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Generative AI: Moving Past the Hype to Practical Impact
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GenAI has the potential to address pain points across industries while delivering measurable value. In this episode of The Fuse & the Flint, Doug Gapinski and Steve Hennegan discuss strategies for adopting AI responsibly and sustainably, focusing on the importance of data quality, transparency, and compliance. By transitioning from hype to outcome-driven applications, enterprise leaders can use AI as a strategic driver for growth.
- (01:13) - Overcoming the Trough of Disillusionment
- (04:46) - Choosing the Right AI Partner
- (08:26) - Early AI Wins and Strategic Use Cases
Doug Gapinski: Senior Account & Delivery Director
With over a decade of experience as a team lead and project manager, Doug Gapinski is a Seattle-based Account Director managing long-term product builds with volatile scope. He advocates for quality, transparency, and a shared understanding of project constraints while applying agile methodologies across decentralized teams.
Steve Hennegan: Director of Client Strategy & Engagement
As a dedicated sales leader, Steve Hennegan has a successful track record selling software solutions to a wide range of organizations. With a focus on solution/consultative selling approaches, Steve develops long-term partnerships with his clients where he drives revenue by solving complex technical challenges. Steve has served as project director, account director and team lead on a number of individual projects.
Key Points:
- Focus on clarity of purpose by identifying specific problems to solve rather than adopting AI for its own sake.
- Effective AI implementation relies on a partner with a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring collaboration across design, product, and development. Prioritize high-quality, secure data and provide opportunities for mentorship to enable long-term internal capabilities, making AI adoption sustainable.
- Initial projects like automating repetitive tasks provide low-risk opportunities to experiment with AI and build confidence in its value.
Resources:
- Overcoming AI Fatigue: Building Real-World AI Software Solutions
- AI and Law: Navigating Emerging Legislation
If you’re interested in learning more about the topics we covered on today’s episode, be sure to check out the related articles and resources and you can always reach out directly to a member of our team if you’d like to explore whether GenAI is right for your organization.
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