Social Technical

Two interlocking rings representing the social and the technical

Technological transformation, for good.

Research-led, evidence-based, people-centred AI adoption for schools, universities, organisations and the public sector.

Why we exist

New technologies don’t just augment what we can do. They alter the ecosystems of relationships within which we act.

That’s why bringing AI into an organisation has to be about more than technical governance and ROI. If we want an economy that sustains human flourishing, adoption must take account of the human networks the technology will sit within. Many organisations talk about “responsible AI adoption”. We deliver innovation and social good, through research-led, evidence-based practice.

Who we work with

Organisations with people at their heart

We bring together expert teams to work with organisations of all kinds. Education is where we have the deepest roots: our team has led schools, advised universities and spoken widely on how AI is shaping young people’s learning, attention and wellbeing.

Schools

Universities

Firms

Local authorities

Social enterprises

Charities

Socio-technical systems theory

New machines in the coal mines were meant to boost productivity. They did the opposite.

Researchers in the 1950s found out why: the social bonds between miners had been broken. They concluded that a system only works at its best when the technical and the social are optimised together. We got that badly wrong with social media. We can’t afford to get it wrong with AI.

Two interlocking rings representing the social and the technical

Our people

Expertise in research, policy, education and AI

Our team has worked in policy, research, education leadership and responsible finance. We bring practical wisdom from all of these, along with a commitment to evidence.

What people say

Trusted by leaders who put people first

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Let’s talk about what AI means for your people.

Whether you need a keynote that reframes the conversation, a workshop for your leadership team, or a partner for the long haul, we’d love to hear from you.