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Everything you need to know about AI transformation, practical workshops, and how I work with ambitious UK SMEs. If your question isn't answered here, reach out—I'm ready to talk.
Why choose in-person, hands-on workshops over online courses?
Online courses are convenient, but they're passive. People watch videos whilst checking emails. Knowledge fades within days. There's no real collaboration, no spark of collective discovery.
I design immersive, in-person workshops because they work. Your team learns together. Ideas flow. Questions get answered in real time. People leave with genuine confidence—not theoretical knowledge, but practical competence they can apply Monday morning. You build shared AI language across your organisation. That's the difference between training and transformation.
Research backs this: McKinsey found that hands-on, collaborative learning drives 75% higher knowledge retention than online delivery. For SMEs competing in the AI-first economy, that difference is your competitive edge.
Do you offer post-workshop consultancy and implementation support?
Absolutely. Workshops are the beginning, not the end. A three-day cycle builds clarity and confidence, but implementation is where the real value emerges. That's when pilots become integrated workflows. That's when your competitive edge becomes permanent.
I work with you in whatever way works best for your team. That might be weekly check-ins as you test use cases. Deep dives into specific business processes. Coaching conversations with your leadership team as they make adoption decisions. I adapt to your pace and your needs.
Implementation consultancy is bespoke and priced based on scope and intensity. Let's talk about what your business needs during our initial conversation, and I'll map out a realistic, affordable path forward.
What makes your approach different from other AI trainers?
Perspective. Depth. Real-world grounding.
I bring 40 years of work experience across industries, sectors, and scales. The last 10 years have been entirely focused on transformation projects—leading change, building capability, and embedding new ways of working. The last 10 years have been immersed in AI technology—from early GPT experimentation to production systems, startups to enterprises.
Most AI trainers come from either tech backgrounds (brilliant on the tools, weak on business context) or business backgrounds (understand strategy but speak in corporate jargon). I work at the intersection: I speak the language of both your technologists and your business leaders. I understand what actually works in real organisations. I design workshops grounded in pragmatism, not hype.
My Demystify to Deploy™ framework reflects years of learning what actually drives AI adoption. It's battle-tested. It's proven. And it works for businesses your size.
What AI technologies and tools do you cover in the workshops?
The core workshops focus on foundational LLM fluency: ChatGPT (including Teams for enterprise deployment), Google Gemini, Perplexity, and AI agents—the technologies driving 80% of current business value.
But I also work with sector-specific tools. If your business operates in professional services, we might explore legal research AI and document automation. If you're in manufacturing, we'd cover production planning and supply chain optimisation. If you're in marketing, we'd dig into content generation and customer insights.
During our orientation call, we'll explore your specific sector, your current workflows, and the tools already in your tech stack. Then I customise the workshop to address your real opportunities. You don't learn generic AI theory—you learn how to deploy it in your business.
How much do the workshops cost?
Each workshop is typically a half-day intensive, though I can run two workshops in the same day if your team size and schedule require it. Pricing is provided on a case-by-case basis—I keep it confidential because the cost varies based on factors like your team size, your location, travel requirements, and any customisation needed.
What I can assure you of: the pricing is reasonable. I'm not here to extract maximum fees—I'm here to build long-term relationships and deliver genuine transformation. I structure fees to align with the value created and the scale of your organisation.
The best way forward? Get in touch. Tell me about your team and your situation, and I'll give you clear, transparent pricing for your specific needs. No surprises. No hidden costs.
What's the format and duration of a typical workshop day?
Workshops are immersive and practical. A typical half-day runs 4-5 hours, structured around real work, real examples, and real conversations—not slides and theory.
You'll spend hands-on time with the tools. Your people will work on tasks from their actual jobs. We'll pause to discuss applications, clarify thinking, explore edge cases. You'll hear from peers about what's worked for them. There's space for the questions that matter most to your business.
I keep groups focused (typically 20-40 people to maintain interactivity), and I design each workshop to be immediately actionable. People leave knowing specifically how to deploy what they've learned on Monday morning.
The three-workshop cycle spans Leadership Clarity, Team Fluency, and Scaled Advantage—each building on the last, each creating immediate ROI whilst building toward permanent transformation.
What measurable results can SMEs realistically expect from AI adoption?
The data is compelling. A University of St Andrews study found AI can increase SME productivity by 27–133%—the difference depends on how systematically you approach adoption. Research from the ONS shows that businesses deploying AI achieve 19% higher turnover per employee. The IMF projects AI could add £470 billion to the UK economy by 2035, driven significantly by SME adoption.
For your team specifically, expect tangible outcomes within 4-8 weeks of a workshop. People discover AI shortcuts that save 5-10 hours per week. Quality of output improves. Collaboration becomes more seamless. Your team moves faster on strategy, less time on routine tasks. Leaders make more confident decisions because they actually understand where AI creates ROI.
Long-term, the transformation is cultural. Your people see AI as a partner, not a threat. You retain top talent because you're working with technology that matters. You move into new market opportunities because your team can scale capabilities others can't. That's sustainable competitive advantage.
Exact numbers depend on your sector, your baseline, and how systematically you apply what you learn. That's why we talk through your situation specifically during our orientation call.
Still have questions?
These are the most common questions, but every organisation is different. Your specific situation might require a conversation. Reach out and let's talk through what's realistic for your team.