#101_Leadership in AI: Change Management and Human-Centric Adoption
In this episode, Mariana Dalto welcomes guest Lori Scioli to discuss the human elements involved in AI adoption. Lori shares her background and expertise, emphasizing the challenges leaders face during technological transformations. The conversation delves into the historical context of these transformations and the leadership hurdles encountered. Lori offers strategies for effective change management and organizational adoption of AI, providing practical guidance for leaders. The episode highlights the importance of structured training to support leaders in navigating AI adoption, equipping them with the necessary tools and insights to successfully integrate AI into their organizations.
Key Points
- Leaders must prioritize the human and cultural aspects of AI adoption to ensure successful integration within their organizations.
- Effective change management involves clear communication of the vision, training, and ongoing support to align the workforce with new AI tools.
- Using early adopters as internal champions can help build trust and facilitate smoother transitions to AI technologies.
ABOUT LORI ZEOLI
Before founding xpLORiZE AI Advisors, which is based in Northern VA, USA, Lori Zeoli spent more than 25 years helping businesses transform through technology, strategy, and human insight. Her career has been defined by one guiding principle: innovation only succeeds when people are ready for it. With an MBA and certifications as an AI-Assisted Consultant, Implementer, and Data Specialist, along with her credentials as a PROSCI ADKAR Change Management Practitioner, Lori brings a rare blend of technical fluency, business acumen, and human understanding to every engagement. Her spiritually grounded, people-first approach consistently yields transformative results for her clients. Leadership is her forte in blending strategic insight with genuine connection, building partnerships that produce measurable growth, long-lasting systems, and renewed confidence. Her proven methods and countless endorsements make her a trusted advisor to organizations navigating the future of AI adoption.
ABOUT THE SHOW
In this episode, Lori Zeoli, founder of xplorize AI Advisors with 25 years of transformation experience, walks through the ADKAR change management framework and reveals why including your workforce from day one is the difference between AI adoption that sticks and initiatives that collapse after the pilot phase. You'll discover how to turn your "Shadow AI" users into champions, why transparency matters more than tool training, and the practical first steps to take before introducing any new AI tools.
LINK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://calendly.com/lorigzeoli/1-1-chats Free 1-hour workshop for teams of 10 (HR, training managers, change leaders) Email: [email protected] Website: xplorize.ai
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