1st Edition
AI iQ for a Human-Focused Future Strategy, Talent, and Culture
AI iQ for a Human-Focused Future: Strategy, Talent, and Culture offers a pioneering approach to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) in business, emphasizing a business strategy first mindset over a technology-centric one.
The book challenges the usual hype surrounding AI, advocating for a more realistic perspective. It delves into the evolution of AI, from traditional data science and machine learning to GenAI, all through the lens of strategic business application. Unlike other texts, it moves away from case studies, favoring practical, real-world advice from extensive field experience. The book presents strategies for creating an environment that not only accepts but thrives on AI, focusing on strategic leadership, talent development, and inclusivity. It highlights crucial roles, such as the Chief AI Officer, and emphasizes the importance of diversity in AI teams.
Uniquely, each chapter concludes with key takeaways, offering actionable steps and implementation tips. This practical approach transforms theoretical concepts into actionable business strategies, providing leaders with the tools to apply AI initiatives effectively in their organizations.
This book is more than an informative resource; it's a practical toolkit for any business leader aiming to navigate the evolving landscape of AI and GenAI, ensuring their organization is prepared for sustainable growth and success in an AI-driven future.
Dr. Seth Dobrin is a renowned artificial intelligence (AI) and data science leader known for his transformative work. At Monsanto, he revolutionized agriculture by integrating AI to enhance farming through precision agriculture. As IBM's first Global Chief AI Officer, he led the IBM Data Science Elite Team, driving ethical AI development and diversity across multiple projects. His leadership was instrumental in IBM's AI and data transformation.
He continued his journey by founding Qantm AI, championing a human-focused approach centered on ethical AI in business. His work at Qantm AI guides Fortune 500 companies and Private Equity firms in developing responsible AI strategies. A strong advocate for diversity and against technological colonialism, he supports organizations like WLDA and Wonder Women Tech. His multidisciplinary expertise, combining molecular and cellular biology with industry experience, sets AI leadership benchmarks, shaping its future to be responsible, ethical, and inclusive.
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 01 The Foundation
Chapter 02 The Uncomfortable Truth About AI
Chapter 03 Connection to Tangible Value
Chapter 04 AI-Ready Culture
Chapter 05 Organizational Structure
Chapter 06 Infrastructure Readiness
Chapter 07 Data Readiness
Chapter 08 AI Readiness
Chapter 09 Generative Artificial Intelli-gence Readiness
Chapter 10 Compliance Readiness
Chapter 11 Assessing your Readiness
Chapter 12 Chief AI Officer, One Leader for AI
Chapter 13 Pulling it all together to build your AI iQ
Biography
Dr. Seth Dobrin is a renowned artificial intelligence (AI) and data science leader known for his transformative work. At Monsanto, he revolutionized agriculture by integrating AI to enhance farming through precision agriculture. As IBM's first Global Chief AI Officer, he led the IBM Data Science Elite Team, driving ethical AI development and diversity across multiple projects. His leadership was instrumental in IBM's AI and data transformation.
He continued his journey by founding Qantm AI, championing a human-focused approach centered on ethical AI in business. His work at Qantm AI guides Fortune 500 companies and Private Equity firms in developing responsible AI strategies. A strong advocate for diversity and against technological colonialism, he supports organizations like WLDA and Wonder Women Tech. His multidisciplinary expertise, combining molecular and cellular biology with industry experience, sets AI leadership benchmarks, shaping its future to be responsible, ethical, and inclusive.
As a renowned expert in the field, Dobrin shines a light on the importance of artificial intelligence within organizations. AI is no longer futuristic; it is a present-day technological reality offering vast potential for businesses across multiple sectors. Dobrin's strategic and practical insights will assist leaders in evaluating their existing business strategies and, to hopefully embrace the full potential of AI capabilities whilst recognizing the challenges it presents from a legal, privacy and ethical perspective, in order to shape and develop an AI governance framework that creates sustainable and long-term success.
