This guest podcast, originally aired on People Tech, features Mark Feffer and Pragya Gupta, Chief Product and Technology Officer at isolved, as they explore AI's growing impact on HR. In this episode, they discuss shadow AI, automation, and the ethical considerations shaping today’s AI applications in HR. Pragya shares insights on how AI is transforming daily HR tasks, enhancing personalization, and streamlining strategic decisions across organizations.

People Tech with Mark Feffer and Pragya Gupta on AI’s Role in HR

In this episode of Strategic Leadership in the AI Era, Brian C Jensen addresses the common challenges organizations face when adopting AI. From technical hurdles like data quality and infrastructure to financial constraints and cultural resistance, Brian provides actionable strategies to overcome these obstacles. He shares real-world examples of businesses navigating these challenges and highlights key approaches such as piloting small projects, engaging stakeholders early, and aligning teams around shared objectives. By focusing on clear goals, continuous training, and cross-functional collaboration, organizations can successfully integrate AI and unlock its transformative potential.

Key Takeaways:

- Overcome technical and data-related challenges by investing in data management tools and conducting regular audits.
- Start small with pilot projects to demonstrate ROI and build confidence in AI solutions.
- Engage employees early and offer training to reduce resistance and foster collaboration.

Consider the barriers to AI adoption in your organization. How can you address them with a clear plan, employee engagement, and small pilot projects? Don’t forget to follow and share this episode with others interested in overcoming AI challenges!

Overcoming Challenges in AI Adoption

Featuring insights from CIO Rani Johnson, this episode provides a practical playbook for navigating the complexities of AI implementation. Johnson shares her experiences and guidance, emphasizing the importance of building awareness and excitement around AI, making AI tools readily accessible to employees, and empowering AI champions to drive adoption. The discussion moves beyond initial steps to explore functional AI, highlighting the need for careful consideration of use cases, responsible AI programs, and a willingness to learn from inevitable mistakes. The episode also addresses AI investment, emphasizing the need for updated software review processes, AI advisory councils, flexible evaluation criteria, and a focus on high-impact use cases. Finally, the discussion underscores the evolving role of IT leaders in demystifying AI and fostering a culture of learning and experimentation to ultimately make work more meaningful and joyful. https://blog.workday.com/en-us/fy26-ct-podcast-fow-blueprint-for-ai-adoption-enus.html

The CIO Playbook for AI Adoption - Future of Work Podcast

Welcome to *AI with Shaily*, hosted by Shailendra Kumar, a male presenter passionate about the evolving role of AI in social media. In this engaging episode, Shaily explores the exciting trend of AI integration, especially tools like ChatGPT, becoming a significant part of our daily digital interactions by 2025. 🤖✨

He highlights that over half of marketers (56%) are actively using AI in their social media strategies, with about a third fully embracing it and nearly half still experimenting. This shift is compared to a high-stakes cooking show where AI is the new secret ingredient, with ChatGPT acting as the star spice that helps brands create engaging posts, respond to questions, and boost authentic interactions. 🍳🌶️

Shaily dives deeper into how generative AI is not just about content creation but also transforming social media strategies by pushing creative boundaries and enabling personalized, innovative approaches that were once unimaginable. This evolution prompts an important question about user acceptance: Are people genuinely welcoming AI chatbots as digital companions, or is there lingering hesitation? 🤔💬

Drawing from his personal experience, Shaily shares a story about his initial skepticism when integrating AI chatbots into campaigns. However, he observed that audiences engaged warmly, interacting and even joking with the bots, which showed him that AI can amplify the human touch rather than replace it. He likens AI to a polite, knowledgeable assistant who never sleeps, enhancing the user experience. 🧑‍💻🤝

For creators and marketers, Shaily offers a practical tip: start small with AI by using it to answer FAQs or generate ideas. This approach helps build trust with audiences and identifies where AI truly adds value without overwhelming users. 💡📈

To conclude, Shaily quotes Alan Turing, emphasizing that while we can only see a short distance ahead, there is much work to be done in AI’s journey in social media. The future promises exciting possibilities and innovations. 🚀🔮

He invites listeners to stay connected through YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Medium for more AI insights and stories, encouraging them to subscribe and share their opinions on whether they are “team AI chatbot buddy” or prefer sticking to human friends. 🗣️💬

Shaily signs off warmly, reminding everyone to keep their curiosity alive and their algorithms friendly, leaving a positive and inspiring note on the ongoing AI adventure. 🌟🤗

AI in Social Media 2025: ChatGPT as Your New Digital Sidekick

Welcome to *AI with Shaily*, hosted by Shailendra Kumar, a passionate male AI practitioner and author who brings listeners the latest and most captivating news from the world of artificial intelligence. 🎙️🤖

In this episode, Shailendra dives deep into the current trends and challenges in AI adoption and innovation. He highlights a recent IBM study forecasting that by 2025, AI-enabled workflows in businesses will grow eightfold. This means companies will increasingly rely on smarter decision-making and automation to operate more efficiently, saving both time and money. Shailendra shares a personal anecdote about introducing AI to a client’s workflow, overcoming initial skepticism, and witnessing the transformative power of AI firsthand—like a "magic trick grounded in math." ✨📈

However, the journey isn’t without its bumps. A report from Ramp suggests that AI adoption among corporations may be plateauing. Despite the hype, this leveling off prompts important questions: Are businesses pausing to reconsider their AI strategies, or are we hitting the current limits of AI technology’s maturity? 🤔📉

Adding to the complexity, Apple researchers have uncovered a significant limitation in large reasoning AI models—they experience a "complete accuracy collapse" when tackling complex problems. This finding challenges the dream of fully scalable artificial general intelligence (AGI) and reminds us that while AI is powerful, it still has a way to go before it can truly think like humans. 🧠⚠️

On a brighter note, innovation continues to flourish. Shailendra spotlights Indicium’s AI Data Squads, which use intelligent AI agents and dbt to speed up complex data migrations to platforms like Databricks. This kind of behind-the-scenes AI work is revolutionizing how companies handle massive data infrastructures, proving AI’s value beyond just flashy chatbots. 🛠️💡

For those involved with corporate data, Shailendra offers a bonus tip: watch out for agentic AI tools. These emerging technologies are becoming crucial in easing data migration challenges and enhancing data reliability, making them game-changers in enterprise data management. 💾🚀

Wrapping up, Shailendra invites listeners to reflect on what they believe is the biggest obstacle to AI reaching its full potential—is it technological limits, trust issues, or something else? He leaves everyone with a powerful quote from AI pioneer Andrew Ng: “AI is the new electricity.” Just as electricity revolutionized the world, AI’s impact will be transformative—if we understand both its strengths and its limitations. ⚡🌍

Listeners are encouraged to follow Shailendra Kumar on YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Medium for more insightful AI news and stories. He warmly invites everyone to share their thoughts in the comments, fostering a community of learning and growth. Don’t forget to subscribe to *AI with Shaily* for the freshest AI updates delivered straight to your ears! 🎧👍

Thanks for tuning in to *AI with Shaily*—where artificial intelligence meets real life! Catch you next time! 👋🤖✨

AI with Shaily: The Reality and Future of AI Adoption and Innovation

The future of work is not about mastering a static set of skills, but about cultivating the agility to continuously acquire new ones. Explore the implications of shifting to a skills-based organization, and what parts of your talent strategy will experience the biggest transformations.

The New Skills Landscape: What Really Matters When AI Gets Adopted - Future of Work Podcast

Michael Hides, SVP at Associated Bank, discusses how AI is helping small businesses streamline tasks, reduce costs and focus on growth. While some fear job loss, he sees AI as a tool for efficiency and expansion. He’s cautiously optimistic about the economy, with clearer trends expected by fall. 

07/31/2025: Michael Hides - AI, Efficiency, and Optimism: Associated Bank’s Michael Hides on the Future of Business

Brian C. Jensen is the CEO of Legacy Global Consulting, Inc., a leading management consulting firm that has set industry benchmarks for excellence and innovation. Under his stewardship, the company has grown exponentially, carving a niche in providing strategic solutions to complex business challenges.

With over a decade of experience in the management consulting arena, Brian has honed his skills in a myriad of sectors, ranging from strategy formulation to digital transformation, and from risk management to organizational design. His expertise is not just limited to theoretical knowledge; it’s grounded in real-world applications, having collaborated with a diverse range of clients, both domestic and international.

Unlock the secrets of data mastery with Shailendra, a 27-year veteran in AI, ML, and Data Science, driving AU$ 6 Billion in transformative value. As the author of 'Making Money out of Data,' their strategies redefine digital success. With expertise honed at IBM and Accenture, they drive innovation and data monetization. Explore how loyalty programs like Flybuys and Everyday Rewards revolutionize business—connect with Shaily today.

Workday is the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. 

Workday is used by more than 11,000 organizations around the world and across industries– from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

Some of Associated Bank's most well-respected financial leaders offer their analysis of current events in the financial world. You won't want to miss these conversations. From discussing local commercial real estate to assessing national and global economic trends to dissecting political implications on the banking industry – anything is fair game.

The buying cycle for enterprise software and technology shouldn't be a power struggle between departments. 3Sixty Insights is a research, advisory, and consulting firm providing deep understanding of how to bridge the gap in perception and priorities between stakeholders. Through our research, we unearth strategic approaches for streamlining the decision-making process, successfully managing solutions, and maximizing value from business software and technology investments.

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