Humans of AI: Presented by WRITER SPECIAL EPISODE: Innovation in focus: A conversation with May Habib & Gavin Patterson
Apr 23, 2025
Join May Habib, CEO of Writer, and Gavin Patterson, former CEO of BT Group and Salesforce executive, as they dive into the evolving landscape of generative AI. Gavin discusses the mixed feelings among CEOs about AI's disruptive potential and stresses the importance of hands-on leadership in navigating this transformative wave. He shares insights on reskilling staff, the value of strategic partnerships, and the need for flexible tech frameworks. Tune in to explore how leaders can harness AI's opportunities while staying grounded in their core business.
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AI Is Opportunity And Threat
- Generative AI is both the biggest tech opportunity and a personal threat for CEOs right now.
- It promises productivity, new revenue and market disruption while raising worries about jobs, ethics, regulation and data security.
Make AI A Business-Led Program
- Tie AI projects directly to revenue, cost savings and customer experience and run them as cross-functional programs.
- CEOs should lead regular checkpoints and celebrate people delivering results, not just the technology.
Free The CEO's Time To Lead
- Simplify your diary and be brutal about priorities so you free time to drive strategic transformation.
- Use crises or clear burning platforms to force organizational prioritization and resource allocation.