{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69f322c9be5ab6849cae33e1/6abd16c756d8e12f09be5b39?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Portfolio Executive Podcast Series 2 Episode 8: Leadership Through the AI Gloom","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69f322c9be5ab6849cae33e1/1790776919854-3bb5edf1-4eb9-4103-8122-b1f18e029dd8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How can leaders use AI to transform their organisations without losing the human judgement, values and oversight that make good leadership possible?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the ‘Portfolio Executive Podcast’, hosts Gareth Wax and Valerie Merrill sit down with José Solera, fractional CIO and CTO, to explore what AI really means for leadership, data management and organisational transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in technology, José shares practical lessons on using AI effectively — from improving data quality and building better teams to navigating AI bias, regulation and the risks of moving too quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover:</p><ul><li>Why data quality and consistency are fundamental to successful AI implementation</li><li>How AI is changing expectations of technology leaders and organisations</li><li>Why starting small with AI projects can help manage expectations and deliver meaningful results</li><li>How proactive teams can reduce reactivity and create a stronger foundation for innovation</li><li>Why human oversight remains essential when implementing AI</li><li>How organisations can use AI to augment human skills rather than simply replace them</li><li>What leaders can learn from major technology projects such as Y2K and Intel Inside</li><li>How to think about AI ethics, bias and AI drift</li><li>Where AI can already be used to tackle legal and regulatory challenges</li><li>How technology leaders can identify practical, achievable AI opportunities</li><li>Why a human-centric approach to AI matters for organisational culture and values</li><li>The value of connecting with a community of portfolio and fractional executives</li></ul><p><br></p><p>TimeStamps:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to AI and Leadership</p><p>02:03 Leadership Lessons from 25 Years in Tech</p><p>04:07 Scope and Focus in Data Management</p><p>07:07 Y2K and the Importance of Preparedness</p><p>08:37 Cloud Data and Data Mess</p><p>09:16 Where Things Usually Go Wrong in Data</p><p>10:15 Communication and Expectations Between Teams</p><p>11:01 Reactive vs Proactive Teams</p><p>12:34 AI&#39;s Impact on Leadership Expectations</p><p>13:03 Training AI and Managing Bias</p><p>14:26 AI Drift and Human Oversight</p><p>15:22 Using AI to Build Systems Quickly</p><p>17:23 Adopting AI Responsibly and Ethically</p><p>18:49 AI Augmentation and Automation</p><p>20:13 Legal and Regulatory Use Cases for AI</p><p>21:22 First Steps for Tech Leaders in AI</p><p>22:28 Focusing on Easy Wins in AI Projects</p><p>23:31 The Importance of Human-Centric AI</p><p>24:14 The Value of the Portfolio Executive Community</p><p>25:32 Final Thoughts and Advice for Leaders</p><p><br></p><p>Guest &amp; Host Links:</p><p>José Solera: <a href=\"https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/jose-solera/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/jose-solera/</a></p><p>Valerie Merrill: <a href=\"https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/valerie-merrill/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/valerie-merrill/</a> </p><p>Gareth Wax: <a href=\"https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/gareth-wax/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/gareth-wax/</a> </p><p>Explore the Portfolio Executive community, learn how to step into fractional leadership, and stay tuned for more insights in upcoming episodes.</p>","author_name":"Charles McLachlan"}