516. Turning AI Promise into Reality

<p>In this episode of the Transform Now podcast, host Michael Marchuk sits down with Russell Halper, CEO of InsideKitchen and a 20-year veteran in enterprise transformation. Russell specializes in &quot;adoption architecture&quot;, the missing layer between deploying AI and actually getting business value out of it.</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s what we cover:</p><p>🔹 Why building an AI model is the starting gate, not the finish line.</p><p>🔹 How to redesign workflows for AI, instead of just bolting it onto broken processes.</p><p>🔹 Balancing human accountability with the rise of agentic AI.</p><p>🔹 Why domain expertise is critical for complex operations like supply chain.</p><p>🔹 How leaders can cut through the &quot;agent washing&quot; hype and build a &quot;no-regret&quot; AI roadmap for 2026 and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>2:38 - Why 42% of enterprises abandon AI initiatives</p><p>5:44 - The operator mindset vs. traditional consulting</p><p>8:35 - Change management &amp; the human element of AI</p><p>13:30 - Redefining human accountability with agentic AI</p><p>17:00 - Redesigning workflows for AI vs. bolting it on</p><p>24:30 - Engaging detractors and managing resistance</p><p>26:30 - Why 95% of GenAI pilots fail to scale</p><p>31:20 - The importance of domain expertise in supply chain AI</p><p>38:50 - Cutting through the &quot;agent washing&quot; hype</p><p>44:10 - Advice for CEOs: Building a &quot;no-regret&quot; AI roadmap</p><p> </p><p>Visit us on our socials:</p><p>🦾 Get started with SS&amp;C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU</p><p>🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp</p><p>✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G</p><p>🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz</p><p>📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf</p><p>💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP</p><p>🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX</p><p><br></p><p>To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!</p>