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Adapting Organizational Culture to AI

October 2023
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Tectonic shifts in technology can be either a boon or a bane for your company culture. No area is this more flagrant in than in data & AI. How can leaders foster a culture of curiosity, performance, and psychological safety with data & AI? How can drive succesful change management and build a resilient mindset within their workforce? Join Glenn Hofmann, Former Chief Analytics Officer at New York Life Insurance as he shares the ins and outs of building a data & AI-first culture. 

Summary

The dialogue explores the significant influence of generative AI on organizational culture, highlighting AI's dual nature as a potential advantage and a source of worry for businesses. Glenn Hoffman, former Chief Analytics Officer at New York Life Insurance, offers his perspective on how leaders can utilize AI to encourage a culture of curiosity, psychological safety, and performance. The conversation focuses on the importance of AI applications that prioritize human interaction in industries like banking and insurance. Hoffman discusses the role of data literacy and the potential for AI to improve efficiency and data insights. The session also addresses the challenges of integrating AI, including data infrastructure, governance, and the necessary cultural change to embrace AI. The dialogue ends with a glance at the future of generative AI and the changing role of data professionals, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible AI practices.

Key Takeaways:

  • Generative AI introduces both opportunities and hurdles for organizational culture and workforce morale.
  • AI applications that focus on human interaction are essential in industries that value personal interaction, such as banking and insurance.
  • Data literacy and the capacity to utilize AI for data insights are becoming increasingly vital.
  • Successful AI integration requires solid data infrastructure, governance, and cultural change.
  • Responsible AI practices and ethics are vital as AI technology evolves.

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Human-Centric AI Applications

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e integrated with a focus on improving the human experience. Hoffman emphasizes the need for AI to enhance human roles rather than replace them. AI can provide tools for customer service representatives, improving customer interactions. In financial advising, AI can assist in preparing materials that are comprehensive and accurate, allowing advisors to focus on personalized client interactions. "The goal is to enable people to be more efficient and knowledgeable," Hoffman states. The aim is to create AI that supports and enhances human roles rather than overshadowing them.

Data Literacy and AI Efficiency

Hoffman underscores the importance of data literacy in the age of AI. Generative AI can uncover data insights that enhance job efficiency, but it calls for a workforce that is comfortable with data. Valerie Logan's concept of data literacy as vital for utilizing AI was echoed during the discussion. Hoffman believes that understanding data's role in AI models, such as knowing the sources and quality of the data used, is key. "Data skills are more important than ever," he asserts, emphasizing the need for organizations to invest in upskilling their employees to work effectively with AI.

Challenges of AI Integration

Integrating AI is not without its hurdles. Organizations must have a solid data infrastructure and tech stack to support AI applications. Hoffman points out that generative AI calls for iterative development and maintenance, similar to predictive modeling. Organizations need to modify their data infrastructure to handle unstructured data effectively. Additionally, AI adoption requires a cultural change within organizations, where employees are motivated to experiment and innovate with AI tools. "True operational deployment of new technology tends to be slower than people think," Hoffman cautions, highlighting the complexity of integrating AI into business processes.

Responsible AI Practices

As AI technologies evolve, the importance of responsible AI practices cannot be overstated. Hoffman discusses the need for AI ethics guidelines, emphasizing that companies must act ethically even as regulations lag. Organizations should establish procedures and training programs to ensure ethical AI use. He emphasizes the importance of having committees to oversee AI ethics and governance. "Responsible AI or AI ethics is a real important issue," Hoffman notes, advocating for a structured approach to ensure AI technologies are used responsibly and ethically. This includes safeguarding data privacy and ensuring AI applications align with organizational values.


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