What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business

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

In this episode, Samuel Best (VP Business Automation, GM Financial) and Andreas Welsch discuss branching out from Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Samuel shares his journey towards collaborating between RPA and AI Centers of Excellence (CoE) and provides valuable tips for listeners looking to scale their AI & automation programs. Key topics:- Choose your first AI use case- Prepare for AI with your RPA program- Augment automation teams for AI projectsListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Learn about automating 9,000,000 transactions with RPA in 85 processes- Build upon each technology’s strength and adapt your approach- Collaborate between CoEs (RPA + AI) for maximum impactWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N_ApLxCUHzYQuestions 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, Doug Shannon (Intelligent Automation Leader) and Andreas Welsch discuss building a roadmap from Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Doug shares his experience of scaling automation programs and provides valuable insights for listeners looking to extend their RPA and process automation program to AI. Key topics: - Develop a roadmap from automation to AI- Build an automation culture first- Learn about expanding into AIListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Start with process automation before doing AI- Focus on the people first to create advocates for change- Iterate to improve over time Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WsmK9PL7UHoQuestions 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, Olivier Gomez (CEO & Co-Founder of Intelligent Automation Corp.) and Andreas Welsch discuss the top trends in intelligent automation. Olivier shares his insights on the shift towards outcome-based contracts and provides valuable advice for listeners looking to reduce the risk of their automation program.Key topics:- New operating models for intelligent automation- Re-balancing project risk- The next trends for AI & automationListen to the full episode to hear how you can:- Re-balance project risks with outcome-based contracts- Establish an equal partnership between your service provider and your organization- Strengthen the collaboration between CIO and CFO organizationsWatch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/LbweeZB44jAQuestions 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