Generative AI is moving fast, but most organizations aren’t. Tim Creasey and Paul Gonzalez have spent their careers studying why. As leaders at Prosci, they’ve worked with thousands of teams navigating complex change, and in this episode they share what their research says about the human side of transformation.

They discuss why traditional tactics like comms and training break down in the face of rapid AI adoption, and how successful organizations create the conditions for people to actually change. From hands-on leadership and peer-driven learning to the power of experimentation and the ADKAR model, this conversation is packed with practical tools and hard-earned insights.

Tim and Paul also explore how AI is reshaping organizational structures, what “exposure hours” reveal about executive readiness, and why culture beats mandates every time. Whether you’re leading change or stuck inside it, this episode offers a grounded look at what actually works when everything is in motion.

Key takeaways:

• Bold vision is not enough - it also needs to be balanced
  The most effective AI leaders communicate both where the organization is going and what teams are doing right now to get there. Prosci’s research shows that near-term clarity matters just as much as long-term ambition.
• Leaders need to use the tools themselves
  Tim and Paul introduce the idea of “exposure hours” as a leading indicator of readiness. The more time executives spend actively experimenting with AI, the better positioned they are to lead transformation.
• Experimentation requires structure and safety
  Organizations can’t just tell people to try new things. They need to carve out time, reduce the stakes, and make experimentation a shared and visible part of how work gets done.
• Real change still happens one person at a time
  Despite all the new tech, the fundamentals haven’t changed. Individuals need awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement to adopt new behaviors. Prosci’s ADKAR model remains essential for making change stick.

LinkedIn: Prosci: LinkedIn
Website: Prosci | The Global Leader in Change Management Solutions

00:00 Introduction to Change Management and AI Adoption
00:25 Meet the Experts: Tim Creasey and Paul Gonzalez
01:51 The Challenges of Change Management
04:07 Generative AI Transformation: Unique Challenges
07:44 Key Ingredients for Successful AI Adoption
15:18 Building a Culture of Experimentation
20:43 The Role of Leadership in AI Transformation
25:54 Future Organizational Designs with AI
27:02 Disruptive Organizational Changes
28:00 Examples of Innovative Enterprises
28:15 Military Analogies in Business
29:30 Challenges in Organizational Change
30:36 Timeless Principles of Change Management
31:36 The Role of Leadership in Change
33:13 ADKAR Model for Change
35:51 Addressing Resistance to Change
40:05 Effective Communication Strategies
47:48 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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Applied Intuition builds the kind of AI you don’t see, but can’t live without. Co-founders Qasar Younis and Peter Ludwig share how their $15 billion company powers vehicle intelligence across cars, trucks, tanks, mining equipment, and defense systems operating in some of the most demanding conditions on earth.

They explain why combining AI with safety-critical systems raises the stakes, how a single mistake can destroy an entire company, and why so many autonomy startups ended up in the “graveyard.” The conversation explores the slow, methodical path to real autonomy, the hidden complexity of machines that run nonstop, and why consumer AI metaphors break down once software meets the physical world.

Qasar and Peter also reflect on how Applied uses AI internally, how their principle of “radical pragmatism” keeps innovation grounded, and what it takes to move fast without breaking things when lives and livelihoods are on the line. From six-figure labor shortages in remote mines to the future of defense and logistics, this episode reveals how AI is quietly transforming the physical world — one carefully coded system at a time.

Key Takeaways:

• Safety changes everything about AI
  When AI moves from the screen to the real world, the rules change. Qasar and Peter explain why building for trucks, tanks, and jets demands a different kind of discipline — one where precision and safety replace speed and iteration.
• The graveyard of autonomy is real
  There’s a long list of companies that underestimated what it takes to build safe, reliable autonomy. Applied Intuition’s founders share what went wrong — and why moving slower has been their biggest advantage.
• Radical pragmatism is the hidden differentiator
  Inside Applied Intuition, “radical pragmatism” isn’t a slogan — it’s a practice. Qasar and Peter describe how it guides product decisions, culture, and leadership, helping them innovate in places where failure isn’t an option.
• The next frontier of AI is off the screen
  From mines to military systems, the future of AI won’t be chatbots — it will be machines that think, move, and decide in the physical world. Jeremy and Henrik reflect on how that shift raises the bar for builders, leaders, and the technology itself.

