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19 August 2026
The Frozen Middle Is Not Resistance
An AI readiness census found middle managers using AI less often than the junior staff they manage. This blog explains why the frozen middle is not resistance, and the th…
20 July 2026
Dabbling, Delivering, Developing
Most organisations say they are doing something with AI. Far fewer are doing something that matters. Lucy Pitt of uptakeAI explains the three stages of AI maturity and th…
6 July 2026
Your AI Adoption data is lying to you
Usage dashboards and completion rates don't measure genuine AI adoption. Lucy Pitt of uptakeAI explains what psychological diagnostics reveal that standard metrics miss, …
15 June 2026
AI Is Quietly Rewiring How Exhibitions Get Run
Most event organisers point AI at the front of house while the commercial engine that drives rebooking goes untouched. Where AI really earns its keep in events.
1 June 2026
You Have Until August
The EU AI Act's August 2026 deadline requires UK organisations to demonstrate AI capability. This article explains what Article 4 actually requires, why generic training …
18 May 2026
The AI Champions Gap: Why You're Training the Wrong People First
<p>If your organisation has deployed AI tools and adoption is slower than expected, the issue is almost certainly not awareness. People know AI exists. It is visible, dis…
27 April 2026
The Next Skills Gap Is Not What You Think It Is
Most organisations have invested in AI access. But the gap between having the tools and genuinely working with AI is larger than most acknowledge. Andrew Whyatt-Sames exp…
15 April 2026
What an AI Governance Audit Actually Reveals
Most organisations assume they know how AI is being used internally. An AI governance audit typically reveals something more uncomfortable. This article covers what you a…
1 April 2026
WHY AI TRAINING PROGRAMMES FAIL IN MONTH TWO
Six months after rolling out an AI tool, most organisations find only 15% of their people are still using it. This is the month-two problem. We explain why AI training pr…
20 March 2026
An hour in the life of our agentic Chief of Staff
An inside look at how uptakeAI's agentic Chief of Staff, Roxy, works in practice. What she actually does in an hour, and why we built her instead of buying an off-the-she…
25 February 2026
RISK AVERSION IN SOCIAL HOUSING IS DOING ITS JOB. THAT’S THE PROBLEM.
Earlier this week I was presenting to an AI Steering Group at a housing association. The room was experienced, serious, and carrying more than a few institutional memorie…
19 January 2026
WHY YOUR AI PILOTS ARE STALLED
Most executive teams do not disagree about whether AI matters. They disagree about why, after real spend and real effort, so little of it has changed how the organisation…
13 December 2025
HR IS BEING ASKED TO DO SOMETHING PRETTY HARD RIGHT NOW
They’re being told to lead AI transformation at pace, to “make everyone AI-ready”, to close skills gaps fast all while holding the emotional temperature of the organisati…
10 December 2025
SCI-FI, AGENTS, AND THE VERY HUMAN QUESTION AT THE HEART OF AI
I have been listening to The Diary of a CEO interview with AI researcher Stuart Russell, alongside the episode on his work warning that 2030 could be a genuine point of n…
27 November 2025
AI TOOLS ARE ALREADY IN USE THE SKILLS TO USE THEM SAFELY AREN'T
Shadow AI is rife, governance is absent, and sector analysts predict that AI assurance will soon be as expected as safeguarding policies. The Housing Ombudsman is already…
7 September 2025
AI in UK Business: From Infrastructure to Human Potential
The possibilities with AI are endless - here's just a few to kick start your thinking... Content Creation: Assists in generating content for blogs, websites, and market…
15 April 2025
What My Dissertation on the Death of the Travel Agent Can Teach Us
25 years ago, I wrote a dissertation titled “Using the World Wide Web to Compete in Tomorrow’s Tourism Marketplace.” At the time, that sounded very Tomorrow’s World and I…
3 February 2025
Rethinking Collaboration: How AI Brings Teams Together
Let’s face it – the modern workplace can, at times, feel like a relentless grind. Deadlines pile up, emails multiply, and we’re often too busy putting out fires to lift o…
11 December 2024
BREAKING FREE FROM THE GOOD GIRL MINDSET
When was the last time you hauled your lounge rug outside to the washing line and beat it with a stick? Of course, these days, we’ve got vacuum cleaners that do the job f…
22 August 2024
THE GOLDILOCKS EFFECT: FINDING THE PERFECT FIT IN GEAI TRAINING
In the enchanting tale of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," a young girl named Goldilocks discovers that the best porridge is neither too hot nor too cold, but just right…
29 July 2024
UPTAKEAI ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH ARISHI
uptakeAI is delighted to announce its collaboration with AI Tech consulting experts, Arishi.
24 July 2024
THE ROLE OF GENAI FOR L&D: TO CHEAT OR TO LEARN?
I think it is fair to say, OpenAI tools like ChatGPT are rapidly becoming indispensable for many. Whether you're exploring new knowledge domains in the professional setti…
18 July 2024
THERES A TALENT TRAIN WRECK RIGHT AHEAD OF US
I think it is fair to say, OpenAI tools like ChatGPT are rapidly becoming indispensable for many. Whether you're exploring new knowledge domains in the professional setti…
1 July 2024
CHATGPT OPINION: TO BAN OR NOT TO BAN
As AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT become integral to our daily operations, it seems some organisations are facing a critical conundrum: Do we ban these technologies outri…
26 June 2024
THE AI VISION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP ALIGNMENT
As AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT become integral to our daily operations, it seems some organisations are facing a critical conundrum: Do we ban these technologies outri…
6 June 2024
THE POWER OF SOCIAL LEARNING TO ACCELERATE ORGANISATION PERFORMANCE
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, organisations must adapt swiftly to stay competitive. One of the most transformative technologies in recent years is arti…
19 May 2024
THE AVENGERS SUCCESSFUL AI IMPLEMENTATION WITH HR AND IT HEROES
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, organisations must adapt swiftly to stay competitive. One of the most transformative technologies in recent years is arti…
7 May 2024
EMBRACING THE AGE OF CHEATGPT WITHOUT THE AI GUILT
In an era where digital tools permeate every facet of our lives, the rise of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT has sparked a complex blend of admiration and anxiety. D…
24 April 2024
LEADERSHIP IN THE AGE OF AI: CONTINUOUSLY UPSKILL YOUR TEAM
In the modern era where humans and machines collaborate closely, effective leadership in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) demands a new set of skills and a proac…
24 April 2024
BEYOND BUZZWORDS: LINKEDIN 2024 LEARNING REPORT
What the LinkedIn 2024 Learning Report Really Tells Us About AI and the Future of Work
3 March 2024
EMBRACING GENERATIVE AI IN HR
As an Occupational Psychologist, I've been deeply immersed in the world of generative AI since its inception. This technology has not only revolutionised my work efficien…
14 February 2024
OUR EXPERIMENTATION WITH CHATGPT CONTINUES
Our experimentation with Chat GPT continues...(Just to be clear, we're doing these experiments to show you the potential, we're here to help you with strategy and the hum…
1 February 2024
BLENDING HUMAN TOUCH WITH TECH: WHY WE STILL NEED PEOPLE
The benefits of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in delivering the promised efficiency, speed, and streamlined solutions are being touted everywhere. But, what…
14 January 2024
THE NEXT HORIZON OF HR: AN AI AND PURPOSE DRIVEN EVOLUTION
The Ulrich Model was a paradigm shift for HR functions when introduced in 1997, segregating administrative tasks from strategic ones and propelling HR into a pivotal role…
13 December 2023
A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE...
Today, I had an enlightening kitchen conversation with my daughter's friend, a university student. She shared her experience of submitting her coursework a week early, th…