How to make space for AI experimentation on your team

Teams achieve greater productivity gains from AI by prioritizing experimentation over rigid training programs, according to Atlassian research showing hands-on learning saves time and sparks creativity. The most effective approach involves managers demonstrating AI usage in real-time, hosting collaborative "AI jam sessions" where teams share experiments, and replacing formal training with practical mini-hackathons. Organizations should track experimental results in shared documents, reward curiosity alongside outcomes, and create psychologically safe environments where failure leads to learning.