03ADOPTION SPRINT

From tool
to practice.

A short, structured format that turns one or two priority use cases into concrete, responsible and shared practices.

Over two to four weeks, Syneva supports executives, managers and teams in clarifying the need, experimenting in real situations, identifying human barriers and deciding on the next steps.

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Priority use cases · Field experimentation · People-centred adoption · 30-day roadmap

The problem

The tool is available. But the practice is not taking hold.

A solution has been purchased. A team has tested artificial intelligence. A few employees have identified potential gains. Several use cases have been discussed.

Yet practices remain individual, rules are still unclear and experiments do not always lead to a clear decision.

The problem does not necessarily come from resistance to change. It often appears when the change remains too broad, too abstract, too technical or insufficiently linked to actual work.

What you have probably already tried

  • making a new tool available to teams;
  • organising a demonstration or an initial awareness session;
  • asking team members to suggest use cases;
  • launching several experiments simultaneously;
  • circulating general rules without connecting them to real work situations;
  • mainly measuring the number of accounts created or logins;
  • relying on a few pioneering users to bring the wider team on board.

These initial actions are useful, but they are not always sufficient to transform a technological possibility into professional practice.

Technology is not truly adopted simply because it is available. Adoption happens when people understand why to use it, in which situations, under which rules and which responsibilities must remain human.

19%

of AI users operate in an environment where their individual proficiency and their organisation’s maturity reinforce each other.

Microsoft · Work Trend Index 2026

Microsoft describes this situation as the 'Frontier' zone: individual skills, internal systems, and organizational support are sufficiently aligned to enable genuine progress in usage.

WHO IT IS FOR · WHAT IT IS FOR

This sprint is designed for you if…

  • you have identified several possible uses but do not know where to begin;
  • some experienced colleagues are already experimenting without a shared framework;
  • you want to test a use before committing to a wider deployment;
  • you want to start from a precise business problem rather than a tool to impose;
  • you want to involve future users in designing the practices;
  • you need to identify human, business and organisational barriers;
  • you want to define concrete rules for verification and human oversight;
  • you want field feedback and a roadmap before investing further.

This format is not suitable if…

  • you are looking for full IT integration;
  • you expect an in-depth legal, technical or cybersecurity audit;
  • you want to transform dozens of processes simultaneously;
  • you are looking for a comprehensive, multi-month change-management programme;
  • you have neither an internal sponsor nor participants available to experiment;
  • you expect a guarantee of permanent adoption within four weeks.
The sprint

Three stages to scope, experiment and decide.

The sprint deliberately focuses on a limited scope: one or two use cases and a pilot group.

This approach allows starting from actual work, learning quickly, and making an informed decision before considering a broader deployment.

01Scope

Choose a problem before choosing a solution.

A scoping session with the sponsor and stakeholders clarifies the business problem, the audience concerned, the intended use and the expected results.

We select one or two priority use cases, identify technical, human and regulatory constraints, and define simple criteria for assessing the experiment.

A design workshop then involves future users in describing the current process, dividing roles between people and technology, and preparing the test protocol.

A precise scope that produces genuinely actionable lessons.

02Experiment

Test the use in real work.

For 10 to 15 days, a pilot group tests the new practice in real professional situations.

Participants observe the time spent, the quality of the result, necessary corrections, difficulties encountered, confidence placed in the tool, and the value actually created.

They also identify what technology can prepare or accelerate, what must continue to be verified, and which human skills remain indispensable.

Move beyond intentions to observe what actually works.

03Learn & decide

Turn feedback into a roadmap.

Feedback makes it possible to distinguish what works, what needs adjustment, what requires more support and what does not create sufficient value.

The group’s findings are consolidated to formalize usage principles, training needs, key points for vigilance, and the conditions for any potential expansion.

The sprint ends with a presentation to the sponsor and an operational 30-day roadmap.

Decide based on facts, not technological promises.

The challenge of adoption

Tools are advancing. Adoption remains the real challenge.

20,2%

of enterprises in OECD countries for which data are available reported using AI in 2025, compared with 8.7% in 2023.

≈ 40%

employers in finance and manufacturing who have not yet adopted AI cite lack of skills as the main barrier.

19%

AI users find themselves in an organization where individual skills and organizational capacity genuinely reinforce each other.

Sources: OECD · AI and Skills 2026 · Microsoft Work Trend Index 2026

Business use of AI is growing rapidly, but the skills and organisational conditions required for adoption remain highly uneven.

They are familiar with the Syneva approach

What they remember from working with Syneva.

