Integrating AI: Step-by-step plan for leaders

Integrating AI: Step-by-step guide for leaders

Transform your organization with AI

For leaders, it’s clear that they can cultivate a culture of embracing change, foster innovative values, and empower their people with the power of artificial intelligence (AI).

Based on the 2024 Future of Professionals Report, prepare for an AI-future with this step-by-step plan from

• Getting started
• What to do next
• Strategic planning

Skills

Almost one-third of professionals believe their organization is moving “too slowly” in terms of AI integration, and they fear this may lead to a loss of competitive advantage and cost implications.

• Create a team skills assessment on AI benefits
• Implement a training program based on skill gaps
• Develop an AI-ready talent strategy

Responsibility

To build trust in AI, over 60% of respondents believe human reviews and data security are considered vital for responsible AI use.

• Conduct a security audit
• Establish AI principles for ethical AI usage
• Monitor AI updates and regulations

Productivity

Despite working full weeks, 54% of professionals feel they do not have enough time to achieve everything in their role. With AI time-savings, almost 200 hours per person could be freed up in 2025.

• Launch a pilot project to add AI for low-risk workflows
• Assess AI impact based on feedback 
• Scale AI integrations with ongoing tracking for long-term success

Value

Professionals can already see opportunities for their teams to deliver greater quality and value in the future. Most notably, 59% see opportunities to handle large volumes of data more effectively.

• Explore new AI use cases for your team
• Run use case trials and evaluate potential value
• Develop a strategic plan to integrate AI in the organization

Read more about the three areas these categories revolve around and stay ahead of the AI-powered future.