[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Implementing AI tools like Microsoft\u2019s 365 Copilot might seem like a quick win for improving productivity, but without effective change management<\/strong><\/a>, these tools fall flat and backfire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n A recent evaluation of Microsoft’s 365 Copilot trial highlighted how poor communication and lack of adequate training led to unintended outcomes. Instead of a smooth transition, employees experienced confusion, frustration, and even resistance to the new AI-driven systems.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Read more about the trial here:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/kinetics.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Contrasting-user-groups.jpeg” title_text=”Contrasting user groups” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n This isn’t just a technology problem; it’s a people problem<\/strong>\u2014and it\u2019s one that can be solved with the right change management approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n AI is only as powerful as the people behind it. Implementing AI solutions without a thoughtful change management strategy is like handing someone a tool they don\u2019t know how to use. Proper planning, communication, and support can turn potential AI disasters into long-term success stories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There is one IT project factor that is overlooked all too often and it is costing businesses more than they realise.\u00a0\u00a0 Implementing AI tools like Microsoft\u2019s 365 Copilot might seem like a quick win for improving productivity, but without effective change management, these tools fall flat and backfire.\u00a0A recent evaluation of Microsoft’s 365 Copilot trial […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":12884,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12882","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-tips-tricks-and-hints"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12882","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12882"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12882\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/index.php?rest_route=\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
Why Change Management is Essential for AI Success<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Rolling out an AI tool without clear communication leaves employees feeling lost and unsure. Successful adoption hinges on keeping everyone informed about how<\/strong> AI will impact their roles and day-to-day tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
It\u2019s not enough to provide the tool; employees need the skills to use it effectively. Without proper training, businesses risk wasting their AI investment. Comprehensive, role-specific training ensures staff not only adopt AI solutions but thrive<\/strong> with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
Change, especially technological change, often meets resistance. Proactive change management helps anticipate these challenges, aligning AI implementations with company culture and addressing concerns before they escalate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe Bottom Line<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n