The Skills Group AI Implementation Journey

Join us for this session as Andy Cooper shares Skills Group's journey of implementing AI across New Zealand's largest private training establishment.

As both the Head of Strategic Development and chair of Skills Group's AI Acceleration Team, Andy offers a unique perspective on balancing innovation with responsible governance. He'll reveal how Skills Group has successfully engaged more than 80% of their organisation in AI adoption, creating tangible business value while maintaining their commitment to ethical practice.

## What You'll Learn

• How to establish and evolve a cross-functional AI Acceleration Team that drives adoption
• Practical approaches to AI governance that enable rather than restrict innovation
• Strategic tool selection and implementation across diverse business functions
• Moving beyond "AI for AI's sake" to measure genuine business impact
• Change management strategies that build capability and psychological safety
• Real examples of AI transformation across learning design, assessment, operations and more

## Who Should Attend

This session is ideal for business agility practitioners, transformation leaders, and anyone interested in pragmatic AI implementation.

Whether you're just starting your AI journey or looking to scale existing initiatives, you'll gain valuable insights applicable to your organisation.

## About the Speaker

Andy Cooper brings over 20 years of senior experience across consulting, software solutions, and training organisations to his role as Head of Strategic Development, Risk & AI at Skills Group. He currently chairs their AI Acceleration Team, overseeing enterprise-wide AI strategy development, governance frameworks, and high-impact use cases. Andy's dual focus on strategic innovation and risk management gives him a balanced perspective on responsible AI adoption.