How do companies get started with the introduction of Generative AI?
The introduction of Generative AI in a company can be either smooth or fraught with difficulties, depending on its culture. Thorough planning and clear communication are essential for a successful start.
While the pioneers among the companies that have already introduced Generative AI still had to summon up a great deal of courage, numerous success stories prove that the initial investment usually pays for itself more quickly than initially assumed. Conversations with companies that were early adopters of Generative AI emphasize the importance of starting small in order to learn, improve and gradually expand its use.
In general, it has proven successful for companies to first develop a clear idea of their current situation. Such an inventory includes an analysis of the areas in which traditional AI is already being used. In larger companies, there is often a lack of networking between departments, which means that not all employees are aware of the existence of classic AI.
You can read more about the AI inventory and detailed measurement of a company’s AI maturity level in the specialist book“Generative AI for companies – strategies, tools and best practices for successful integration“.
How do companies take stock of AI?
A company-wide survey can provide a clear picture of the current use of AI. This should not only ask where AI is used, but also what experiences have been made with it. At the same time, it is helpful to create an overview of the current dialogs and processes in the company, whereby surveys or discussions with department heads are useful. The aim is to identify frequent and recurring dialogs or processes. The aim is not only to find out which conversations are held, but also their frequency and degree of standardization. Finally, this survey can be used to ask directly about current challenges or problems, as this may reveal optimal areas of application for AI solutions.
You can download a template for an employee questionnaire via the following download link. The template is available for a fee to anyone who has not yet read the specialist book “Generative AI for companies – strategies, tools and best practices for successful integration“. (Incidentally, the use of the template is explained in the reference book).
Have you already read the book? Then you can upgrade the template free of charge. Just send a picture of yourself and the book by e-mail to sophie@hundertmark.ch and I will send you the template as soon as possible.
About the specialist book“Generative AI for companies”
Our new book Generative AI for Business – Strategies, Tools and Best Practices for Successful Integration provides executives, team leaders and other decision-makers with an in-depth overview of the background, opportunities, challenges and best practices for the use of Generative AI in companies. I wrote the book together with my colleague Dr. Daniela Suter. It is available online and in bookstores.
Who is the book’s target audience?
The book is aimed at managers, decision-makers, project managers and anyone else who would like a general overview of the topic of generative AI. Readers of the book will get a comprehensive and broad overview of the opportunities and challenges of Generative AI. Readers will also learn which internal measures and steps are necessary to integrate Generative AI into companies in the long term.
What prior knowledge are readers expected to have?
Readers are not expected to have any specific knowledge. In general, the book is aimed at an open-minded target group that is interested in learning and trying out new things.
A general understanding of digitalization topics is an advantage.
What do readers know after reading the book?
After reading the almost 300 pages, the target group, mainly managers and decision-makers, will be able to assess the opportunities and challenges of generative AI for their own company. Readers will also have understood which resources and measures are required within their own organization in order to introduce Generative AI in the company in the long term. At the end of the book, readers will be able to estimate the effort required to implement Generative AI in their company and take the necessary steps for a successful introduction of Generative AI in their own company.
How much time is needed to read the book?
The book comprises around 300 pages including illustrations. Depending on your reading speed, the book can easily be read over a long weekend. The book is available as a paperback as well as an e-book and can be read regardless of device or location.
Does the book also have practical examples?
Practical examples from companies that have already successfully introduced Generative AI are an important part of the book. Companies report on their experiences in a wide variety of generative AI projects.
The practical examples are supplemented by templates and guidelines, which readers can download free of charge from the Internet (link and password in the appendix of the book).
Does the book also contain information on data protection and the legal status?
We worked together with a lawyer to answer (data protection) legal questions. Martin Steiger not only answered important questions, but also wrote a guest article in which he clearly explains both the background to data protection and the current developments regarding the EU AI Act.
Does the book also deal with the technical implementation of Generative AI?
The book Generative AI for Companies is a specialist book that is written primarily from the perspective of a business economist. It mainly deals with economic and interpersonal aspects of the use of Generative AI. Nevertheless, the textbook on Generative AI in the company also includes a chapter on the technical functioning of artificial intelligence, large language models and generative AI. This basic knowledge is important in order to be able to properly assess the extent of the new technological developments.
Are specific AI tools also presented in the book?
To make the reader even more excited about the use of Generative AI, a large number of Generative AI tools are presented at the end of the 300-page reference book and their possible applications are described. Readers also receive information on the pricing and subscription model of the individual tools.
How can readers use the templates mentioned?
The specialist book “Generative AI for companies” shows a variety of templates and best practices. All the templates shown in the book can be downloaded online. The download link can be found in the book.
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