516. Turning AI Promise into Reality

In this episode of the Transform Now podcast, host Michael Marchuk sits down with Russell Halper, CEO of InsideKitchen and a 20-year veteran in enterprise transformation. Russell specializes in "adoption architecture", the missing layer between deploying AI and actually getting business value out of it.Here’s what we cover:🔹 Why building an AI model is the starting gate, not the finish line.🔹 How to redesign workflows for AI, instead of just bolting it onto broken processes.🔹 Balancing human accountability with the rise of agentic AI.🔹 Why domain expertise is critical for complex operations like supply chain.🔹 How leaders can cut through the "agent washing" hype and build a "no-regret" AI roadmap for 2026 and beyond.2:38 - Why 42% of enterprises abandon AI initiatives5:44 - The operator mindset vs. traditional consulting8:35 - Change management & the human element of AI13:30 - Redefining human accountability with agentic AI17:00 - Redesigning workflows for AI vs. bolting it on24:30 - Engaging detractors and managing resistance26:30 - Why 95% of GenAI pilots fail to scale31:20 - The importance of domain expertise in supply chain AI38:50 - Cutting through the "agent washing" hype44:10 - Advice for CEOs: Building a "no-regret" AI roadmap Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!