CDO Matters Podcast

CDO Matters Ep. 45 | Becoming AI Ready

Mar 7, 2024

In this episode, Malcolm and Jason discuss the importance of CDO's being AI ready and taking a holistic approach to change resilience. Topics include leveraging data for decision making, the value of design thinking, and commercial focus. They also explore AI readiness, large language models for innovation, product-oriented thinking, and maximizing data value in business. Strategies for building a change-resistant organization are also highlighted.

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Jason Foster

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Quick takeaways

Data leaders need a holistic approach for AI readiness, focusing on value and design thinking.

Understanding and embracing AI technology is crucial for organizational resilience and successful implementation strategies.

Deep dives

AI Readiness and Adoption at Conferences

The podcast discusses the prominent focus on AI readiness at industry events, highlighting the importance of understanding and embracing AI technology. Speakers emphasized the diverse levels of readiness among organizations and the varying degrees of understanding and willingness to adopt AI solutions. While some organizations show reluctance and uncertainty towards AI innovations, others are eager to explore opportunities and potential use cases, signaling a significant shift in business strategies towards AI integration.

Introduction

2min

Insights on Coffee Consumption and a Deceptive Decaf Experience

2min

Navigating AI Readiness in the Data Industry

19min

Leveraging Large Language Models for Business Innovation

4min

Exploring the Role of Chief Digital Officers and Product-Oriented Thinking in Organizations

3min

Maximizing Data Value in Business

10min

Strategies for Building a Change-Resistant Organization

4min

Episode Overview

The ability of an organization to be more resilient to change, to be more flexible and adaptable, and to use data for decision making – are key traits of high-functioning companies. In this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm talks with Jason Foster, the CEO of Cynosure, about how CDO’s can become more ready for AI, or any other major disruption to their business.

While becoming ‘AI ready’ is extremely important, Jason makes a compelling case that data leaders need to take a more holistic approach to becoming more change resilient – which would also include a focus on value, design thinking, and being more commercially focused – among many other important traits to CDO success outlined in this broad-reaching discussion.