AI+HI Project
AI+HI Project
SHRM
The AI Rollout Mistakes Leaders Keep Making
37 minutes Posted Aug 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
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AI adoption doesn't fail because of the technology;, it fails when employees don't trust how it's being introduced. Woody Woodward, chief coaching officer at BetterUp, explains why leaders should replace broad AI usage mandates with focused, team-driven experimentation. Woodward also shares practical strategies for introducing AI thoughtfully, earning employee trust, and empowering teams to make AI work for them rather than against them. 
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