Applied Intuition: http://applied.co/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/Applied
X: https://x.com/Applied

00:00 Intro: Safety Critical Systems
00:33 Meet the Founders of Applied Intuition
01:09 Understanding Applied Intuition's Unique Approach
03:02 The Human-Machine Teaming Concept
07:26 Challenges in Autonomous Driving
16:39 AI in Industrial Applications
28:27 Future of Fighter Jets and AI
29:50 AI in Applied: Coding Tools and Beyond
33:16 Radical Pragmatism and AI Integration
36:03 Challenges of AI Adoption in Large Organizations
39:56 Human and Technical Challenges in AI
42:02 Innovation and Organizational Structure
48:38 Reflections on AI and Future Prospects

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As Head of IBM Consulting, Mohamad Ali led one of the most ambitious enterprise AI transformations to date. When he rejoined the company, he turned IBM into its own “Client Zero,” testing every idea internally before bringing it to market. The effort began with massive hackathons involving 150,000 employees, designed to turn curiosity into capability and build belief at scale.

Mohamad breaks down the three pillars that made it work: leadership that deeply understands AI, a willingness to redesign core processes, and broad employee engagement. The results were measurable and market-moving: $3.5 billion in cost savings, an eight-point business turnaround, and a doubling of IBM’s stock price.

Jeremy and Henrik unpack why IBM’s model may signal the future of consulting—organizations that act as their own laboratories for change. They reflect on how applied AI is emerging as its own discipline, where the challenge isn’t building models but re-architecting systems, workflows, and culture around them.

Key Takeaways:

• Start with Yourself: “Client Zero” Works
  IBM transformed internally before advising clients, using its own systems as a testing ground. This allowed the team to validate AI tools, workflows, and cultural shifts in real conditions, creating credibility and clarity before going to market.
• Transformation Needs More Than Tech
  Success came from a mix of technical leadership, process redesign, and cultural momentum. AI wasn’t just layered on; it was embedded into workflows, backed by leadership buy-in, and powered by 150,000 employees who participated in company-wide hackathons.
• Digital Labor Is Reshaping Business Models
  IBM didn’t just automate tasks. It redeployed 40% of HR into billable consulting roles. This shift points to a new model for consulting and services, where hybrid human plus AI teams redefine how value is delivered and monetized.
  Measure and Share the Impact
  Transformation became real when IBM tied outcomes to business metrics. By reporting $3.5 billion dollars in savings and tracking results with the CFO, IBM showed how to make AI adoption tangible, accountable, and visible to both employees and investors.

LinkedIn: Mohamad Ali - IBM | LinkedIn
IBM: IBM

00:00 Intro: HR Automation
00:41 Introduction of Mohamed Ali and IBM's Transformation
01:14 IBM's Enterprise Transformation
01:41 The Role of AI in IBM's Success
03:25 Rejoining IBM: A Strategic Decision
04:33 Key Components of AI Implementation
07:21 Employee Engagement and Hackathons
08:59 Technical Leadership and AI
10:37 Global Tax Optimization with AI
11:17 Scaling AI Solutions for Clients
22:00 Monetizing Digital Labor
26:50 Digital Labor and Procurement Projects
27:29 Unbundling and Economic Implications
28:44 Technological Shifts and Market Expansion
30:04 AI-Powered Business Transformations
32:22 Case Study: L'Oreal's AI Integration
39:13 HR Automation and Redeployment
42:09 Creative Innovations in AI Applications
43:59 Advice for Leaders on AI Integration
45:43 Final thoughts

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