Ricki Koinig discusses Risks or Rushing, Recruiting Strategies, Getting & Staying at The Big Table

The conversation covers the role of auditors in innovation, the misconception of AI tools, starting the AI journey, the importance of change management, human in the loop and role evolution, and the danger of cutting expert roles. The discussion emphasizes the need for organizational change management, the integration of human input in automation processes, and the evolution of roles in the context of AI implementation. The conversation covers the caution of rebranding as an AI expert, the importance of understanding business needs, hiring for adaptability, recruitment criteria, innovation framework, organizational change management, earning a seat at the table, and balancing innovation with building blocks for success.TakeawaysAI Tools and AutomationOrganizational Change ManagementHuman in the LoopRole Evolution AI Expertise CautionDomain Knowledge ImportanceChapters00:00 The Role of Auditors in Innovation02:46 The Misconception of AI Tools05:09 Starting the AI Journey13:16 The Importance of Change Management18:29 Human in the Loop and Role Evolution26:12 The Danger of Cutting Expert Roles28:50 Rebranding as AI Expert30:17 Understanding Business Needs31:35 Hiring for Adaptability36:37 Recruitment Criteria and Innovation Framework45:24 Organizational Change Management49:04 Earning a Seat at the Table53:22 Balancing Innovation and Building Blocks