How to Build an AI-Driven Enterprise: Moving Beyond Siloed Projects

In the podcast series "The AI Advantage: Navigating Risk, Reward, and Real-World Deployment," industry experts discuss transforming AI initiatives from isolated projects to scalable business models, addressing the high failure rate of AI projects. Hosted by Barbara Call in collaboration with CIO.com, the series begins with a discussion on moving beyond singular AI projects by integrating AI into the entire business model, advocating for a combined "human + machine" approach, and emphasizing the importance of quality data. Experts like Dr. Abel Sanchez, Professor John Williams, and Keith Schlosser highlight the need for companies to adopt an ambidextrous organizational model that balances rapid innovation with traditional business stability. They also stress the necessity of future-proofing IT strategies to navigate the fast-paced evolution of AI technologies. The series aims to provide a strategic framework to bridge the gap between experimental AI projects and scalable enterprise solutions, as well as to overcome organizational challenges such as data gaps and internal friction.