Leading the People Side of AI: Building Readiness and Adoption Across Five Essential Dimensions (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

ACMP DC has partnered with Baker Tilly for a hands-on evening that will change how you think about AI — and your role in making it succeed.

AI initiatives don't fail because the technology doesn't work. They fail because the people, trust, skills, and systems around that technology weren't ready for it.

As change practitioners, we've always known this. This workshop is your opportunity to make sure the rest of the room knows it too.

Join fellow OCM professionals for an energizing evening of expert-led sessions, facilitated breakouts, and real peer exchange — all focused on how to position change management as the strategic driver it needs to be, from the very first AI conversation.

What You'll Walk Away With

A clear understanding of the five dimensions of AI readiness — and how to use them to influence strategy
The language to "speak AI" across technical, leadership, and business audiences
Practical tools to make the human side visible — and non-negotiable — in any AI initiative
Insights from Baker Tilly practitioners, plus real-time peer exchange in facilitated breakouts

Meet Our Facilitators:

Heather Dewey

Heather Dewey is a Senior Manager of Intelligent Automation at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, where she leads a team delivering intelligent automation and AI-enabled solutions across a diverse client portfolio. With deep roots in the practical realities of enterprise technology delivery, Heather brings cross-industry experience working with clients in financial services, engineering, and public sector through complex modern digital transformations, from discovery through deployment. She is a recognized thought leader on the human dimensions of digital transformation, having led multiple roundtables on AI readiness and change risk. A UiPath-certified automation professional and PMP, Heather leads delivery across UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, and complex enterprise ERP platforms.

Jessica Carius

Jessica Carius is a Generative AI Consulting Manager within Baker Tilly’s Digital Advisory Services group, bringing several years of experience guiding clients through successful AI transformation projects. She specializes in designing and implementing AI strategies, delivery models, and fluency programs tailored to organizational needs. Jessica excels at identifying high impact use cases that address real business challenges, empowering clients to unlock value and drive innovation. Passionate about leveraging AI to augment business processes and inform strategic decision-making, Jessica is committed to helping businesses navigate the evolving technology landscape for sustained growth and success.

Date & Time: Thursday, June 4, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Workshop, with networking reception to follow. Sign-in starts at 5:00 p.m.

Location: Steampunk Design Studio: 1753 Pinnacle Drive, Suite 215 (Look for the “punk” doors!), McLean, VA 22102

Deadline to Sign Up: Tuesday, June 2 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Cost: $20 for ACMP members; $30 for non-members. Bring a guest and receive a $10 voucher for a future ACMP DC event!

Registration will be cancelled if payment is not received within 15 minutes of registering online.

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Leading the People Side of AI: Building Readiness and Adoption Across Five Essential Dimensions (June 04, 2026)

What You'll Walk Away With

Meet Our Facilitators: