How to Lead your Organization's Al-Transformation • Rasmus Lystrøm • GOTO 2024

Key Takeaways

• AI transformation is not just about adopting new technology, but about transforming how businesses operate and developing strategy.
• It’s essential to have a strategy and prioritize empowerment to make it work.
• Building a platform is not the solution, but rather empowering people to work in new ways.
• AI should not be used for menial tasks, but for creative and high-value work.
• Data sovereignty and control are crucial, ensuring that AI systems do not compromise security.
• Empowerment means giving people the authority and autonomy to make decisions.
• AI companies should not dictate what we need, but rather listen to our requirements.
• Microsoft Copilot is just one example of AI, and it’s essential to understand its capabilities and limitations.
• AI transformation is not easy and requires a significant amount of effort and resources.
• The speaker recommends building small things that work, getting them to production, and learning from them.
• AI should be used to augment human capabilities, not replace them.
• IT departments should not be the bottleneck, and people should be empowered to work in new ways.
• AI should be designed to make our lives easier, not complicated.
• Premature optimization is the root of all evil, and it’s essential to find a balance between functionality and simplicity.
• AI should be used to automate repetitive tasks, freeing humans to focus on high-value work.
• The speaker emphasizes the importance of trust and communication in AI transformation.
• AI should not be used as a tool for fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD).
• The speaker concludes that AI transformation requires change, and it’s essential to have a willingness to adapt to new technology and ways of working.