Practical and proven AI deployment strategies for non-technical business leaders are essential for navigating the complexities of artificial intelligence. In this insightful discussion, Sol Rashidi shares her extensive experience from launching IBM Watson in 2011, offering a pragmatic approach to implementing AI in your organization. She outlines frameworks for establishing an AI strategy, selecting use cases, preparing non-technical teams, and overcoming common challenges in deployment. Rashidi simplifies the concept of AI, making it accessible for business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. The book features real-world use cases across ten industries, including retail, healthcare, and agriculture, as well as insights from various functions such as supply chain and legal. It provides techniques for securing executive-level buy-in for ambitious AI initiatives while using jargon-free language to clarify complex topics. With practical advice grounded in real experience rather than hype, this guide is tailored for executives, managers, directors, founders, and other non-technical leaders. It equips readers with the tools needed to successfully deploy AI, aiming for business goals like growth, productivity, and efficiency without relying solely on increasing headcount.
