We recently brought together leaders from Actica Group (Actica Consulting, Ntegra and Gemba Advantage) for a dedicated AI Exploration Day. The session was run by our friends at UptakeAI and it was far more than just a learning event. It was a chance to step back, reflect on our ambitions and explore how confident we feel using AI in our day-to-day work and how it can fuel our innovation pipeline. We combined open conversations with hands-on exploration and came away energised about what’s possible.

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AI That Works for Us

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We’re already seeing the benefits of artificial intelligence in digital transformation. It’s speeding up the generation of insights, supporting better decision-making and (most importantly) helping us focus on high-value tasks. We go beyond chasing trends and build from the inside out, testing tools like Copilot in real-world settings and learning what works through experience.

Our approach is grounded in our values. That’s why (with help from UptakeAI) we’ve created and are developing our Responsible Use Framework built around three simple principles: Use it. Own it. Respect it. Every use of AI should be guided by ethical, legal and professional standards, and human oversight is always part of the process.

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Encouraging Smarter Ways of Working

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We’re encouraging our people to explore how generative AI (GenAI) tools can help them get more out of their day. Whether it’s summarising documents, drafting emails, or turning bullet points into a blog post structure, we want everyone to find ways to “hack” their own productivity. Of course, this is all done within clear guardrails. We don’t use client or confidential data and every AI-assisted output is reviewed before it’s used. These are small but powerful steps in supporting a people-led approach to consulting digital transformation.

We’ve also built internal AI-powered tools to support knowledge work across the business. These tools help us surface insights faster, streamline internal processes and collaborate more effectively. The goal is simple: free up time for the work that really matters. Read this case study on how we built our own AI-powered, Teams integrated GPT model:  Nora—Ntegra’s Optimised Research Assistant.  

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Building a Culture of Confidence and Curiosity

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The workshop with UptakeAI sparked some great conversations. We talked openly about the risks and opportunities of AI, challenged assumptions and reaffirmed our commitment to using it in a way that’s transparent, thoughtful and human-centred.

We have lots of ideas in the innovation pipeline, from rolling out AI champions across the group to hosting regular lunch-and-learn sessions (who doesn't need to go to "Prompt School"?). These are designed to build confidence, share practical examples and support everyone as we continue to explore what AI can do. This continues to be the foundation of a long-term shift in how we work.

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Becoming AI-first isn’t about using every new tool that comes along or blindly using GenAI for every task. It’s about thinking to embed AI into our strategy, our governance and our everyday decisions. It’s about strengthening our culture and enhancing the experience of our people and clients.

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Supporting Clients on Their Own AI Journey

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We know many of our clients are asking similar questions. How do we use AI responsibly? How do we protect data and reputation? How do we make sure AI supports our values, not undermines them? How do we select or build tools that are right for our enterprise and use cases?

We’re helping answer those questions by sharing what we’ve learned and developing POCs. Including insights in enterprise and agentic solutions from our flagship Silicon Valley Tech Summit– download the SVTS 2025 report here!

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, we’re here to help you unlock the value of AI in a way that fits your goals.

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Our advice? Start with strategy.

Don’t get distracted by the tools. AI should be integrated with care, clear boundaries and shared responsibility. That’s how we’re doing it and that’s how we help others do the same-it’s what sets our digital consultancy services apart.

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Driving Ambition, Together

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At Ntegra, we’re embedding AI where it creates measurable value, reinforcing excellence, trust, client focus and positive impact. Our AI-first approach strengthens our culture and enables our clients to lead with confidence. By leveraging AI as a strategic tool to elevate expertise, not replace it, we’re augmenting our teams, helping clients and ourselves to accelerate digital transformation and stay ahead of the AI curve.

We’re grateful to UptakeAI for guiding us through a thoughtful and energising exploration day. Their expertise helped us sharpen our thinking and set a strong foundation for what comes next.

If you're exploring how AI can support your goals, enhance your services, or strengthen your culture, we’d love to talk.

Authored by Ben Parish, Head of Innovation at Ntegra.

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About UptakeAI

UptakeAI guides organisations from AI intent to measurable impact. It eliminates the complexity of generative-AI adoption through a structured, secure framework that up-skills leadership and equips every team member to work confidently with new tools. By combining rigorous technical guidance with culture-centred training—and by embedding robust data-security and responsible-use controls—UptakeAI enables organisations to capture the full advantages of AI while avoiding the operational and compliance challenges typically encountered.

www.uptakeai.co.uk

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