AI Transformation Playbook Podcast

About AI Transformation Playbook Podcast

AI Transformation Playbook is a podcast for executives, business leaders, and transformation professionals navigating the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence. Hosted by Scott Archibald, former Gartner leader and executive transformation strategist, and Eric Bannavti Suiseka, AI and digital literacy thought leader, each episode explores AI readiness, governance, leadership, workforce transformation, scaling strategies, and real-world lessons. Practical insights, candid conversations, and actionable frameworks help organizations accelerate AI adoption while reducing risk at scale.

Publisher

Eric Bannavti Suiseka

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jun 2026

Latest episode

30 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Aug 2026

   AI Is Changing Faster Than We Can Adapt, Here's How to Stay Relevant | Asim Kumar & Eric Bannavti Suiseka

   AI is evolving faster than most organizations can retrain their people. So how do leaders build a workforce—and an organization—that can keep adapting? In this episode of the AI Transformation Playbook, host Eric Bannavti Suiseka sits down with Asim Kumar, Solution Architect, founder of AVIGNA, and author of UNBLOCKED: The Power of Real Intelligence in the Era of AI, for a wide-ranging conversation about AI readiness, workforce resilience, human judgment, governance, and the future of work.Drawing on more than 30 years in enterprise technology, networking, cybersecurity, risk management, and transformation, Asim argues that technological disruption itself isn’t new. What makes the AI era different is the speed at which that disruption is happening. His own experience through the dot-com era taught him that even deep technical expertise can become vulnerable when the underlying technology architecture changes.One of the central questions of the episode is:Are we preparing people for AI—or merely preparing them for today’s version of AI?Asim argues for role-based AI literacy and continuous learning rather than trying to master every emerging tool. As technology lifecycles accelerate, the ability and willingness to learn may become more durable than expertise in any single platform. Eric and Asim also revisit the classic transformation framework of People, Process, and Technology.Asim warns that putting AI on top of broken processes or dysfunctional organizational cultures doesn’t automatically fix them—it can amplify the existing problems at AI speed. Successful transformation therefore requires organizations to redesign workflows, culture, governance, and human responsibilities alongside their technology investments. The conversation explores Asim’s concept of Real Intelligence (RI): the distinctly human capacity to pause, empathize, exercise judgment, manage behavioral risk, and make decisions when technology provides an abundance of information.As Asim puts it, when information becomes cheap, discernment and judgment become increasingly valuable. In this episode:* Why today’s AI disruption feels different from previous technology shifts* Why deep specialization can become a career concentration risk* AI literacy vs. AI adaptability* Why continuous learning is becoming essential* People + Process + Technology in the AI era* Why adding AI to a broken process can make the problem worse* The shift from creator to curator* Why human judgment becomes more valuable as AI improves* Building workforce resilience using the single-point-of-failure principle* Why organizations should avoid becoming dangerously dependent on AI* Human oversight, governance, security, and AI accountability* Why organizations should evaluate AI’s total economic impact before deployment* How institutional FOMO drives poor AI investment decisions* Why AI transformation should begin with assessment—not panic buying* What CEOs should do now to prepare their organizations for the next three years* Why adaptability and self-reliance may be among the most durable career advantages in the AI eraOne particularly important warning emerges when Eric reverses Asim’s resilience argument:What happens when AI itself becomes the organization’s single point of failure?Asim argues that fully relying on automation without human oversight would be a serious mistake. Organizations need governance, assessment, economic analysis and human involvement rather than assuming autonomous technology can simply be left to run critical operations. And when asked what CEOs should stop doing immediately, Asim’s answer is simple:“Stop buying the fear.” The episode ultimately leaves leaders and professionals with a bigger idea:AI readiness isn’t knowing exactly what technology comes next. It’s building the capability to adapt when what comes next is different from what you expected.

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   9 Aug 2026

   Why CEOs Are Getting AI Wrong | AI Without the BS by Brett Schklar & Eric Bannavti Suiseka

