WHO WE ARE
NOVA-AI is a joint venture between Mark Jesty and Forrest & Company, Ltd.
The pace and volume of AI innovation have hijacked the traditional strategy process in many organisations, reversing its flow from top-down to bottom-up.
This needs to change...Nova seeks to change it.
Nova = Regaining Control
Today's business environment moves at the speed of sound. For years companies have struggled to manage thoughtful consideration on long term goals with short term velocity. Most companies have created a framework that, whilst imperfect, works for them. With the addition of AI into the work landscape that velocity has increased and many organisations find their systems lacking.
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Nova seeks to provide a guided framework, allowing organisations to regain control of the top-down strategy approach.
This half- or full-day program is designed to increase individual understanding around AI and introduce various AI tools while exploring their potential uses and practical applications. In short, it levels the playing field for team members on their AI literacy. The program is highly customizable and can be conducted virtually or in person and over varying program lengths.
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Focus: Establishing the Framework for Responsible AI Oversight
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NOVA – AI Literacy is a foundational program designed for Directors and VPs to establish a common, business-focused language and a framework for responsible implementation. It demystifies AI by moving past the technical hype to focus on the "So What?" for HR leadership.
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​The 4D Framework for AI Literacy
At the core of NOVA – AI Literacy is a proprietary model that ensures your leadership team builds fluency rather than tool-dependence:
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Delegate: Identifying which high-volume or transactional tasks are suitable to offload to AI and where human intervention remains non-negotiable.
Describe: Mastering the skill of "contextual prompting", knowing how to describe goals and requirements to ensure high-quality, professional-grade outputs.
Discern: Applying critical thinking to evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, hidden bias, and practical usefulness.
Diligence: Establishing the oversight needed to govern risk, maintain transparency, and ethically manage the AI-human partnership.
Strategic Impact: Participants leave with more than just a conceptual understanding; they develop a Personal Action Plan to connect tactical AI use on their teams back to the broader strategic intent of the business.
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This two-day offering is suited for intact teams who want to consider the implications of AI to their function and develop plans to optimize the use of AI in a planful way to support their function and the organization as a whole. The program is highly customizable and can be conducted virtually or in person.
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Focus: Operational Transformation and Roadmap Execution
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This program is a strategic intensive designed for senior leaders ready to move from AI literacy into functional execution. Rather than starting with the technology, we start with your HR Operating Model to identify where AI can best support your unique organizational goals.
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An HR-First Approach - We look at AI as a primary enabler for the entire HR lifecycle - from talent acquisition and workforce planning to analytics and employee support. The emphasis is on augmenting judgment, improving decision consistency, and freeing capacity for high-value strategic work.​
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Three Levels of Impact:
Immediate Productivity: Implementing safe, governed use of AI tools for immediate efficiency gains.
Functional Transformation: Designing AI-enabled workflows and agents that reshape how HR services are delivered.
Systems Impact: Addressing the long-term effects on organizational roles, leadership expectations, and the overall talent strategy.
Tangible Outcomes: This program is designed for action. HR teams exit with a Prioritized Roadmap and clearly defined pilots aligned to their existing technology stack. The result is a clear path forward that identifies where AI can deliver near-term value and where investment is not yet warranted.
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