Category: Digital Trailblazers
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5 Practical Insights on Co-Creating With Innovation Partners in the AI Era
Isaac Sacolick with insights from Coffee With Digital Trailblazers experts reveals the importance of co-creation and partnerships in driving innovation,. He highlights how organizations should adopt flexible governance, align technical capabilities, and foster a standardized agile way of working among employees and partners to deliver AI innovations and improve processes effectively.
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30+ AI Agents from Growing SaaS and Interesting Startups
Startups and growing SaaS, are developing AI agents that span chatbots, human-AI collaborations, and agentic AI automations. A comprehensive list categorizes these agents by industry and function, showcasing innovations that automate tasks across various sectors, such as finance, healthcare, and customer service, ultimately revolutionizing the workplace.
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Courage to Adapt: The 20+ Leadership Hats CIOs, CISOs, and CDOs Wear
CIOs, CISOs, and CDOs must embody over 20+ distinct leadership roles to effectively adapt to varying scenarios. This includes responsibilities as visionary leaders, problem solvers, and crisis managers. Successful C-leaders develop situational awareness, balancing innovation with team support, and continuously navigating complex challenges in technology and organizational dynamics.
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AI Digital Dexterity: Upskilling the Next Wave of Transformation Leadership
Digital dexterity is a crucial meta-skill for effective leadership in the genAI era. Leaders need adaptability, a willingness to experiment, and enhanced communication about AI’s role in their organizations. Emphasizing critical thinking and digital literacy is vital for preparing teams for AI’s rapid evolution, moving away from traditional management methods.
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A Short Tribute to My Dad
We said goodbye to my Dad this weekend after his short battle with cancer. My dad was an introvert, but he was the life of the party with his jokes, speeches, and dancing. He was a trendsetter but often jumped into emerging trends too early; as a data scientist before the role had a name,…
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How My Breakthrough Course Will Empower Digital Transformation Leaders in the AI Era
Digital transformation is now more crucial than ever in the AI era, shifting from a project mindset to an ongoing strategy for organizations. The introduction of AI enhances the need for continuous evolution in business operations, with leadership programs focusing on integrating AI, facilitating culture change, and tracking meaningful outcomes.
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How to Kill Floundering Experiments and Drive an AI Learning Culture
The low success rate of AI and ML experiments, typically around 30%, often reflects a narrow focus on production deployment. Effective experimentation prioritizes an AI learning culture, value demonstration, and agile delivery methods. Best practices include setting clear success criteria, regular reviews, centralized documentation, and rewarding knowledge sharing to foster an agile AI learning culture.
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From SaaS Sprawl to AI Strategy: How CIOs Consolidate and Gain Agility
SaaS sprawl and gray work significantly hinders productivity and collaboration, particularly in sectors like construction and manufacturing. Midsize organizations average 61 SaaS applications, with larger firms using about 200. CIOs are urged to audit their app inventory, reduce redundancy, and invest in low-code platforms to streamline operations and enhance digital transformation efforts.
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Cut Costs or Improve Customer Support? GenAI Says You Can Do Both
Generative AI (GenAI) enhances customer support by improving self-service capabilities, reducing costs, and personalizing experiences. Companies using agentic AI show higher self-service rates, cut resolution costs, and achieve increased customer satisfaction. This technology holds the potential to transform customer interactions through improved insights and empathetic responses, benefiting both customers and enterprises.
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Are Engineers Prepared for the Emerging Agentic AI Software Development World?
Agentic AI software development is revolutionizing low-code and no-code platform capabilities. Reports indicate a significant rise in AI-assisted coding among developers. As AI agents become more autonomous, traditional coding may decline, posing questions about the future roles of software engineers and enhancing business capabilities.
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How Appian is Inspiring with AI Agents and Transforming Low-Code App Development
The future of low-code app development is evolving with AI code generators, enabling easier, sophisticated, and scalable app creation. Appian emphasizes collaboration with AI agents to develop proprietary processes. Their AI-driven Appian Composer facilitates iterative app design, focusing on outcomes through value-based storytelling, enhancing customer experience and digital transformation.
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7 Rewarding Career Paths for the Fearless Agile Program Manager
Agile program managers are facing significant risks amid tech layoffs, with 8.3% impacted in recent cuts. As agile methodologies rise, some roles are declining. Career paths for agile program managers include transitioning to technical leadership, product management, data governance, and more. Continuous skill development and networking are essential for future opportunities.