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Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions — The Podcast
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Your AI Change Survival Guide
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Season 5
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Episode 9
Join Advisory Host Dave Horstein with Change Management Expert Ian Park as they unpack AI prioritization for leaders everywhere in every org. This one's got something in here for YOU.
Listen to this episode and take away tools and tips to action for your AI initiatives and to reach better outcomes for your enterprise:
- AI and Human Element: Dave and Ian unpack the importance of considering the human element in AI implementation, emphasizing communication, sponsorship, and change management.
- AI Maturity Stages: The five stages of AI maturity, from exploring AI capabilities to implementing advanced use cases, help organizations navigate these stages.
- Defining Vision and Benefits: Many organizations are in the defining stage of AI adoption, where they need to establish a clear vision and communicate the benefits to employees.
- Governance and Risk: Embrace governance from the word GO in AI implementations to mitigate risks and ensure proper use of the technology.
- Upskilling and Reskilling: Understanding the need for upskilling and reskilling employees to work alongside AI, rather than replacing them, and how to address employee concerns.
- Value and Automation: AI can change the perception of employee value within an organization and how to approach employees who are concerned about their value.
- Leader Communication: How to communicate AI adoption to their teams, even if they are uncertain about the technology's implementation.
- Transparency and Openness: Transparency and open communication are paramount with employees about AI adoption to build trust and address concerns.
- Tools and Tips: How to get started with Microsoft's Viva offerings, sentiment surveys, and skills GPT for employee development.
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Adam Piercy, Microsoft Dynamics Sales Capabilities Lead, Hitachi Solutions
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Brad Koontz, Hitachi Solutions VP of Industry Solution Sales
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Dave Horstein, Hitachi Solutions Advisory Senior Director
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Hannah Story
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Jeffrey Lipkowitz
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Joel Lindstrom, Senior Director — Low Code, Hitachi Solutions Tech Hub of Rapid Solution Development
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Jonathan Yundt, Regulated Industry Director, Hitachi Solutions
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Keith Shoulders, Scrum Master Team Lead, Hitachi Solutions Project Services
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Leah Quartano Bowling, Hitachi Solutions VP, Insurance & Healthcare
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