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The 7 Biggest Mistakes Companies Are Making with AI and Agent Adoption
Apr 16, 2025
Nufar Gaspar, an AI adoption strategist formerly at Intel, shares her insights on the seven critical mistakes companies make when adopting AI and agents. She highlights the unrealistic expectations many have about AI capabilities and the importance of clear strategies and robust data access. Communication silos hinder progress, so fostering collaboration is essential. Gaspar emphasizes conducting agent readiness audits to address employee challenges and advocates for a proactive approach to avoid delays in AI adoption.
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Quick takeaways
- Successful AI adoption hinges on merging top-down and grassroots strategies to foster collaboration and clear governance.
- Organizations must set realistic expectations for AI capabilities, recognizing the necessary time and investment for successful implementation.
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Common Mistakes in AI Adoption
Many organizations face significant challenges in their AI and agent adoption processes. Common mistakes include having a single-direction approach, which either relies solely on grassroots innovation from employees or a top-down strategy that ignores employee input and concerns. Such misalignment leads to halted initiatives and increased employee distrust regarding AI, hindering overall adoption success. Organizations must merge these approaches to foster collaboration, ensuring that both leadership and employees define a clear strategy for implementing AI effectively.
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