   What are CEOs still getting wrong about AI? After speaking with more than 1,800 CEOs and business owners about AI adoption, Enterprise Futurist and bestselling author Brett Schklar has seen a pattern: organizations are rushing toward AI while their leadership, workforce, processes, and operating models aren't necessarily ready for it. In this episode of the AI Transformation Playbook Podcast, Eric Bannavti Suiseka sits down with Brett, author of AI Without the BS: The CEO's Playbook for ACTUALLY Getting AI Right, for a candid conversation about what enterprise AI transformation looks like beyond the hype. One of the central distinctions is between AI adoption and AI readiness. Giving employees access to AI tools is adoption. Building the leadership, governance, workforce capability, data, risk management, strategy, and operating discipline necessary to generate repeatable business value is something much deeper. Brett also challenges one of the biggest narratives surrounding AI and employment: AI isn't necessarily coming for entire jobs—it is increasingly coming for tasks. That changes where human value sits. Creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, judgment, wisdom, and the ability to ask better questions become increasingly important. Why CEOs are struggling with AI adoption AI adoption vs. genuine AI readiness Why AI transformation is a leadership problem The growing divide between AI adopters and resistant employees Why middle management may become the "frozen middle" of AI transformation Why AI should be treated as a cheat code—not cheating Why organizations should stop chasing AI moonshots Brett's practical 4-1-1 approach to AI adoption Why organizations should "automate what they hate" What businesses should—and shouldn't—automate Why AI can expose weak leadership and dysfunctional processes Why wisdom and judgment become more valuable as intelligence becomes abundant What CEOs should personally understand about AI A practical 90-day AI transformation playbook Why curiosity may become one of the most valuable leadership capabilities in the AI era Brett's practical philosophy is to start smaller rather than trying to transform the entire enterprise overnight: get employees comfortable using AI, identify recurring low-value work, experiment, learn, and compound incremental productivity improvements. Perhaps the most important leadership question from the conversation is no longer simply: "What can AI do?" It is: "Where can AI increase human capability without outsourcing human responsibility?" Brett argues that relationships and high-value human interactions should retain a human touch while tactical and repetitive activities become stronger candidates for AI assistance. Brett proposes a straightforward progression: during the first 30 days, the CEO goes first and personally uses AI; during the next 30, the organization selects two or three meaningful workflows rather than moonshots; and during the final phase, leaders establish permission for employees to experiment and pursue incremental improvements. And when asked what single capability leaders should prioritize over the next 18–36 months, Brett's answer was simple: Curiosity. He argues that organizations should identify and empower people who are curious, creative, and focused on solving problems rather than simply completing tasks. 🎙️ Guest: Brett Schklar — Enterprise Futurist, Keynote Speaker & Author of AI Without the BS 🎙️ Host: Eric Bannavti Suiseka — AI Transformation Playbook Podcast AI Transformation Playbook: Helping organizations become AI-ready before they become AI-driven. #AITransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #AILeadership #AIReadiness #EnterpriseAI #GenerativeAI #FutureOfWork #Leadership #AIStrategy #DigitalTransformation #AIAdoption #ExecutiveLeadership #AITransformationPlaybook #BrettSchklar

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   8 Aug 2026

   You Can’t AI Your Way Out of a Culture Problem | The Human Side of AI Transformation with Carolyn Moore & Eric Bannavti Suiseka

   AI Transformation Is a Human Challenge Before It Is a Technology Challenge Organizations are investing heavily in AI tools, platforms, and automation—but many leaders are discovering that technology alone does not create transformation. The biggest question is: Can your organization actually adapt? In this episode of the AI Transformation Playbook Podcast, Eric Bannavti Suiseka speaks with Carolyn Moore, Consultant, Fractional CHRO, and CEO-trusted advisor, about why AI transformation requires more than technology adoption. With nearly 30 years of experience helping organizations scale through growth, acquisitions, IPO preparation, restructuring, and leadership transitions, Carolyn brings a unique perspective on the human side of AI adoption. The conversation explores why companies often struggle with AI—not because the technology fails, but because leadership alignment, culture, communication, and workforce readiness are missing. Carolyn explains that many organizations approach AI by simply introducing tools and hoping adoption follows. Instead, leaders must first define: What problem are we solving? What outcome are we trying to create? How will AI make the organization stronger? How do we bring employees along during transformation? ✅ Why AI transformation is a leadership challenge, not just a technology challenge ✅ Why organizations fail when they deploy AI without clear alignment ✅ How employee trust and communication determine AI adoption success ✅ Why psychological safety is essential when employees fear AI replacing their roles ✅ The danger of removing human judgment from decision-making ✅ Why critical thinking becomes more valuable in the AI era ✅ How leaders can build an AI-ready workforce ✅ Why HR and People Leadership become more strategic as AI evolves ✅ How companies can use AI as a force multiplier instead of a replacement for human capability Carolyn highlights that employees often resist transformation because they don't understand the purpose behind the change or how AI will improve their work. She emphasizes that trust begins with communication and clarity from leadership. One of the most important insights from this conversation: AI can generate options. Humans still need judgment to decide what matters. Carolyn explains that judgment and critical thinking are capabilities organizations must protect because AI outputs still require human evaluation, context, and accountability. The question is not: "What AI technology should we implement?" The question is: "What are we trying to accomplish, and how can AI help us get there?" Technology adoption without trust creates resistance. Trust requires: Communication Transparency Accountability Leadership consistency AI can accelerate analysis. It cannot replace: Context Ethics Accountability Critical thinking Human understanding The organizations that succeed will not eliminate humans. They will create environments where humans and AI work together to achieve better outcomes. Carolyn Moore is a Consultant and Fractional Chief People Officer helping companies navigate growth inflection points through leadership alignment, organizational strategy, culture transformation, and workforce readiness. Learn more: https://www.culturefluenceconsult.com/ (https://www.culturefluenceconsult.com/) Hosted by Eric Bannavti Suiseka, MBA, PMP, the AI Transformation Playbook explores how executives can become: AI-ready before they become AI-driven. Through conversations with AI leaders, executives, transformation experts, and innovators, the podcast explores the leadership, governance, workforce, and strategic capabilities required to succeed in the AI era. Key Takeaways for Leaders: 1. Don't start with AI tools. Start with business outcomes. 2. Culture determines whether AI scales. 3. Protect human judgment. 4. The future of work is Human + AI.

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