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Most organizations approach generative AI with an impossible expectation: zero mistakes. But generative AI doesn't work like traditional software. It's probabilistic, not deterministic. That means the real question isn't, "How do we eliminate every error?" It's, "What level of risk is acceptable for this use case?" In this episode of Unlocking Momentum interviewing John Willis, we explore why successful AI adoption starts with redefining how organizations think about risk - and why some processes simply aren't good candidates for generative AI. Watch the full episode (linked in the comments) to learn how enterprise leaders can balance innovation with responsible AI adoption.

Previous technology shifts - PCs, the internet, the cloud - often took a decade or more before organizations realized their full return on investment. AI is different. The window between adoption and value creation is shrinking fast. If you're still approaching AI like a traditional IT investment, you may already be behind. In the latest episode of Unlocking AI Value, Aaron Kopel and Gervais Johnson explore why this transformation is different - and what leaders should be measuring now to create lasting business value. Watch the full episode on Youtube (linked in the comments below.)

In today's episode of Unlocking AI Value, Aaron Kopel and Gervais Johnson tackle one of the biggest questions organizations are asking today: How do you measure AI ROI? AI success isn't about adoption for adoption's sake. It's about understanding where value is being created, measuring business impact, and making sure your investment is driving meaningful outcomes. Key takeaways: - Why AI ROI is simpler than most organizations make it. - What leading organizations' AI strategy can teach organizations about long-term transformation. - Why ROI isn't always just financial, and how to think about value across the entire value stream. Watch the full episode to learn how to define, measure, and maximize the return on your AI investments. https://lnkd.in/e5sM2FVk

In our latest episode of Unlocking AI Value, we explore why AI adoption metrics - users, copilots, prompts, and tokens - only tell part of the story. The organizations seeing the greatest return are connecting AI to real business outcomes. Key insights: - Activity doesn't equal value. - Saved time should be reinvested in high-priority work. - AI value extends beyond productivity to process transformation and new business models. - Your data can become one of your greatest strategic assets. Swipe through for the highlights, then watch the full episode to learn how leading organizations are measuring what truly matters. #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseAI #AIStrategy #DigitalTransformation #BusinessTransformation #Leadership

In the latest episode of Unlocking Momentum, John Willis shares why organizations need to stop relying solely on top-down thinking and start tapping into the knowledge that already exists within their teams. The people doing the work every day often have the clearest view of what's working, what's broken, and where the biggest opportunities for improvement exist. If you want to build a stronger organization, start by listening. 🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode to hear John's perspective on why the best strategies are built from the ground up.

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In the latest episode of Unlocking AI Value, we break down the three stages of enterprise AI maturity: 1. Productivity – Helping employees work faster and more efficiently. 2. Process Redesign – Rethinking and automating workflows with AI built into how work gets done. 3. New Business Models – Using AI and your data to create entirely new products, services, and revenue opportunities. Redesigning the way your business operates is a better value than only saving a few hours here and there. Where would you place your organization today? Are you still focused on productivity, or have you started transforming your processes?

Your AI dashboard might look impressive, but is it creating business value? In the latest episode of Unlocking AI Value, Gervais Johnson and Aaron Kopel explore how organizations can move the conversation from AI adoption to measurable business value. More users, more prompts, and more copilots don't automatically translate into better business outcomes. Key takeaways: - Measure business outcomes, not only AI activity. - Redirect time savings toward your highest-value work. - Treat your data as a strategic asset. - Focus AI on creating measurable operational, customer, and financial impact. If you're leading AI initiatives, this episode will help you shift the conversation from usage to value. Watch the full episode on YouTube. https://lnkd.in/eakFAWWi

What if failure isn't the opposite of success, but the path to it? In the latest episode of the Unlocking Momentum podcast, John Willis shares why failure isn't something to avoid - it's how we learn. Whether it's the scientific method or groundbreaking discoveries, progress comes from testing, learning, and trying again. Success isn't built on getting everything right the first time. It's built on the feedback loop that keeps you moving forward. Watch the full episode to hear why embracing failure may be one of the most valuable skills you can develop.

🎙️ We’re excited to announce our next podcast guest: John Willis! In this episode of Unlocking Momentum, Aaron Kopel sits down with John Willis, technology leader, author, one of the founders of the DevOps movement, and owner of Botchagalupe Technologies, to discuss what decades of transformation have taught him about AI, leadership, and building resilient organizations. Some key takeaways from our talk: - Turn failure into learning - Empower innovation from the ground up - Measure business value, not tech metrics Episode is live💡 You can find Unlocking Momentum on Youtube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts - also linked in the comments below.