Ep. 101: Why Strategy Should Come Before Tools

Artificial intelligence is changing how higher education teams work, but successful AI adoption is about much more than choosing the right tools. In this episode, Allison sits down with Tina Miller, Executive Director of Creative and Communications at Arizona State University's Enterprise Technology Division and founder of the AI Beacon Network. Tina shares how her team achieved 100% AI adoption, why most organizations approach AI implementation backwards, and what leaders can do to help their teams move from experimentation to meaningful adoption. Join us as we discuss: [3:06] How ASU benchmarks their AI usage and how they achieved 100% adoption [9:11] Laying the foundation for ASU’s AI adoption framework [16:55] Higher ed leaders modeling their teams’ AI usage and behavior [21:57] Why schools must have an AI-forward mindset to remain competitive Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: AI Beacon Network EduWeb The AI-Driven Leader by Jeff Woods To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for “The Application with Allison Turcio” in your favorite podcast player. Guest Name: Tina Miller, Executive Director of Creative and Communications, Arizona State University’s Enterprise Technology (IT) division Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinamiller3/ Guest Bio: Tina Miller is the Executive Director of Creative and Communications at Arizona State University’s Enterprise Technology (IT) division, where she leads a future-focused team shaping the role of AI in marketing, communications, and digital strategy. A passionate advocate for innovation and storytelling, Tina is also the founder of the AI Beacon Network, a global consortium of 175+ higher education institutions working together to build AI literacy, leadership, and community. - - - - Connect With Our Host: Allison Turcio https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonturcio/ https://twitter.com/allisonturcio About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Application with Allison Turcio is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.