The Pre-Read How to Win at AI: A Blueprint of People, Process, and Vision
Sep 8, 2025
Joining the conversation are Junko Swain, Chief Accounting Officer at Workiva, and Kim Huffman, Chief Information Officer at Workiva. They dive into impressive ROI from AI in finance, while grappling with gaps in governance and training. The duo emphasizes the importance of high-quality data and role-specific training for effective AI integration. They also discuss how the C-suite can lead the way in establishing a robust AI strategy, addressing both potential job security concerns and the transformative impact of specialized AI tools in organizations.
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ROI Is Real But Fragile
- 88% of practitioners report increased ROI from AI in the last year, showing AI delivers real business value now.
- Yet most organizations lack governance, data quality, and role-specific training to sustain that value.
Adoption Outruns Guardrails
- AI adoption is outpacing governance, creating risk as organizations move fast without fundamentals.
- Junko Swain warns that speed of adoption may leave gaps in governance, security, and role training.
Use AI To Find Data Holes
- Use AI tools to surface data quality and governance gaps by layering knowledge agents over your content.
- Let AI uncover inconsistencies so teams can remediate sources before scaling use cases.