AI Webinars and Speaking

AI Strategy Development and Implementation

CTS facilitates executive and leadership teams in forming a clear AI vision aligned with the firm's objectives. This involves identifying opportunities and developing a roadmap showing how AI and workflow optimization can deliver measurable performance improvements.

When Ron helps align AI with strategic objectives, he brings more than Gen AI skills. Ron has 14 years experience in strategic performance consulting. He has Balanced Scorecard certification with Drs. Kaplan and Norton, a Six Sigma Black Belt, and is the author of a best-selling book on measuring strategic performance. 

Responsibilities

• Define an AI roadmap aligned with strategic goals
• Identify AI use cases for pilots that move strategic metrics
• Pinpoint and prioritize AI projects with the potential to transform operational processes
• Assist in scaling AI optimization throughout the firm 

Impact

• Increase competitive advantage by accelerating time to strategic objectives
• Accelerate operational productivity by removing workflow bottlenecks
• Increased agility in adapting to AI platforms and business changes
• Developing a culture of AI adoption and innovation

Integrating AI into the firm's fabric often requires a cultural shift. It is critical that AI becomes a tool for augmenting human capabilities and in building a culture where professionals and staff are encouraged to incorporate AI into their workflows. This cultural transformation is essential for maximizing the benefits of AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for AI as a catalyst for innovation and productivity
• Develop and implement AI literacy programs across all organizational levels
• Encourage using AI-driven tools to improve decision-making, productivity, and quality

Impact

• Increase the adoption of AI at all levels in your firm
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

CTS can advise on the selection and deployment of AI technologies, ensuring systems are scalable, redundant, and can integrate with existing systems. This involves staying abreast of emerging AI tools and platforms to maintain a robust and future-proof AI infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Ensure AI solutions are scalable and compatible with current IT ecosystems.
• Oversee the maintenance and continuous improvement of AI systems.

Impact

• Robust and adaptable AI infrastructure. 
• Seamless integration of AI into business operations.
• Sustained technological competitiveness.

The quality and consistency of data and documents are key to accuracy and high-performance with AI. CTS works with IT to set data governance practices that ensure data quality, system redundancy, accessibility, and security. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across the business
• Advise on selecting vendors, data analytics tools and techniques to prepare data, extract insights, and inform AI designs 

Impact

• Poor data management is the second highest cause of failure in AI initiatives. Data management is key.
• Accurate and accessible data means better business outcomes and strategic advantage. 
• Valid, clean data is needed to train good AI models and get better AI-driven solutions.

Staying up with the constantly evolving AI landscape requires constant monitoring, research, testing, and evaluation. CTS can spearhead efforts to explore new AI technologies and methodologies, ensuring your firm remains at the forefront of industry advancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research projects investigating emerging AI technologies and their potential applications. 
• Partner with commercial developers, industry associations, and research organizations to improve knowledge exchange and innovation.
• Oversee the development and protection of AI-related intellectual property, including patents and proprietary algorithms.

Impact

• Done correctly, innovation can position your firm as a leader in your field.
• Developing proprietary AI solutions can open new revenue streams and market opportunities.
• Active participation in research can enhance your firm's reputation as a thought leader in AI.