The AI-Savvy Leader
Nine Ways to Take Back Control and Make AI Work
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Harvard Business Review Press
Published:18th Jun '24
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This insightful guide empowers leaders to effectively navigate AI transformation, ensuring successful and responsible implementation within their organizations through nine key actions.
In The AI-Savvy Leader, David De Cremer addresses a critical issue facing organizations today: the role of leadership in navigating the rapid transformation brought on by artificial intelligence. As AI technologies permeate various sectors, many leaders have unintentionally stepped back, allowing tech teams to dictate strategies and investment decisions. This shift has left a gap in leadership, which is particularly concerning as the need for responsible oversight becomes paramount. The author emphasizes that without proactive involvement from leaders, businesses may face a wave of failures in AI implementation that could hinder their growth and innovation potential.
The book outlines nine essential actions that leaders must undertake to harness AI effectively and responsibly. De Cremer draws on fundamental leadership skills such as vision creation, communication, and strategic execution, illustrating how these can be adapted to the unique challenges posed by AI. Rather than delving into the technical intricacies of AI technologies, The AI-Savvy Leader serves as a guide for leaders to reclaim their role in the AI narrative, ensuring that their organizations are not only adopting AI but doing so in a way that aligns with their core values and objectives.
Ultimately, The AI-Savvy Leader is a call to action for leaders to engage with AI thoughtfully and strategically. By embracing their responsibilities, leaders can drive their organizations toward a future where AI enhances productivity and fosters growth for both the company and its workforce. This book equips leaders with the insights needed to navigate the complexities of AI, ensuring they remain at the forefront of this transformative era.
Advance Praise for The AI-Savvy Leader:
"David De Cremer sees through the hype surrounding AI and absolutely nails the key drivers behind AI failures. This is an essential read for business leaders who want to thrive in the AI economy. He shows us how we need human leadership more than ever!" — Linda Avery, former Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Verizon; former Chief Data Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
"A masterful guide offering invaluable insights for business leaders seeking a thoughtful approach to harnessing AI's potential and seamlessly bridging the gap between people and technology." — Francisco Veloso, Dean, INSEAD; former Dean, Imperial College Business School
"This book may be the best investment a leader will make to ensure their company's AI efforts don't fail. So many books today are long on explaining the problems and short on the solutions. This one is a rare exception." — Nancy Brown, General Partner, Oak HC/FT
"How can we ensure that our leaders are in charge of driving successful AI adoption? This book provides clear answers to this question and illustrates exactly what leaders need to do. After reading this book, you'll feel and act like an AI-savvy leader!" — Anu Rathninde, President, Asia Pacific, Johnson Controls
"This book takes the AI conversation to a deeper, more human, and actionable level. An excellent counterbalance to what has been an overwhelmingly technology-led narrative." — Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice, London Business School; author, Redesigning Work
"This book is an outstanding and vital resource for all leaders seeking to assure successful implementation of AI, with the ideal balance of theoretical viewpoints and real-world, forward-thinking perspectives." — Rick LeBlanc, President and CEO, NELCO Worldwide
ISBN: 9781647826239
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224 pages