What really drives AI transformation: technology or people?

In the latest episode of AI Heroes & Headaches, I sat down with Rosanne Werner, CEO of XcelerateIQ, to unpack what truly drives transformation inside global enterprises. Rosanne has led data and culture change at Coca-Cola and now helps organizations turn AI resistance into adoption, and data into a movement.

Here are a few insights that stopped me in my tracks:

1️⃣ Data is contagious. Real transformation spreads through people, not programs. A five-minute habit can start a movement.

2️⃣ Change is psychological. Four parts of the brain resist disruption — the leaders who design for safety, not fear, build faster adoption.

3️⃣ Beware “watermelon metrics.” Ninety-percent adoption may look good on a dashboard, but engagement tells the real story.

4️⃣ AI can amplify inclusion. Used thoughtfully, it gives more voices a seat at the table and helps leaders bridge personality and communication gaps.

Rosanne’s perspective is a reminder that technology alone doesn’t create intelligent enterprises. Trust, curiosity, and people do. Because transformation is about more than technology: it’s about people.

Listen to Episode 7 of AI Heroes & Headaches now.

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Date de publication : 7/11/2025 à 06:05:42