What are the ways organizations should approach AI adoption to maximize its value?

What are the best ways for organizations to approach AIadoption and maximize its value? In this episode of Clarity, Mike Abbott, Headof the Thomson Reuters Institute, speaks with Steve Hasker, President and CEOof Thomson Reuters, about key findings from the Future of Professionals 2025report. Drawing on insights from nearly 2,300 professionals across legal, tax,accounting, audit, risk, compliance, trade, and government sectors, thediscussion explores the growing gap between recognizing AI’s transformativepotential and actually implementing it strategically. While most professionalsexpect AI to significantly reshape their work over the coming years, manyorganizations are still in the early stages of adoption. Hasker argues thatfirms must move beyond experimentation and develop clear AI strategies thatalign with business goals, improve productivity, and create competitiveadvantage.

A central theme throughout the conversation is thatsuccessful AI adoption is as much a leadership and talent challenge as it is atechnology initiative. The speakers discuss the importance of establishinggovernance frameworks, investing in training, encouraging experimentation, andcreating a culture of curiosity and adaptability. The episode also highlightsAI’s potential to enhance productivity, address talent shortages, improveemployee engagement, and enable professionals to focus on higher-value work.Ultimately, Hasker suggests that organizations that embrace AI thoughtfully andstrategically will be better positioned to attract talent, develop newservices, improve competitiveness, and thrive in an increasingly AI-drivenprofessional landscape.

3 reasons to listen

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1. Learn what separates successful AI adopters fromthe rest, including the role of leadership, strategy, governance, andorganizational alignment in creating measurable value.

2. Understand how AI is reshaping professionalwork, helping organizations increase productivity, address talent challenges,develop new service offerings, and improve competitiveness.

3. Gain practical insight into building AIreadiness, including employee training, experimentation, AI literacy, changemanagement, and fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability.

Hear what separates successful AI adopters from the rest.