Harvard's Raffaella Sadun on the Challenges of Becoming an AI Frontier Firm

In a recent episode of Microsoft's WorkLab podcast, Harvard Business School professor Raffaella Sadun shared insights on the challenges and strategies for organizations aiming to become 'AI Frontier Firms.' Sadun discussed the importance of adapting organizational culture, fostering human-AI collaboration, and effectively scaling AI experiments. Key topics included:

• The Human Cost of Change: The podcast highlights the change management needed for transformation.
• Progress Without a Playbook: Discussing how firms can move forward in uncharted territory.
• Turning AI Experiments into Competitive Advantage: Raffaella Sadun shared how firms can scale AI prototypes and turn experiments into organization-wide solutions.

Sadun emphasized the human element, noting the difficulties in reskilling and the need for leaders to build cultures that embrace experimentation and collaboration between humans and AI. The podcast offers practical advice for leaders looking to navigate the complexities of AI adoption and drive meaningful organizational change.