Successful AI adoption hinges on change management frameworks combined with specialised knowledge of the evolving AI landscape and ethical principles. This increases complexity of obtaining buy-in and use of AI systems and demands that strategies and approaches are flexible and relevant to the current AI climate. At present, the integration of AI systems into organisations will fundamentally shift all facets and produce new structures and job roles, and will require new skil

The AI Ethicist is becoming an increasing important role as organisations develop and use AI systems. Ethical concerns such as the violation of human rights can be inherent within AI systems and hence, the overarching role of the AI Ethicist is to ensure that AI systems are fair, transparent and does not cause harm.1 The Ethical Guidelines for Trustworthy AI 2 lists four ethical principles that are deep-rooted in fundamental human rights: Respect for human autonomy: AI system

Change Management theory describes line managers as ‘the heart of the organisation’. Many line managers have been with their organisation for years and have risen through the ranks and invested time and hard work into the organisation and its success. They directly liaise with staff and their words and actions have impacts on employees on an emotional and physical level. They set the tone for the department in terms of behaviours and ways of working that helps allow a sub-c

Organisational change can be less tedious and have a greater chance of success by using 'champions'. 2 A champion is anyone who acts intentionally to facilitate change and adoption within an organisation. Champions can be anyone in the department and they typically do not possess line management authority, but what sets them apart is that they should be eager to learn, challenge ideas, be good communicators and willing to act in the best interest of their colleagues. 2 Give

Leaders have an important role to play in adoption of AI solutions. By virtue of their position, they have the power to legitimize and approve change in the organisation and have control over people and resources.3 Against this backdrop, leaders should consider implementing the following tactics: Communicating a clear vision for AI in the organisation and identify objectives, outcomes and measures.1 Determining ethical principles the organisation will embrace as it pertains