#9 - Quick Bytes: The AI Usage Gap: From Shadow Innovation to Strategic Advantage

This episode explores how organizations can bridge the gap between individual AI innovation and a cohesive organizational AI strategy. Highlighting studies that show a significant percentage of marketers and journalists using AI informally, it emphasizes the need for clear communication and governance to mitigate risks and capture innovation. The discussion touches on barriers like fear, unclear policies, and lack of training, which hinder open AI adoption. To build a successful AI strategy, executives must establish clear governance, build trust through transparency, and create recognition programs to foster a supportive learning culture. The episode promotes translating technical metrics into tangible business outcomes and preparing for the next deep dive into creating a culture that embraces AI.