How long does AI preparation take?

Most organizations see meaningful progress within 90 days. Full preparation typically takes 6-12 months, depending on your starting point and organizational size. We focus on quick wins while building long-term capability.

Do we need technical expertise?

No. Our approach is designed for non-technical leaders and teams. We translate AI complexity into practical, actionable insights. Your curiosity matters more than your coding skills.

What makes you different from other consultants?

We focus on people, not technology. While others push tools and platforms, we build human capability. Our Play, Practice, Perform framework ensures sustainable adoption, not just initial enthusiasm.

What size organizations do you work with?

We work with organizations from 50 to 5,000+ employees. Our frameworks scale to fit your needs, whether you're a growing startup or an established institution.

Can you work with our existing AI initiatives?

Absolutely. We often help organizations that have started but stalled. We'll assess what's working, identify gaps, and help you build momentum without starting from scratch.

Action / Insight - AI is for Leaders | AI Consulting & Training

Hi! We're Michael & Kate, co-founders of Action / Insight, an AI fluency consultancy for institutions and their teams.

Two years ago we saw that Leaders needed help. AI was everywhere and demanded decisions, but Leaders are stretched and its hard to find the time to learn new things.

In a tough economy the natural question was "How can AI help us do more of what we do today, for less?". In the absence of personal experience, it's natural to defer to the judgment of others (e.g. techs) to answer this question.

We knew that question was a distraction because AI changes what we should be doing in the first place. It requires a change of vision, and who has vision? Leaders. Only a Leader has the vantage, experience and authority to innovate for tomorrow, and not just for yesterday.

That's why everything we do is focused on creating fluency for Leaders and their teams, so that they can navigate the AI era with vision and confidence built from their own earned experience and without deference to others.

AI is for Leaders. Take Action.

OUR APPROACH

Play → Practice → Perform

The fastest path from vision to action involves rolling up your sleeves and playing as a team in a low-stakes environment. Our goal is to build enthusiastic adoption that comes from empowering experiences which put the Leader and their team at the centre of innovation.

HOW WE GUIDE YOU

Three pillars of preparation

Orientation

Live and virtual workshops that excite and empower

Adoption

Practices and coaching that keep AI front-and-centre

Strategy

Leverage our experience to focus on what matters

CLIENT STORIES

Leaders who've prepared their teams

Huge thumb's up to Michael and Kate for leading our AI journey at Schlegel Villages. In weeks we've gone from just asking questions to creating efficiencies and new ideas.

Brad Bushby

Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Schlegel Villages

The training helped to demystify AI and encouraged me as a leader to ask better questions about where to create the most value for my organization.

Heather Kelly

Executive Director, Student Life Programs and Services
University of Toronto

I have personally taken Action as a Leader with AI thanks to Michael Fraser and Kate Bowers. I have been so amazed at how they leverage these tools to unleash your superpower.

Elsa Cabral, MSHC

Managing Director
VYTA (Bayshore Health)

Lead AI with Confidence