WorkThe story, in brief
If Your Employees Aren’t Ready For AI, Neither Is Your Business
Your AI strategy won't work if your team isn't ready. Here's what Forrester learned the hard way.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Workforce readiness and internal AI adoption is becoming a competitive differentiator. Organizations need structured learning programs and employee buy-in to realize AI ROI—not just model selection or infrastructure spending.
The key facts
7 to knowForrester launched internal AI learning program
Study focuses on workforce readiness as success factor
Article emphasizes employee excitement and skill-building as critical to AI deployment
Published May 2026
Study based on employee readiness for AI deployment
Focus on organizational adoption barriers beyond technology
Relevance to enterprise AI strategy and workforce development
Go to the source
Forrester Blogforrester.com
Publisher excerpt: Success with AI rests on having a workforce that’s equipped and excited to use it. Forrester’s recent experience launching an AI learning program offers some valuable lessons.