Your Weekly AI Power-Up: 1% is RIDICULOUS!
Barry Price
AI Success Advisor ?? Helping forward thinking leaders to 100x efficiency and innovation through AI mastery, fostering a culture of continuous, AI-driven improvement. Link in About????
"You can't do today's job with yesterday's methods and be in business tomorrow."
The AI revolution isn’t coming—it’s here. Yet, despite its undeniable impact, only 1% of companies have fully integrated AI into their operations.
If you think AI adoption is slow because the technology isn’t ready, think again. The problem isn’t AI—it’s hesitation. Most companies are stuck in experimentation mode, waiting for a perfect roadmap that never arrives. Meanwhile, employees are already using AI in their work—often without clear policies, strategy, or leadership support.
It’s time to move from AI curiosity to AI mastery. The companies (and professionals) who do will lead the future. Because, as Malcolm X said, “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
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i continue to see every week, huge advances in generative AI capabilities.
1?? OpenAI Launches Custom GPT Store, Expanding AI Capabilities
2?? Google DeepMind Introduces AlphaGeometry: AI That Solves Olympiad-Level Math Problems
3?? Microsoft Copilot Now Integrated Into Windows 11, Office Suite
4?? Anthropic Unveils Claude 2.1 With Enhanced Reasoning and Context Length
5?? Apple’s Secret AI Project: A Powerful Chatbot Called ‘Apple GPT’
6?? McKinsey: AI "Superagency" Will Unlock Workplace Productivity
?? The 1% Club: What Winning AI Companies Do Differently
Why Are 99% of Companies Struggling?
McKinsey’s report identifies five major roadblocks to AI adoption—and here’s how you can overcome them with proven, real-world solutions:
1?? Lack of Clear AI Strategy & Leadership Commitment
?? The Problem: Leaders hesitate to set a clear AI strategy while employees are already using AI unofficially. Without clear policies, AI use becomes fragmented and risky.
?? The Fix: Create an AI Policy. I offer a one-hour AI Policy Workshop to for leaders to structure AI use, ensuring employees have clear, effective, and safe guidelines.
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2?? Poor Integration into Existing Workflows
?? The Problem: Many companies deploy AI as a standalone tool rather than integrating it into everyday tasks.
?? The Fix: Train employees to move beyond rudimentary tasks (like email rewriting) and show them how to apply AI to enhance their every deliverable—from crafting detailed reports and updating SOPs to personalized training and driving innovation. My AI Black Belt Training equips teams and individuals to embed AI into their daily work.
3?? Weak Data Foundations & Infrastructure
?? The Problem: Organizations believe they need to build massive AI infrastructures before they can benefit from AI.
?? The Fix: You don’t have to build your own language model! Just securely prime your favorite generative AI tool with your company’s context to generate high-value outputs. Leverage the broad knowledge already embedded in these tools.
4?? AI Skills Gap & Change Resistance
?? The Problem: Employees fear that AI will replace them rather than enhance their roles.
?? The Fix: Focus on people, not just technology. Show your team that AI can act as a super-mentor and coach—enhancing productivity rather than replacing jobs. With the AI Performance Acceleration System, I provide personalized training tailored to each individual’s work challenges and career goals.
5?? Lack of ROI Measurement & Accountability
?? The Problem: Companies struggle to quantify AI’s true impact.
?? The Fix: Start small. Keep a log of task time before and after AI implementation. Motivate with certificates of AI learning.
Real-World ROI measurements:
?? Be the AI Hero in your Company. Want to take action?
?? Book an AI Policy Workshop. ?? Enroll in AI Black Belt Training (team-focused) ?? Start AI Performance Acceleration Coaching (personalized individual growth) ?? Implement the Transformation Journal (track ROI from Day 1)
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?? Closing Thought
The AI future isn’t a distant concept—it’s happening right now. The only question is: Will you lead the transformation, or watch it happen around you? Because, as the saying goes, "AI won’t replace you. A person using AI better than you will." (Attributed to Tom Gruber, co-founder of Siri.)
Have an amazing week ahead! - be the 1%
Barry Price
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1 个月As an executive coach, I'm blown away by these AI adoption stats - only 1% is truly mind-boggling! Love how you've broken down those practical solutions to help companies move from AI hesitation to implementation. ??