Training & Workshops

Build capability, not dependency

Training programmes designed to transfer real capability to your team. From executive briefings to comprehensive transformation programmes, we work at the pace and depth your organisation needs.

Our Approach

How we work

1

Understand Your Context

We start by understanding your organisation's current state, challenges, and objectives. No off-the-shelf solutions—everything is tailored.

2

Transfer Real Skills

Our goal is capability, not dependency. We teach frameworks and methods your team can apply independently long after we're gone.

3

Support Implementation

Learning without application is wasted. We provide follow-up support to ensure concepts translate into real organisational change.

Training Options

Programmes for every stage

Executive Briefing

Strategic introduction to systemic AI adoption

Duration Half-day (4 hours)
Audience C-Suite, Senior Leadership
Group Size Up to 12 participants

A focused session for senior leaders who need to understand AI transformation without the hype. We cut through vendor promises to examine what actually works, what fails, and why systemic thinking is the prerequisite for successful AI adoption.

What's covered

  • Why most AI initiatives fail (and what they have in common)
  • The four-stage transformation model
  • Identifying AI opportunities in your organisation
  • Building the business case for systemic change
  • Risk assessment and governance fundamentals

You'll leave with

  • Clear framework for evaluating AI opportunities
  • Understanding of your organisation's readiness
  • Prioritised list of potential quick wins
  • Questions to ask vendors and consultants
  • Next steps tailored to your situation

From £2,500 + VAT

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Team Workshop

Hands-on capability building for working teams

Duration 1-2 days
Audience Operations, Innovation, Process Teams
Group Size 8-20 participants

Practical, hands-on training for teams who will actually implement AI-enabled processes. Participants work with real examples from your organisation, building skills they can immediately apply to their work.

Workshop options

  • Systemic Thinking Foundations: Pattern recognition, feedback loops, leverage points
  • Knowledge Organisation: Taxonomy design, knowledge capture, validation
  • Process Mapping: Machine-readable documentation, automation readiness
  • AI Integration: Human-in-the-loop design, governance frameworks

Every workshop includes

  • Pre-workshop discovery session
  • Customised materials using your examples
  • Practical exercises and group work
  • Templates and frameworks to keep
  • 30-day follow-up support

From £4,500 + VAT per day

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Transformation Programme

Comprehensive capability building across all four stages

Duration 3-6 months
Audience Cross-functional teams
Format Blended learning + coaching

A comprehensive programme that takes your organisation through all four stages of the 45black methodology. Combines training, consulting, and coaching to build lasting capability and deliver measurable outcomes.

Programme structure

  • Phase 1: Systemic mindset development across leadership and teams
  • Phase 2: Knowledge organisation pilot—capture and structure key domain
  • Phase 3: Process mapping for selected workflows
  • Phase 4: Targeted AI implementation with full governance

Ongoing support

  • Weekly progress reviews
  • On-call advisory support
  • Stakeholder communication guidance
  • Change management coaching
  • Documentation and playbooks

Pricing on enquiry — Tailored to scope and organisation size

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Why 45black

We don't just teach theory. We've built systems using this methodology—including a full governance platform for UK pension compliance. We know what works because we've made it work.

Practitioner-Led

Training delivered by someone who's implemented this methodology in complex, regulated environments.

Capability Transfer

Our success metric is your independence. We teach skills that remain long after the engagement ends.

Human-Centric

Accessibility isn't an afterthought. All materials meet WCAG standards and accommodate diverse learning styles.

Let's find the right fit

Every organisation's needs are different. Book a discovery call to discuss your situation and explore which programme makes sense for you.

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