Theory vs. Practice: Lessons Learned from Enterprise AI Adoption…Thus Far
Most HR teams know why AI matters. The gap is knowing how to roll it out across an enterprise without breaking trust, workflows, or compliance.
Bright Talent's next Rapid Change Management micro-webinar tackles that gap head-on. In a podcast-style, 30-minute session on Friday, February 20 at 9:00-9:30am PT, Rachelle Snook, VP of Global Talent at WD-40 Company, joins Bright Talent founder and president Brenan German to share what's worked, what hasn't, and what to do next.
What you'll learn
- Priorities that move the needle: how to sequence work so pilots don't stall and leaders stay engaged.
- Why security comes first: policy, access, and data protection as the baseline for credibility and speed.
- Early use cases that stick: practical HR and business scenarios that show value without sky-high risk.
- Workflow redesign: where to simplify, what to automate, and how to capture new knowledge along the way.
- Building a learning organization: making AI capability a must-have for leaders and employees, not a side project.
- L&D as a CEO-level priority: skills, change support, and clear metrics that tie back to business outcomes.
Why this matters for HR
AI adoption isn't just a tech decision. It's policy, skills, communication, and accountability-owned and orchestrated by HR with cross-functional partners.
The smartest teams are treating AI like an operating model shift. They set guardrails early, pick use cases with clear ROI, and build learning into everyday work.
Action steps before you attend
- List three AI use cases you could pilot in HR or adjacent workflows (e.g., candidate screening summaries, policy Q&A, onboarding content drafts).
- Partner with IT/Security to clarify data classifications, approved tools, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints.
- Draft a simple comms plan: who needs to know, what changes, and how you'll collect feedback.
- Define success metrics: cycle time, quality, cost, and employee experience-measured before and after.
Event details
- Date: Friday, February 20
- Time: 9:00-9:30am PT
- Format: Podcast-style micro-webinar + live Q&A
- Registration: Visit brighttalent.com to register.
Speakers
- Rachelle Snook, VP of Global Talent, WD-40 Company
- Brenan German, Founder and President, Bright Talent
Helpful resources
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework for practical guidance on governance and risk.
- AI learning paths by job role to upskill leaders and teams in a structured way.
About Bright Talent
Bright Talent, Inc. is a human resources consultancy focused on helping HR teams and business leaders drive results. With deep experience in HR technology, data transformation, and talent support, Bright Talent partners with clients to deliver strategic and operational HR outcomes. Learn more at brighttalent.com.
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