). It's about who has the human skills to maximise it.
Surrey County Council
“We so need this awareness in our organisation” - Tess
Synnovis
"Very well structured, thought out and logical in approach with practical guidance” - Rachel
Optimum
"A very fresh way of address change.” - Andy
Morningstar
“Very relevant topic!” - Silvana
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What You'll Take Away
Practical Framework
AI-ready leadership framework you can implement immediately
Industry Insights
Deep understanding of the "fast eats slow" dynamic reshaping your industry
Clear Roadmap
Step-by-step guide for upskilling line managers as AI adoption champions
Future-Proofing Steps
Actionable strategies to prepare your workforce now, not later
Real-World Cases
Case studies from organisations already winning the AI adoption race
Don't Just Adopt AI
Out-Adopt Your Competition
This isn't about keeping up—it's about getting ahead. Your 2026 success starts with the decisions you make today.
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