Liliya stands out for her ability to quickly understand executives' needs and transform complex situations into concrete projects. In negotiation as well as in relationships with various partners, she demonstrates rigor, relational finesse, and a true sense of impact. A committed, reliable, results-oriented professional who knows how to build trust in demanding contexts.
Guillaume StalterSales Department · ex-EvolisFebruary 2026
Liliya played an essential role in setting up high-impact events involving major clients. Her strategic sense, analytical ability, and project management skills greatly contributed to the success of these initiatives.
Sandrine Bacon OliveiraCustomer Relations Manager for Corporate Clients · BNP ParibasMarch 2025
Where many see processes (onboarding, posture, support), Liliya creates genuine moments of alignment, connection, and engagement. With her, words take on meaning. Relationships become rooted. And teams find a coherence that is not merely measured: it is felt.
Oorvashi SimonTalent Acquisition PartnerJune 2025
From the first sessions, I was impressed by her ability to create an authentic, natural and joyful exchange space. With her, humans are always at the center. She transformed a simple mechanism into a real driver of cohesion: both young and less young participants left enriched, inspired and eager to extend the experience.
Tatiana DaryOutsourced Sales Department · SMEs/Large CompaniesJune 2025
Liliya Ezekieva demonstrates genuine expertise and knows how to convey ideas with clarity, rigor and effectiveness. She creates engaging learning experiences that encourage reflection, cooperation and the development of human skills. Highly attentive, she supports each person with care and high standards. Her professionalism, commitment and ability to create a stimulating, motivating and constructive environment are unanimously appreciated. She is a true asset to our School.
Samir HamaciDirector of Academic Programmes · ECAM-EPMIJune 2026
Format · Deliverables

What does the sprint look like in practice?

Duration2 to 4 calendar weeks · Targeted working sessions
FormatScoping and reporting via video possible · In-person workshop preferred · Autonomous field experimentation
ScopeOne or two priority use cases · One pilot group
Headcount6 to 15 recommended participants
PrerequisitesAn identified sponsor · A precise business need · An approved tool or test environment · Available participants

What you receive

  • a rapid assessment of uses, needs and resistance;
  • one or two clearly defined use cases;
  • an experimentation protocol suited to the context;
  • an explicit allocation of roles between people and technology;
  • a simple tool for collecting field feedback;
  • principles of responsible usage and human supervision;
  • a summary of the experiment’s results;
  • a 30-day operational roadmap.

Investment

Price on request, depending on scope and context

The amount depends on the number of participants, the level of customization, the workshop's duration, the selected use cases, and the expected deliverables.

This is a fixed-price package that includes scoping, preparation, facilitation, monitoring of the pilot project, analysis, and reporting.

An initial 20-minute conversation determines whether the need is a good fit for a sprint.

Designer and facilitator

Liliya Ezekieva

Founder of Syneva · People-centred transformation consultant

Liliya Ezekieva helps organisations, teams and experts turn complex subjects into clear, concrete practices that people can adopt.

With over 25 years of experience in banking, real estate, luxury, entrepreneurship, and higher education, she knows how to link strategic issues to the realities of roles, teams, and users.

Her approach combines strategic communication, active learning, facilitation, relational intelligence and an understanding of how people use technology.

As part of the sprint, her role is to clarify the need, facilitate dialogue among stakeholders, structure experimentation, and translate field feedback into operational decisions. She does not act as an IT integrator or legal auditor.

  • ESSEC · Real Estate Management
  • Master's Degree in Law, Economics & Finance
  • People-Centred Adoption of AI and Technology
  • Strategic Communication & Facilitation
  • 25+ years of cross-sector experience
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Go further

Create the right conditions before launching the sprint.

The conference creates a shared language. The workshop helps teams examine their practices. The sprint then helps them test a priority use case.

01EXPERIENCE CONFERENCE

AI, the Brain and Us.

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02EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP

Work with AI without losing your skills.

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SYNEVA APPROACH

Three areas of intervention.

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Straight answers to your questions

Five questions before launching the sprint.

What is the sprint fee?
Pricing is determined by quote based on the use case, number of participants, workshop duration, level of customization, and expected deliverables. It is presented as a flat rate covering the entire sprint.
Does Syneva install or configure tools?
No. Syneva supports business scoping, experimentation and people-centred adoption. Configuration, integration, security and technical compliance remain the responsibility of the organisation or its specialist partners.
Do you need to have already chosen a tool?
Not necessarily. Scoping can start from a business problem. The sprint does not, however, include an exhaustive market review or a tender process to select a solution.
What happens if the experiment does not work?
A negative result is also a useful lesson. The sprint quickly identifies uses that do not create enough value, obstacles that need resolving or conditions that are not yet in place.
Can a sprint concern a technology other than AI?
Yes. The approach can be applied to a digital tool, a PropTech solution, a new platform, automation or a change in business practice. The principle remains the same: start from a concrete use, test it with users and decide on the basis of field evidence.
20 minutes via video call · No commitment

One precise use case is worth more than twenty intentions.

Twenty minutes to understand the business problem, the people concerned and your organisation’s maturity level.

Together, we determine whether the topic can be addressed through a short sprint — and which scope will produce the most useful lessons.

Scope a first use case