Is Your Company Prepared for AI?

Cisco recently published their annual AI Readiness Index and it's filled with interesting revelations about enterprise companies' state of readiness when it comes to embracing AI.

One pillar that stood out to me was Culture. According to the report, almost 30% of companies face resistance from employees when it comes to adopting AI. This isn't surprising, as there's a mix of fear as well as uncertainty about how AI might impact their jobs. But as a company, it's going to be extremely difficult to remain competitive without embracing AI and integrating it into your operations and strategy.

So, how might you go about about shifting the culture within your company? Here's 5 steps I've seen work well and also align with Cisco's recommendations.

1. Leadership must actively champion AI by setting a clear, strategic vision that aligns with the company's long-term goals
2. Address the fear of AI by reframing it as a tool that handles tedious tasks to empower employees to focus on creative and strategic aspects of their roles.
3. Foster internal community for sharing AI use cases and experiences to inspire employees to explore AI's potential through peer-driven learning and support.
4. Provide opportunities for upskilling to ensure employees have the confidence and skills to effectively use AI tools.
5. Celebrate and reward AI achievements to inspire others and encourage exploration of innovative possibilities across the organization.

Watch my short video to learn more about how to implement these steps. Good luck!