AI in the Real World: From Hype to Human-Centered Adoption
Description
Business headlines, conference keynotes, and daily conversations are flooded with talk about artificial intelligence.
But beneath the buzz, one truth remains: AI success is about the people who use it.
Join CMGT for our October Lunch + Learn session that reframes AI as a change management challenge. You’ll gain practical guidance on balancing innovation with oversight, building trust and governance into your strategy, and seeing real adoption take hold.
You’ll also experience a live demo showing how AI can streamline everyday work.
This session is ideal for leaders, change professionals, and anyone seeking a clear, actionable path to responsible AI adoption.
Agenda
Part 1 – Talk: From Hype to Human-Centered Adoption CMGT Founder & CEO Angie Sanders cuts through the noise to explain what’s real about AI, what’s hype, and how adoption is the real differentiator.
Part 2 – Panel Discussion: Expert Perspectives CMGT leaders Omari Sanders and Tremayne Sanders share insights on AI governance, lessons from early adopters, and what it takes to drive responsible implementation.
Part 3 – Demo: AI in Action See one of our in-house AI tools in action during a live demo led by Tremayne Sanders, highlighting practical, low-risk ways to get started and scale responsibly.
About CMGT
CMGT is a change management consultancy helping organizations bridge the gap between technology and adoption. Learn more at cmgtfederal.com
About the Speakers
Angie Sanders – Founder & CEO, CMGT
Angie J. Sanders is a recognized Change Management Strategist specializing in information technology transformations.
With advanced credentials and over two decades of experience, Angie has led adoption strategies for both federal and private sector clients. Her work spans the U.S. Courts, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, Dell, Wells Fargo, and most notably Merck, where she guided change management for a transformation impacting 70,000 employees.
What sets Angie apart is her ability to combine leadership and execution. She calls herself a “lanager”, a leader-manager hybrid who gets results without fanfare.
Omari Sanders – Chief Operating Officer, CMGT
With extensive expertise in leading large-scale projects for both government and commercial clients, Omari has successfully developed web-based solutions, implemented cloud platforms, and driven digital transformation initiatives. His proficiency in software architecture, database design, and user interface development has been pivotal in delivering high-impact solutions.
As COO, Omari ensures operational excellence, overseeing strategic initiatives that streamline processes and enhance organizational efficiency. He holds certifications in AWS Cloud, Google Cloud Architecture, and Change Management.
Tremayne Sanders – Director of Digital Strategy, CMGT
Tremayne Sanders is an accomplished digital technologist and communicator with extensive experience in digital diplomacy, digital communications, social media, relationship development, measurement and brand management.
He has significant experience leading professional communications networks that include web editors, press and public affairs officers, project managers, and content and multimedia specialists. Tremayne is currently the Regional Digital Diplomacy Communications Officer, Americas for the UK Government Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
He provides leadership for the development and implementation of integrated digital and communications strategies and provides expert guidance and advice to a network spanning 30 countries in North, Central, South America and the Caribbean.