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Fear To First-Mover: Proven Steps For Harnessing AI Without Chaos
Unlock AI’s potential with a clear, step-by-step playbook. Move from confusion to confident adoption, setting boundaries for safe, productive, and human-centric AI use.

TL;DR - 6 Steps to Aligned AI Adoption
Most employees are already using AI informally—uncontrolled adoption poses risks and missed opportunities.
This structured, transparent 6-Step approach empowers safe, aligned, and productive AI use - and takes less than 1 day.
Begin with clear rules, map current usage, choose safe projects, and always keep humans in the loop.
Treat AI as an enterprise system: set boundaries, secure data, and rigorously test before scaling.
Shadow AI is already here
"Where do I start with AI?"
You've probably asked this question a lot.
You feel like you're falling behind - comparing your lowlights to others' highlights.
You are trapped between Fear of AI and Fear of Missing Out.
But before you panic, let’s take stock.
The truth is that most of your employees are already using it. Shadow AI - whether you like it or not.
There is a way to harness this.
The problem is uncontrolled adoption - random and ad-hoc.
Many companies are trying to outperform others without a reliable system in place that enables security and fit-for-purpose use.
Does any of this sound like your organisation when it comes to AI?
Random usage in some teams.
Complete ignorance of others.
No idea of who is doing what and how.
People are curious about AI with no clue how or where to start.
A few people are doing plenty, but not always securely.
What if you had a coherent, aligned, and secure approach?
A system for Appropriate AI Adoption.
A transparent way for people to see the possibilities - and the risks.
A beacon that empowered people rather than scaring them.
Read on to find out the 6 steps to take in less than one day - and who id the best person to do each.