The New Automation Mindset: AI + Automation + Integration

Why Ciklum Makes People Part of the Solution

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Oct 30, 2024

Enver Cetin, a Senior Manager at Ciklum and a specialist in Workato and generative AI, sheds light on how these technologies reshape business processes. He discusses the innovative Workato Agentic platform, utilizing digital employee twins for better process management. Enver emphasizes the importance of clear process mapping and the role of employees as vital to successful automation. The conversation also addresses cultural resistance to AI integration and the exciting opportunities that arise from embracing these advancements in automation.

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ADVICE

Include People In The Solution

Make frontline employees part of the AI and automation solution to reduce resistance.
Involve HR and finance staff early so they see AI as a collaborator, not a threat.

ADVICE

Automate Cross-System HR Tasks

Automate cross-system data sync to cut manual entry and improve accuracy.
Use Workato for HR onboarding tasks like background checks and interview scheduling.

INSIGHT

GenAI Enhances Customer Interaction

Generative AI excels at enhancing customer interactions and decision support.
AI-driven chatbots can reduce agent workload while improving customer experience.

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In this episode, Markus Zirn and Enver Cetin explore the game-changing potential of GenAI and digital twins in transforming business processes. They discuss how these technologies are reshaping customer interactions, automating decision-making, and redefining job roles. Enver shares real-world insights from Ciklum's Workato automation projects, emphasizing the importance of clear process mapping and embracing innovation to stay competitive. Throughout the conversation, Enver highlights how these advancements are revolutionizing both customer and employee experiences.

Timestamps

00:00 Episode Start

02:20 Workato automation projects at Ciklum

05:35 GenAI client use cases

12:15 Challenges in business process management

20:40 Introducing Workato Agentic and its impact on process management

29:50 Future of AI agents in business processes

33:50 Overcoming client resistance to LLM integration

39:40 GenAI's impact in reshaping business systems

44:35 What's next in AI and automation?

Episode Key Takeaways

Build a solid process foundation: Start with clear and well-structured business processes. Involve all relevant teams in mapping out these processes and address inefficiencies early. This groundwork will make it easier to use automation and AI effectively.
Implement integration and automation tools: Leverage platforms like Workato to connect different systems and automate key tasks. Focus on improving data synchronization and streamlining activities such as HR onboarding or customer support to boost efficiency and accuracy.
Utilize GenAI for better customer interactions: Implement GenAI to enhance customer service and automate complex decision-making. Tools like AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants can improve customer interactions and help you gain valuable insights from your data.
Adopt Digital Twin Technologies: Consider using digital twins and agentic AI models to manage and optimize your processes. These technologies simulate decision-making and adapt in real time, creating more personalized, efficient, and responsive systems.

Top Quote

“No matter how advanced your tools, your technologies are, the effectiveness of any project hinges on a clear, well-structured process foundation. So one of the biggest lessons is that understanding the fine details of business processes allows us to automate and optimize them effectively.”