AI Adoption Is Failing Because Leaders Ignore Experimentation: featuring Teresa Eastwood-Kiefer

In this episode of the Digital Adoption Accelerator Podcast, Jake Herway speaks with Teresa Eastwood-Kiefer, the Regulatory Data and Content Leader at Roche. Teresa shares her experience with generative AI and automation in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on how these technologies are helping deliver life-saving medicines faster to patients.The conversation explores Teresa’s journey, from her time in the Moab digital cohort to her current role at Roche, where she is leading efforts in AI adoption across the enterprise. She discusses the importance of fostering confidence, being open to experimentation, and creating an environment where AI technologies can be adopted in a meaningful, sustainable way.Key Takeaways: AI isn't about replacing jobs, but those who use AI will shape the future of industries, especially healthcare.Confidence gained from collaborative learning and sharing experiences with leaders from diverse industries is crucial for fostering change.Despite the hurdle to getting everyone involved from the beginning, it is essential - in fact, the only way for successful technology integration and scaling within organizations. While scaling AI solutions across organizations is challenging, focusing on gradual adoption and continuous improvement will lead to broader acceptance and effectiveness.Embracing an experimental mindset allows organizations to redefine roles and workflows, resulting in more creative and efficient ways of working.Episode Timestamps:[00:00] – Episode Teaser[01:42] – Introduction to Teresa Eastwood-Kiefer[04:28] – The Power of Experiential Learning[08:00] – AI for Industry-Wide Change[10:42] – Building Confidence for AI Success[13:35] – Challenges in Scaling AI Solutions[17:20] – The Road to Sustainable Digital Transformation[20:59] – Teresa’s Thoughts and Future VisionConnect with Teresa Eastwood-Kiefer:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-eastwood/Website (Company): https://www.roche.com/Connect with Jake Herway:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeherway/Follow ValueAdd Group:Website: https://www.valueaddgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valueadd-group/Follow the Podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@valueaddgroup/podcastsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/accelerating-digital-adoption-in-healthcare/id1815823125Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1v4xjAZstZYqocvmpU7ZRL?si=7a6a7703415c4ab8