From the CWX Cloud Club: AI For Acceleration
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From the CWX Cloud Club: AI For Acceleration

This week, Statement Co. teamed up with CWX, NetApp, Striim, and Google Cloud for an incredible AI mixer at Soho House Portland, in support of We Believe in Portland. The event, which featured a live panel of industry leaders from Airship, ZoomInfo, George Fox University, was a deep dive into the practical application of AI, highlighting the need to move beyond simple automation to achieve true business acceleration. The key takeaways included the importance of cross-functional collaboration, a problem-first approach to AI implementation, and a focus on essential elements like data quality and ROI tracking to ensure project success.

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How We Saved a Nonprofit Weeks of Effort With One AI Prompt
Operations Sarah Cargill Operations Sarah Cargill

How We Saved a Nonprofit Weeks of Effort With One AI Prompt

On a recent client call, an AI prompt likely saved a non-profit weeks of effort and a significant sum. While my consultant brain envisioned a costly, months-long project for their end-to-end volunteer process, Gemini delivered a detailed, actionable plan in minutes. My client's astonishment ("You just did in 5 minutes what I’ve been struggling to do for weeks!") sparked a crucial question: If AI handles half my work, what's my job? The answer, I realized, reshapes our entire profession, fundamentally shifting where true value lies.

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Stop the Reckless AI Narratives: Why Leaders Need a Practical Strategy & Plan
Strategy Sarah Cargill Strategy Sarah Cargill

Stop the Reckless AI Narratives: Why Leaders Need a Practical Strategy & Plan

Amidst relentless headlines about AI's impact on jobs, we argue against fear-mongering and advocate for proactive leadership in strategically adopting AI and related hyperautomation technologies. We provide a framework for enterprise leaders, emphasizing assessment, cross-functional collaboration, ethical considerations, and a measured implementation plan to guide organizations into the future of work.

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