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Beyond AI: Charting a Course for Tomorrow’s Leaders

Exclusive Events and Resources to Master AI Strategy and Implementation

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Welcome to this edition of AI Quick Bytes. As the pace of technological innovation accelerates, staying ahead of the curve is more crucial than ever. In this rapidly evolving landscape, our mission is to equip you with the knowledge, insights, and tools necessary to thrive. Whether you're a seasoned AI Leader or just beginning your journey, our upcoming events and resources are designed to support your growth and success.

Let's dive into the latest in AI strategy, trends, and training.

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Quick bits

🧩 Strategy: AI is Like Water. A great strategic analysis from NFX.

📊 Trends: McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2024

🛠️ Training & Tools: Highlights from recent interview I did with Leon Coe to help you successfully scale AI.

We are dedicated to bringing you training workshops and content to help you grow your AI career. Stay tuned for exciting announcements.

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Elevate Your AI Leadership Skills! Dream of being a Strategic Enterprise AI Leader? Will outline the roadmap for your success.

In this one-hour workshop, you will learn the essential knowledge to create a successful AI roadmap for your business. Discover the different stages of the AI maturity model, the AI success life cycle, and the AI business roadmap.

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🧩 Strategy

Morgan Beller - AI is Like Water. This insightful take on AI’s ubiquitous nature is essential reading. Join our 8/8 meeting to discuss how to make your AI product stand out, win customers, and lower operational costs. Hint: It’s not about the tech!

Think brand. Messaging. Marketing. GTM. Pricing. Customer service. You can’t graft all this on at the end anymore. You’ll need to develop a key insight about how you will be creating value for your end users in a way that no one else can. You’ll need to focus on the heartbeat and emotion of the people you’re building for.

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📊 Trends

Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2024? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the adoption, development, and industry effects of advanced technologies.

🛠️ Training & Tools 

Highlights from my recent interview with Leon Coe on successfully scaling AI strategically.

Above, interview snippet where I share my thoughts on the importance of Education and Collaboration on building an AI first company.

Faster, Better, Cheaper: The AI Revolution in Business - Adapt or Die

I've witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of failing to adapt in the face of transformative technology. Let me share a critical lesson from my career that's more relevant now than ever:

Years ago, I managed a mission-critical project designed to revolutionize a company's operations. Despite its game-changing potential, leadership shelved the initiative. Recognizing the existential threat this decision posed, I took extraordinary measures - dedicating a week to lobbying senior management, warning that without this transformation, we'd be unable to compete within five years.

My pleas fell on deaf ears and my heart was truly broken. The result? Precisely as predicted, the company ceased operations within that timeframe - a textbook example of how change resistance and myopic leadership can spell disaster.

Today, we stand at a similar inflection point with artificial intelligence. The parallels are striking and the stakes even higher. AI isn't merely another technological advance; it's a once-in-a-century paradigm shift that will redefine the business landscape.

To those decision-makers reading this: The initial investment in AI implementation - spanning people, technology, and processes - may seem daunting. However, the return on investment is nothing short of existential. It's not just about enhancing operations; it's about ensuring your company's continued relevance and viability.

The message is clear and urgent: Begin your AI transformation journey today. The alternative - obsolescence - is a price no business can afford to pay.

In this new era, the choice is stark: Evolve with AI or risk joining the ranks of once-great companies that failed to heed the winds of change. The clock is ticking. Will your organization rise to the challenge?

Share your stories of change or inability to change and the outcomes below!

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Until next time, take it one byte at a time!

Rob

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