Understand machine learning and generative AI terminology, concepts, and the AI technology stack.
Learn from diverse real-world case studies narrated by business leaders in their own voice.
Apply a value-driven approach to AI applications across multiple business sectors.
Description
Business leaders are challenged by the speed of AI innovation and how to navigate disruption and uncertainty. This book is a crucial resource for those who want to understand how to leverage AI to drive business value, drawn from the firsthand experience of those who have been implementing this technology successfully.
The AI Value Playbook focuses on questions frequently posed by leaders and boards. How can businesses adapt to these emerging technologies? How can they start building and deploying AI as a strategic asset to drive efficiency? What risks or threats need to be considered? How quickly can value be created?
This book is a response to those demands. In a series of in-depth and wide-ranging conversations with practitioners, from CEOs leading new generative AI-based companies to Data Scientists and CFOs working in more traditional companies. Our experts share their hard-earned wisdom, talking candidly about their successes and failures, and what excites them about the future. These interviews offer unique insights for business leaders to apply to their own organizations. The book distils a value-driven playbook for how AI can be put to work today.
Who is this book for?
The AI Value Playbook is aimed at supporting non-technical executives and board members to quickly formulate a perspective on how to integrate AI. This book addresses the gap in data and AI knowledge in leadership teams that have an appetite for nuanced, targeted and practical solutions. It includes which levers and processes to consider to future-proof their business. It speaks to an audience interested in understanding how AI can drive value for their organisations.
What you will learn
Fundamentals of AI concepts and the tech stack
How AI works with real-world practical applications
How to integrate into your company's overall strategy
How to incorporate generative AI in your processes
The AI Value Playbook stands out as a comprehensive guide for businesses aiming to implement AI strategically. It offers unique, practical frameworks and actionable insights on leveraging AI to drive value, enhance efficiency, and foster innovation. Drawing from real-world case studies and expert opinions across industries, it underscores the significance of alignment, trust, continuous learning, and strategic adaptation in AI projects.The playbook equips business leaders with the necessary tools to navigate AI integration, ensuring sustainable growth and a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. By following the guidance in this book, businesses can expect to see significant returns on their AI investments.This book is a practical guide for non-technical executives and board members on effectively integrating AI into their businesses. It addresses key questions around AI adoption, such as how businesses can adapt, build AI as a strategic asset, mitigate associated risks, and provide real-world solutions and strategies.Through in-depth interviews with CEOs, data scientists, and CFOs, the book draws inspiration from successful AI implementations across various industries and stages of AI maturity, from generative AI to foundational data management. These real-world case studies and conversations provide valuable insights into the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from AI integration, reassuring you that AI can be successfully implemented in your business.The flow of the book goes as follows.Chapter 1: Overview of AI Concepts and Technology Stack: Types of AI, what the AI interconnected areas are, and its limitations. Trustworthy AI. Understanding of Generative AI and LLMs followed by Foundational components of LLMsFollowing Chapter 1, the book was designed as interviews and case studies.Nineteen chapters cover the typical interview point of view in the form of a conversational recording pattern. This is really amazing and interesting stuff; readers like me would visualize the interview on the screen,Yes! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I couldn’t list them here because the list is too long. Still, I can say that all personalities are at higher positions, such as Founder, Entrepreneur, CEO, CIO, CTO, CDO, CDTO, CD&AI O, CBDO, Director, Head of Data Science, and Scientist in the IT-AI domain with vast knowledge and sharing the insights from their experience precisely.Next to interviews, the author covers eight practical use cases from various industries, followed by these amazing interviews.Overall, this Power-packed comprehensive insight is helpful for AI folks, no doubt of that.All the very best to the author. Overall, I can give 5.0/5.0 for this. Indeed, the author would greatly appreciate a special effort.-Shanthababu PandianAI and Data Architect | Scrum Master | National and International Speaker | Blogger | Author
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Michael GehmeyrOct 17, 2024
5
I recently dove into “The AI Value Playbook” by Lisa Weaver-Lambert:Her book is aimed at non-technical executives and board members to help these leaders quickly formulate a perspective on AI, understand its potential impact, and make informed decisions to drive their organizations forward.It provides a comprehensive guide for rapid AI implementation in real-world scenarios, emphasizing storytelling, alignment, trust-building, continual learning, and strategic alignment.It is structured into four sections:1. Overview of AI concepts and technology stack, which offers a foundational understanding of AI principles and the technology stack necessary for building and running AI applications.2. In-depth conversations with practitioners, which features insights from experienced practitioners and leaders across various sectors, sharing their journeys and lessons learned in AI and data.3. Case studies, which explore real-world applications of AI through detailed analyses of practical scenarios, demonstrating the impact and implementation of AI solutions.4. Practical framework for AI implementation, distilled from expert interviews and the author’s professional experience.Furthermore, the book highlights the importance of responsible and ethical AI practices in ensuring that AI technologies are used in ways that are beneficial, fair, and aligned with human values.
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Tamara McClearyOct 17, 2024
5
The AI revolution is here, and Lisa Weaver-Lambert's "The AI Value Playbook" is your essential guide to navigating this transformative landscape. As a CEO deeply invested in the intersection of technology, healthcare, and ethics, I found this book to be an invaluable resource.Here's why it's a must-read:• Real-world insights: Weaver-Lambert taps into the minds of industry leaders, offering a treasure trove of practical advice and case studies that bring AI implementation to life.• Balanced perspective: The book doesn't shy away from AI's challenges, addressing concerns like hallucinations, bias, and copyright issues head-on.• Strategic framework: The AI Value Playbook provides a clear roadmap for integrating AI into your business, emphasizing the importance of aligning with core objectives.• Future-focused: With its finger on the pulse of emerging trends, this book prepares you for the next wave of AI innovations.What truly sets this book apart is its emphasis on responsible AI development. As someone who's advocated for ethical tech use on international stages, I appreciate Weaver-Lambert's nuanced approach to balancing innovation with societal impact.Whether you're a seasoned tech leader or just beginning your AI journey, "The AI Value Playbook" offers actionable insights to drive your organization forward. It's not just about adopting AI – it's about leveraging it strategically to create lasting value.
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Ian OxleyOct 16, 2024
5
Very useful case studies on how to use AI in business. This book will be enjoyed by business owners, CEOs and anyone interested in AI. Thank you to the author.
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Jeanette ClarkOct 08, 2024
5
The AI Value Playbook by Lisa Weaver-Lambert is a practical and easy-to-read guide for business leaders wanting to make AI work for them. Using real-world examples, it breaks down complex AI ideas and shows how to align them with business goals. With clear tips on using AI tools like machine learning and strategies to get real value from them, it’s a great read for anyone looking to bring AI into their organization.Ezra Clark, Founder and CEO
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About the author
Lisa Weaver-Lambert
Lisa Weaver-Lambert
Lisa Weaver-Lambert brings extensive experience from working for Microsoft, Accenture and in private capital. In addition, she has held executive line management positions and served on boards. As a respected business leader and founder of Oxford AI Studio, Lisa partners with businesses to shape strategy and leverage AI technologies to generate value across diverse sectors. Her unique access to leading practitioners across global markets make The AI Value Playbook a must-read. Every forward-thinking business leader seeking to drive value through AI, can learn from practical scenarios and strategic plays.
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