– Jenna Franklin, Partner in Data, Privacy and AI at Stephenson Harwood, LLP
Dive into a journey where AI meets heart and strategy in business. This book isn't just a guide; it's an intimate Masterclass with a wise friend who's walked the path of integrating AI in business and in everyday life. Dr. Seth Dobrin teaches us to use AI not just as a tool but as a partner in achieving greater organizational strategy and impact. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and benefits of AI and Gen AI and gently challenges the hype, guiding us through its evolution with insightful takeaways and action steps we can use immediately. It's a beacon for leaders seeking to blend AI with humanity, focusing on nurturing talent, streamlining processes, and building inclusive culture within their organization. Let this book inspire you to lead with both innovation and soul in the AI era.
– Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder and CEO, Wonder Women Tech
Have you been named as Chief AI Officer? Are you a C-Suite leader whose organization is trying to figure out how to think about AI and how to derive business value from AI? Are you immersed in the AI ecosystem of your organization but not sure how all of the pieces fit together?
If you want to raise your “AI iQ” Seth Dobrin’s book provides a practical approach to help you guide your organization’s AI transformation journey. Together your leadership team and key stakeholders need to determine how AI can and will reshape your business, and what will it take to make your organization “AI-ready”. The book is like having a master class series with Seth, who brings his years of expertise as a recognized AI leader.
Each chapter takes you further into the dimensions of AI that will drive your organization’s decisions regarding AI transformation, innovation and responsibility. I agree with his use of on-going readiness assessments to shape the roadmap and measure progress along the way. The AI landscape continues to rapidly evolve—the “key points and actions” at the end of each chapter give you a starter kit to move forward and to adjust as conditions change.
– Nancy Ellis Morgan, CEO, Ellis Morgan Enterprises and Former Intelligence Community Chief Data Officer
Unlike other publications, this book shifts the narrative from a technology-centric perspective to a strategy-first mindset, aligning AI implementation with overarching business goals rooted in human-focused values. It challenges the prevailing hype around AI, offering a refreshingly realistic perspective on its evolution, from traditional data science to the transformative power of generative AI (GenAI).
What sets this book apart is its emphasis on practicality and real-world advice derived from extensive field experience, moving beyond mere case studies. The strategies outlined for fostering an AI-embracing environment are invaluable, focusing on strategic leadership, talent development, and practical steps for implementation. The book not only identifies the critical role of the Chief AI Officer but also underscores the significance of diversity within AI teams.
In a world inundated with AI literature, "AI iQ for a Human-Focused Future" stands out as a beacon of wisdom, guiding leaders towards a future where AI seamlessly integrates with human values, transforming businesses for the better.
– Neil Taylor, Mastercard
AI iQ for a Human-Focused Future: Strategy, Talent, and Culture provides a compelling argument for the need to address the issue of AI governance. Powerful and transformational technologies, throughout history, have been always followed by new business models that have changed the way we manage people, systems, and processes. And when the hype and the dust of the generative AI settle down, business leaders will be faced with the question of “How can I implement this technology in a responsible and in an engaging way?” Seth's book addresses exactly this question with the clarity and insights that engage the reader.
– Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane, author, professor, and Government advisor
Member Expert of the US/ISO Group tasked with the draft of the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Artificial Management System
There’s far too much hype about AI. For starters, it’s been around for years, steering our cars and shuffling our playlists. Much of the excitement about new, generative AI approaches such as ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion stems from the fact that they’re consumer friendly—they literally have no learning curve, and will help you to use them. But as Seth points out in AI iQ for a Human-Focused Future, we’d be wrong to dismiss this as mere hyperbole. Such technologies are poised to change how we work, play, live, and even see ourselves as a species. The book takes a rigorous approach to the changes every CIO will face in the coming months and years, laying out the technical, cultural, and legal issues ahead. If you’re planning on transforming your organization with AI, this is a guidebook; and if you’re not, you’ll soon be obsolete.
– Alistair Croll, Author, Lean Analytics
