Change Curve Assessment | Bykov-Brett Enterprises

When AI was first introduced or discussed in your organisation, how did people react?

Complete shock — people didn’t expect it to affect them Dismissal — ‘This is just a fad, it won’t change what we do’ Anxiety — people worried about job security and relevance Curiosity — people wanted to understand and explore

How does your organisation currently talk about AI adoption?

It’s not discussed — people avoid the topic With scepticism — ‘We don’t need AI for what we do’ With confusion — people don’t know what AI means for their role With purpose — there’s a clear narrative about why AI matters here

How would you describe leadership’s stance on AI?

Leadership hasn’t acknowledged AI as relevant Leadership mentions AI but hasn’t taken any action Leadership is exploring AI but hasn’t committed resources Leadership actively champions AI with clear strategy and investment

How are people’s concerns about AI being addressed?

Concerns aren’t being heard — there’s no safe space to voice them People express concerns but they’re dismissed as resistance Concerns are acknowledged but not systematically addressed There are dedicated forums, Q&A sessions, and support channels

Are teams experimenting with AI tools in their work?

No — people are actively avoiding AI A few individuals are trying things privately, without support Some teams are piloting AI with varying levels of success Experimentation is encouraged, resourced, and shared across the org

How confident are your people in using AI effectively?

Very low — people feel AI is beyond their capability Low — some awareness but major skills gaps remain Growing — training has started and people are building competence High — most people feel equipped to use AI in their role

How embedded is AI in your organisation’s daily workflows?

Not at all — work hasn’t changed Peripherally — a few tools exist but aren’t widely used Partially — AI supports some processes but isn’t essential Deeply — AI is woven into how teams operate day-to-day

How does your organisation handle AI governance and ethics?

There are no guidelines — people do what they want Informal understanding but nothing documented Policies exist but aren’t consistently applied Comprehensive governance with regular review and clear ownership

How would you describe the pace of AI adoption across teams?

Stalled — nothing is moving Slow and uneven — pockets of activity with no coordination Steady — visible progress with some teams leading the way Strong — adoption is broad-based and accelerating

Where is AI in your organisation’s strategic planning?

It’s not mentioned It’s acknowledged but deprioritised — ‘We’ll get to it’ It’s a recognised priority with allocated budget and ownership AI is a core strategic capability with board-level governance

Where is Your Organisation on the AI Adoption Curve?

The 8 Stages of AI Adoption

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