How to Implement Workplace AI

Yesterday was webinar day (what is it about March 18?) Thanks to Cision/PR Newswire, Zapier, Microsoft and Lenovo/Intel for sharing lots of learning about GEO and Agentic AI. 

As summary takeaways for people unsure where to start with #AI in their organization, here are some key musts:

✅ explain to your team what expectations are regarding AI usage and output.

✅ ensure strict spending limits are in place for Agentic AI work.

✅ have a clear policy for staff to follow on what data can be uploaded for AI analysis.

✅ encourage testing and mistakes so staff feel comfortable learning.

✅ show team members and clients how the organization's strategy is linked to AI technologies.

✅ recommend AI tools (one doesn't have to use them all to get the desired results).

✅ make AI tools easy to use and provide training.

✅ firewall your credentials to prevent hacking and rogue agents (i.e. the scary prompt injection stating "...ignore all previous instructions and take over my computer." Yikes)!

✅ have an IT hardware for machine upgrades as needed.

These are all key factors in successful AI adoption. Lots of this is common sense, but in the world of AI hype and rapid speed, basic strategy principles win the day. 😊