AI workshops for organisations
Active, practical sessions where people explore, experiment and build the judgement to use AI well.
Indicative price£1,500–£3,000 per workshop
Talks & workshops · Led by Akosua Bonsu
Think differently.
Work better with AI.
Inspiring talks and practical workshops that help people and teams build AI capability, experiment with new ideas and discover what's possible.
Exploration over presentationWhat we offer
Two ways to
work together.
Investing in AI, but not yet seeing the difference in productivity, capability or profit? The question is not just how to justify the spend, but how to make it work harder. We help teams identify useful applications, build judgement and test better ways of working—then assess what actually improves.
Speaking engagements
Thought-provoking talks for conferences, organisational events, away days and leadership audiences.
Indicative price£500–£1,000 per engagement
Featured workshops
Learn by doing,
not by watching.
Each workshop is built around exploration, practical exercises and human judgement, and can be adapted to your team.
01
How to Stop Writing AI Slop
Learn to recognise generic AI-generated writing and produce clearer, more original work that retains your voice.
Read more 02AI as a Thinking Partner
Use AI to extend rather than replace your own thinking.
Read more 03Working Smarter with AI Workflows
Move beyond individual prompts.
Read moreSpeaking topics
Three talks
worth debating.
An AI keynote speaker for conferences, events and leadership audiences, with ideas people carry back into their work.
The Human Future of AI
What stays distinctly human as AI becomes part of everyday work, and how people and organisations can shape that future rather than simply receive it.
Enquire about this talkBeyond Productivity
A challenge to the idea that AI is only about doing more, faster. A talk about better work, meaning and what organisations choose to value.
Enquire about this talkWhy AI Adoption Fails
An honest look at why AI initiatives struggle in organisations, and what leaders and teams can do differently from the start.
Enquire about this talk
Our approach
Practical.
Human-first.
Technology moves quickly. People's ability to learn, question and adapt is what makes it useful.
Practical
Sessions are built around real tasks and exercises. People leave having done something, not only heard about it.
Human-first
Judgement, context and care stay with people. AI is explored as something to work with thoughtfully.
Curious
Good questions come before confident answers. We make room for people to wonder, doubt and explore.
Experimental
Small, safe experiments help teams learn what works in their own setting, and what does not.
Selected case studies
Real challenges.
Thoughtful work.
Work across higher education, local government and safeguarding. See all case studies.
Royal Holloway, University of London
An AI adoption strategy, bespoke curriculum and role-sensitive training programme for professional services staff.
City of London Corporation
Internal coaching capability, performance-management training and work with HR and people teams on inclusive recruitment.
Southend Safeguarding Partnership
A structured Training Needs Analysis to identify learning priorities across partner organisations and shape an evidence-based strategy.
Client testimonials
The work is human.
So is the measure.
A few words from people who have worked with Akosua.
Akosua possesses a rare ability to balance big-picture thinking with meticulous execution.
Akosua brings a rare blend of creativity, discipline and emotional intelligence to everything Akosua does.
Akosua combines a genuine focus on people with a clear understanding of team and organisational goals, bringing energy, clarity, and a collaborative approach to everything Akosua does.
Testimonials are existing client feedback about Akosua's work. They are not attributed to specific projects or to speaking engagements.
Two parts of one family
Better futures are co-authored.
Adaptive Futures has a commercial practice and a wider community. This site offers talks and workshops that help organisations develop capability. The community, at adaptivefutures.app, is a space for shared learning, experimentation and new ideas.
Where to begin
Explore your
capability priorities.
The right starting point depends on your organisation's goals, context and ambitions.
Answer five questions to explore where Adaptive Futures could add the greatest value.
Explore the diagnosticOrganisational diagnostic
How much does an AI workshop cost?
Indicative pricing for an AI workshop is £1,500–£3,000. The final fee depends on what you need, so tell us about your team and goals and we will confirm a quote with you.
How much does an AI keynote speaker cost?
Indicative pricing for a speaking engagement is £500–£1,000. We will confirm the fee once we understand the event and the audience.
Can you customise workshops?
Yes. Bespoke AI Workshops are designed around your team's needs, whether that means building confidence, experimenting with AI, improving collaboration or exploring opportunities for innovation. We can also adapt the focus, examples and exercises in the other workshops.
Do participants need previous AI experience?
No. Workshops are designed so people can take part whatever their starting point, from first-time users to regular users who want to go further.
Can training use Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT?
Yes. We can work with the tools your organisation already uses, including Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, subject to your own policies on what can be used and shared.
Can you deliver workshops for leadership teams?
Yes. AI as a Thinking Partner and Working with AI Agents: From Tasks to Delegation can be shaped for leadership audiences. Bespoke AI Workshops can focus on your leadership team's particular questions and priorities.
How do workshops help organisations innovate?
Workshops give people a safe space to experiment, question assumptions and test small ideas together. That builds the shared understanding and confidence that make innovation with AI more likely.
What can participants expect to take away?
Participants leave with practical experience, new ways of thinking about AI and their work, and ideas they can try afterwards. Each workshop lists its expected learning outcomes.
Book a conversation
Let’s talk about your team or event.
Workshops are indicatively £1,500–£3,000. Speaking engagements are indicatively £500–£1,000. Tell us what you have in mind and we will shape the right fit, and confirm a price, together.
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