AI Adoption Programme: How to Accelerate Enterprise AI Transformation

The AI Adoption Programme, developed by Talan, is designed to bridge the gap between ambition and execution. It goes beyond technology by fostering cultural change, providing hands-on training, and delivering measurable business impact. Through a structured approach, the programme turns awareness into action, helping organisations scale AI adoption effectively and sustainably.

Nine Feet Tall, a Talan company, brings deep expertise in change management to ensure the programme takes root. They deliver tailored behavioural interventions and craft core messaging that drives engagement and quality improvements.

Together, our combined approach unites the strengths of both companies: technical know-how, practical training, strategic communication, and rigorous evaluation, creating a powerful framework for successful AI transformation.

Why Organisations need an AI Adoption Programme

Companies struggle with low adoption rates. AI tools remain underused without structured training and real engagement. A Gartner report (2024) highlights that over 70% of enterprise AI initiatives fail to scale due to lack of strategy and adoption frameworks. Many organisations also lack an enterprise-wide approach, making it difficult to scale AI skills across teams. There is a clear need for scalable training that delivers fast and impactful learning to spread adoption effectively.

Why AI Adoption is Urgent

AI is no longer optional. It is now a strategic necessity for competitiveness. According to McKinsey (2023), when organisations adopt AI, they boost their productivity by up to 20% when compared to their peers. The programme focuses on cultural change, practical training on Copilot, ChatGPT and GenAI, and clear KPIs to measure adoption, productivity, and innovation.

Programme structure and Target Audience

The AI Adoption Programme is co-designed by Talan and Nine Feet Tall in collaboration with clients, ensuring a tailored approach for each industry. It empowers organisations to accelerate enterprise AI transformation through:

• AI Champions Training: Internal ambassadors are equipped to drive cultural change and sustain adoption.
• Interactive Learning: Hands-on sessions delivered both online and in-person for maximum engagement.
• Continuous Impact Measurement: KPIs track adoption, productivity, and ROI.

Unlike traditional programmes focused solely on IT, we prioritise non-IT roles, including back office, middle office, and front office functions, to ensure AI adoption across the entire organisation.
Key stakeholders include CIOs, COOs, CEOs, CHROs, Strategy Officers, and transformation leaders, as well as professionals in banking, insurance, energy, pharma, retail, transport, and manufacturing.

Why this matters: AI adoption is no longer optional, it’s a strategic necessity for competitiveness. Our programme combines MIT-validated frameworks, cultural change management, and scalable training to deliver measurable business impact.

Endorsed by MIT and proven globally

The AI Adoption Programme is built on MIT-validated frameworks (MIT Sloan School of Management, 2024). It has already been deployed successfully to over 1,000 employees across six countries. The programme focuses on high-ROI teams, community building, and sustainable cultural adoption.

Case Study: Leading international bank

A leading international bank faced the challenge of training more than 1000 employees across multiple countries while ensuring adoption and business continuity. The programme began with a four-week diagnostic and design phase, followed by the training of over 60 AI champions through a Train-the-Trainer model. Over 56 interactive live sessions were delivered, supported by expert guidance and PMO. The results were significant: 850 employees successfully trained, cultural adoption initiated at scale, and 60 champions prepared to expand AI adoption across the organisation.

Commercial Model and Expansion Opportunities

The offer is modular and scalable, allowing organisations to extend adoption across departments and geographies. It is complemented by services such as AI Centres of Excellence, automation, AI governance, and intelligent collaboration tools. As Harvard Business Review (2023) notes, scaling AI adoption requires combining technical implementation with organisational change management: exactly what this programme delivers.

Tangible Impact

The AI Adoption Programme accelerates enterprise-wide AI adoption, delivers measurable ROI through KPIs, and builds a lasting cultural shift. It strengthens competitiveness in a digital-first world.