Anchored Adaptation

Act. Learn.
Decide what comes next.

A method for developing AI literacy under uncertainty.

Keep a stable purpose while you learn.

Institutions need to make decisions while AI systems, evidence, and professional practice continue to change. Anchored Adaptation connects a stable capability framework with small experiments and regular decisions.

Anchor
Commit to a stable framework that defines the AI capabilities you are developing.
Do
Try a bounded application in real work, with clear expectations and limits.
Capture
Record what happened, the evidence you have, and what remains uncertain.
Iterate
Set a date to decide whether to continue, revise, scale, or stop.

Understand the organizational conditions.

The related 3C Profile examines Clarity, Capacity, and Culture: how people understand expectations, what support they have, and how the working environment shapes their choices.

The 3C work is developing with Cynthia Hudson-Vitale. Findings need to be interpreted within the setting and population studied. A profile is a starting point for discussion and action; it is not an individual performance score or a certification.

Find the method and practice resources.

The method’s definition of record and public playbook are available through Anchored Adaptation. Organizational engagements are distinct from Leo’s university responsibilities.