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World Congress 2024 • Aug 20, 2024 • Session details

AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions

Kadir Mourat

Stop saying yes to every AI request. Discover how the 'hook and transform' strategy helps IT leaders prioritize acute business pains and build high-impact internal consultancies.

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#1 about 2 min

Managing the influx of new AI project requests

Saying yes to every data and AI request undermines long-term business impact.

#2 about 3 min

Mitigating the risks of inflated AI expectations

Unchecked technology hype leads to failed projects, stakeholder disappointment, and team burnout.

#3 about 3 min

Implementing the hook and transform adoption methodology

Low-hanging technical fruits generate initial business interest to fund larger transformational efforts.

#4 about 2 min

Leveraging Generative AI for early business interest

Generative AI serves as an accessible technology hook when expectations are managed realistically.

#5 about 5 min

Upskilling technical teams in core business operations

Teaching technical talent about company strategy and core operations fosters proactive business problem-solving.

#6 about 4 min

Evaluating AI necessity and focusing on tangible problems

Technology experts must shape a clear digital vision and tackle core organizational pain points instead of overcomplicating basic workflows.

#7 about 3 min

Building cross-functional teams with diverse skill sets

Successful delivery requires balanced teams of data scientists, engineers, and consultants who understand the overarching business landscape.

#8 about 2 min

Standardizing legal and infrastructure deployment prerequisites

Establishing lean processes for compliance and data governance accelerates the safe deployment of new software solutions.

#9 about 3 min

Securing upfront business funding through consultancy models

Shifting technical teams to an internal consultancy model guarantees financial commitment from stakeholders before extensive development begins.

#10 about 4 min

Reviewing final outcomes and team growth metrics

Aligning technical strategy with core business objectives leads to significant team expansion and highly positive employee satisfaction scores.

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Engaging executive leadership to model artificial intelligence usage actively

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Overcoming artificial intelligence silos in the enterprise

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Empowering employees with use-case driven transformation

Julia Koch Julia Koch +1 · World Congress 2026 Europe

1:43 min

Core foundations for successful artificial intelligence transformation

Alexander Birke Alexander Birke +1 · World Congress 2024

2:06 min

Becoming early adopters of enterprise artificial intelligence

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