CIO Mind, The Gartner CIO Podcast
How to Pick Your Pace and Win the AI Outcomes Race
Dec 17, 2024
Alicia Mullery, a Gartner VP, specializes in helping CIOs with practical lessons from corporate successes and failures. Joining her is Daryl Plummer, a distinguished analyst focused on cloud computing and digital disruption. They dive into the nuances of the AI outcomes race, distinguishing between an AI steady pace and an AI accelerated pace. The discussion highlights essential outcome types for success, the vital role of CIOs in AI integration, and the importance of change management during adoption. They provide actionable strategies for navigating the challenges and facilitators in the journey to harness AI effectively.
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Quick takeaways
- CIOs must balance between keeping pace with technological advancements and achieving meaningful business outcomes from AI investments for success.
- Organizations face challenges in managing AI-related costs effectively, necessitating real-time monitoring and consulting support to track value.
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Understanding the AI Races
There are two key races in the AI landscape that organizations need to navigate: the tech vendor race and the AI outcomes race. The tech vendor race involves that organizations must keep pace with rapidly evolving AI capabilities being offered by tech providers. However, the AI outcomes race focuses on how CIOs can derive value from their investments in AI to achieve tangible business results. To succeed, organizations must align their technological advancements with meaningful business outcomes, understanding that technology alone will not guarantee success.
