Implementing Lean AI Practices for Successful Innovation with Christina Mongan

Описание: In this episode of The Lean AI Podcast, host Ben Hafele is joined by Christina Mongan, Global Director of AI Practice at Unisys.

Join them as they discuss:

Prioritizing business-driven, human-centered AI initiatives
Avoiding the pitfalls of "shiny object syndrome" in AI
Aligning AI projects with core business strategy for maximum impact
Embracing change management to support AI adoption across teams
Lessons from Christina's roles at Comcast, Vanguard, Microsoft, and Unisys
Real-world examples of AI-driven innovation and transformation

Christina Mongan has over 20 years of experience in technology and AI, with roles spanning Comcast, Vanguard, Microsoft, and currently Unisys. In her role as Global Director of AI Practice, she leads AI strategy, transformation, and client-facing AI initiatives. Her expertise includes corporate innovation, data science, and human-centered AI design.

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Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Intro
[03:33] Technology first vs. business first
[06:28] Aligning AI strategy with business top priorities
[07:10] Avoid "sprinkling" AI into broken processes and rethink workflows instead
[10:00] Balancing short-term wins with long-term AI transformation goals
[13:26] Communicating and storytelling for early AI wins across the organization
[15:41] Removing AI from the user experience
[17:18] The importance of being outcome-focused
[18:42] Spend more time in the problem space
[21:55] Creating a culture of experimentation within AI projects
[22:40] Embracing chaos and innovation in fast-moving AI spaces

Resources:

Unisys: http://www.unisys.com/
Christina Mongan:   / christinamongan  
Ben Hafele:   / ben-hafele  
Lean Startup Co: https://leanstartup.co/
Lean AI: https://leanstartup.co/services/lean-ai

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