What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business

In this episode, Maxim Ioffe (Intelligent Automation Leader, WESCO Distribution) and Andreas Welsch discuss why a pragmatic approach to process automation is critical. Maxim shares examples of successful automation projects and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to achieve results from their automation program quickly.Key topics: - Take a pragmatic approach to AI & automation- Build and maintain an idea pipeline- Succeed in real-life projectsListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Build a culture and awareness for automation- Develop a use case pipeline with your business stakeholders- Create momentum and cycle of ideation and implementationWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GUWVTD6ny1QQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Chris Johannessen (Editor of the Journal of AI, Robotics and Workplace Automation) and Andreas Welsch discuss what to consider when setting up your Artificial Intelligence (AI) & automation Center of Excellence (CoE). Chris shares his career insights on creating CoEs and provides valuable advice for listeners considering whether to establish a CoE in their business.Key topics: - Determine if your business needs a CoE- Consider organizational models and components- Understand success criteria for CoEsListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Assess the organization’s maturity for a CoE model- Determine your mission, vision, and roadmap- Establish a digital presence to showcase your CoEWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dWxBEivAQTIQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Brandon Cosley (Director Artificial Intelligence) and Andreas Welsch discuss how business stakeholders can become more familiar with data science & Artificial Intelligence (AI). Brandon shares expertise on increasing AI literacy in business teams and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to get value from AI projects faster. Key topics: - Upskill your team on data science- Ask the right data science questions- Make work easier for the data science managerListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Understand the AI product lifecycle of data science- Maintain constant communication with domain experts- Find solutions through experimentation and alignmentWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WIDlcDWKi6sQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Johan Steyn (Professor & Author) and Andreas Welsch discuss taking a common sense approach for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Johan shares his perspective on successful AI projects and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to learn from dozens of customer projects. Key topics:- Avoid common mistakes when investing in AI- Get genuine buy-in from business stakeholders- Apply common learnings in your AI projectsListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Start with a people-first approach to AI- Balance profitability with people engagement - Assess if AI is the best solutionWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/inZehIPVS_8Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Asheesh Biyala (Director, Intelligent Automation) and Andreas Welsch discuss the key to building your automation culture. Asheesh shares his success story of successfully building an automation culture at multiple companies and provides valuable tips for listeners looking to accomplish the same. Key topics: - Create an automation culture- Tailor your program to your company- Develop use cases faster with a a strong automation cultureListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Align your culture to your company’s vision and mission- Ensure continued support from IT and business leadership- Achieve early wins with championsWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JoYbWhnNPWcQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Sara Hanks (Senior Director Program Management) and Andreas Welsch discuss the top 3 learnings for new AI leaders. Sara shares learnings on becoming an AI program lead and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to move into a similar role in their business. Key topics: - Learn what to expect as an AI lead- Find out the top challenges in that role- Hear how to apply it to a new AI project Listen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Identify early adopters and keep them engaged- Think like a marketer and identify message for your stakeholders- Learn to prioritize which AI use cases to pursueWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z6J69rXGmmQQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Ariana Smetana (Digital Transformation Expert), Noelle Silver (AI Ethics & Education Leader), Tolani Jaiye-Tikolo (Intelligent Automation Expert), and Andreas Welsch discuss building trust in Artificial Intelligence (AI) & automation. Ariana, Noelle, and Tolani share key insights on why keeping humans in the loop is a critical factor for trust in AI and provide valuable examples for listeners looking to introduce AI in their business. Key topics: - Start transformation project right- Build trust in AI with one simple action- Create automation balance with humans ‘in the loop’Listen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Look at business value and business objectives first- Deliver on your automation promise to build trust- Keep a human in the loop to improve your dataWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dHWICJ7l878Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Somil Gupta (Founder Algorithmic Scale), Kieran Gilmurray (Author & Digital Transformation Expert), and Andreas Welsch discuss how business leaders can win with AI. Somil and Kieran share their insights on what it means to digitally transform an organization and provide valuable tips for listeners looking to lead AI programs to success. Key topics: - Lead digital transformation programs- Monetize AI products & insights- Incorporate ethics from the startListen to the full episode to hear how you can: - Take a holistic view across people, place, and platform - Increase revenue from AI when approached as a product- Make AI ethics a part of transformation and monetization projects Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VculKvDros8Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Ralph Aboujaoude Diaz (Practice Leader, HFS Research) and Andreas Welsch discuss how to manage risks from process automation. Ralph shares his insights on adequately assessing risks from process automation and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to balance process efficiency and business risk. Key topics: - Understand key risks in AI & automation projects- Use a framework to categorize automation risks- Evaluate new automation ideas based on riskListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Determine risks based upon tasks (automation, data extraction, etc.)- Create a recovery plan in case of automation failure- Consider where to keep humans in the loopWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f_KNjHGXQisQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

In this episode, Emmanuel Lai (Automation Strategist) and Andreas Welsch discuss running the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) project. Emmanuel shares his story how he has increased savings by adding AI to an existing automation project and provides valuable tips for listeners looking to leverage AI. Key topics:- Focus on your first AI use case- Detect key surprises and learnings- Measure project successListen to the full episode to hear how you can: - Follow the “Three Es” of financial impact- Done PoCs are better than perfect ones- Approach Digital Transformation with the right mindset Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9Bs65XxknwgQuestions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook:https://www.aileadershiphandbook.comMore details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter