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7 hard-won lessons from deploying AI at scale

7 hard-won lessons from deploying AI at scale
This week, we got access to the motherlode of AI strategy advice at our AI Strategy Summit. Here are the 7 biggest takeaways every leader should read, then read again.

Your team doesn’t know what to use AI for
Change management is likely not the biggest bottleneck to your AI deployment anymore: Our latest AI Proficiency Report shows that people want to use it, but they can’t figure out what it should be used for.

Is AI the end of Saas?
Right now, I’m sure you can’t imagine life without your CRM or CMS. Edmundo Ortega bets you won’t be able to imagine life with one as AI continues to evolve.

AI could be the end of fast fashion
The retail industry is fraught with waste and sunk costs. Can AI fix that? Diarra Bousso is proof that it can.
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Why we’re opening up unlimited access to sprints
I was talking recently with a Section4 student, and I let him know that we would soon be giving members access to all our sprints for $995, about 1% the annual tuition of an MBA.
“That’s incredible,” he said. “I’m so excited – my mind is blown.”
Then he paused.
“Why are you doing that?”, which is a polite way of asking “What’s the catch?”
There isn’t one. And here’s the answer as to why.

Will your big idea work? 3 ways to manage risk
Building a new product is nerve-racking, especially if you’re taking a shot at something that’s never been tried before.
Will it end up being a YouTube or a Quibi? An iPod or a Zune? If it fails, will you ever be able to bounce back?
Luckily, you can build confidence by reducing risk. That’s where product experimentation comes in.

How to set an AI policy for your company
In this post, we'll cover the four parts to a strong AI policy – your stance on AI, operating norms, rules/guidelines, and real-life use cases.

How to appoint (or become) your company's next chief of AI
Your business needs a chief of AI. Here's everything you need to know about how to appoint one, including a job description.