Keynote
AI Readiness, Governance, and Evidence-Informed Implementation
A keynote for leaders who own the decision. AI readiness is becoming an organizational design problem, not a technology adoption problem, and this talk shows what that means in practice.
What this keynote covers
Many organizations start with tools and end up with scattered pilots and no shared rules. Jody starts somewhere else: mission, people, policy and evidence. She draws on her research into how education organizations across the United States are writing, or not writing, AI policy.
The talk walks through what readiness involves: governance that people can follow, capacity building that reaches beyond early adopters, and measures that show whether AI is helping the people you serve.
It is honest about how hard change is, and specific about how to move from interest to policy to practice without losing trust along the way.
Audiences leave with
- A clear definition of AI readiness and where their organization stands
- What workable AI governance includes, and what it leaves out
- How to connect policy to daily practice
- Ways to gather evidence before scaling
Best for
- Superintendents, cabinets and school boards
- State agencies, ministries and policy organizations
- Nonprofit and foundation leadership
- Higher education leadership teams
Common questions
Is this for organizations just starting with AI?
Yes, and for those already underway. The talk helps both groups see what to put in place next.
Does Jody help with implementation after the keynote?
Yes. Leadership sessions and design labs can follow the keynote, and larger organizational engagements run through Blue Byte Advisory.
Is the content specific to education?
It is grounded in education, nonprofit and public sector work. Examples are adapted to the audience.
How long is the keynote?
Typically 45 to 60 minutes, onsite or virtual, with optional working sessions.
What audiences say
From organizers and attendees
“Jody’s ability to bridge the nonprofit, higher education, and K–12 sectors is exceptional. She brings systems thinking, global insight, and heart to every conversation.”
Executive Director, U.S. Based Foundation
“Dr. Britten’s session on AI literacy for teachers was the highlight of our conference. She translated complex ideas into meaningful steps that our educators can use right now.”
Superintendent, U.S. School District
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