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Join Advisory Host Dave Horstein with Change Management Expert Ian Park as they unpack AI prioritization for leaders everywhere in every org. This one's got something in here for YOU.

Listen to this episode and take away tools and tips to action for your AI initiatives and to reach better outcomes for your enterprise:

• AI and Human Element: Dave and Ian unpack the importance of considering the human element in AI implementation, emphasizing communication, sponsorship, and change management.
• AI Maturity Stages: The five stages of AI maturity, from exploring AI capabilities to implementing advanced use cases, help organizations navigate these stages.
• Defining Vision and Benefits: Many organizations are in the defining stage of AI adoption, where they need to establish a clear vision and communicate the benefits to employees.
• Governance and Risk: Embrace governance from the word GO in AI implementations to mitigate risks and ensure proper use of the technology.
• Upskilling and Reskilling: Understanding the need for upskilling and reskilling employees to work alongside AI, rather than replacing them, and how to address employee concerns.
• Value and Automation: AI can change the perception of employee value within an organization and how to approach employees who are concerned about their value.
• Leader Communication: How to communicate AI adoption to their teams, even if they are uncertain about the technology's implementation.
• Transparency and Openness: Transparency and open communication are paramount with employees about AI adoption to build trust and address concerns.
• Tools and Tips: How to get started with Microsoft's Viva offerings, sentiment surveys, and skills GPT for employee development.

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Unpacking the 5 Stages of AI Maturity with Hitachi Solutions

In this episode of "Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions," host Dave Horstein explores the journey of AI value creation with guests Ryan Caputo and Chris Bennett. The discussion revolves around how companies can embed AI into their operations to achieve tangible results such as revenue generation, cost optimization, and innovation. They emphasize the importance of organizational readiness and a phased approach to AI maturity.

Ryan and Chris explain that every organization is at a different stage in their AI journey, and it’s crucial to understand where they currently stand to effectively move forward. They highlight Microsoft’s AI maturity study, which outlines five key stages: Exploring, Planning, Implementing, Scaling, and Realizing. Each stage has its own set of priorities and challenges, and the goal is to progress through these stages to achieve significant value.

A critical takeaway from the discussion is the importance of having a strong leadership vision and support. This is identified as the strongest driver of success in AI adoption. Additionally, they stress that having a solid technical foundation is essential for scaling AI solutions and realizing their full potential.

The episode provides valuable insights into how organizations can strategically approach AI implementation, ensuring both business and technical readiness to unlock substantial value.

For more information and to access the Microsoft AI maturity study, visit global.hitachi-solutions.com.

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Hear from the Hitachi Solutions Team on All Things AI

CES is the world’s largest electronic exhibition in the world. And the number one topic on everyone’s mind is AI.

In the acres upon acres of technology – from robotic coffee makers and vans with built-in helicopters, to the latest solar solutions and video games – the topic of AI is inescapable.

AI is everywhere you turn in this massive event, including at the Hitachi booth at 8317 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, where our team of data and AI experts are on hand, showcasing the latest in data, AI, and Microsoft technology.

Two members of that team, by Sr. Technical Product Manager Dr. Michael Green and Stuart Morris, Director of Research and Development, took the time in our Exchanges podcast to share what they’re hearing on the exhibition floor, and how Hitachi Solutions is solving them with the latest technology.

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