TIDES Ep 25 - An OCM Stakeholder Playbook for AI Success | ft. Patti Blackstaffe

AI transformation isn’t just about tech—it’s about people.In this episode of TIDES, host Shveta Malhan sits down with Patti Blackstaffe—CEO of GlobalSway and executive leadership advisor—to unpack why AI projects succeed or fail based on stakeholder alignment, organizational readiness, and true HR–IT partnership.Takeaways- Stakeholder involvement is crucial for successful AI transformation.- HR and IT must collaborate to align their goals and processes.- Data management is essential for understanding employee insights.- Organizational change management should be a core competency across the organization.- Building a culture of agility is necessary for adapting to rapid changes.- A center of excellence can facilitate effective change management.- AI implementation requires a cross-functional approach.- Upskilling employees is vital for adapting to AI technologies.- Governance frameworks are needed to ensure ethical AI use.- Collective intelligence combines human and AI capabilities for better decision-making.Guest:Patti BlackstaffeCEO, GlobalSway | Transformation Advisor | Author of UPHEAVAL: An Executive's Guide to Organizational Digital Leadership🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattiblackstaffe🌐 https://globalsway.comHost:Shveta Malhan, Managing Partner, Yenza3🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan🌐 https://yenza3.comYenza3 is more than consulting—we are strategic partners in every step of your AI evolution. Founded by a unique mix of HR, Digital, and Business leaders, we bring a powerful blend of hands-on business, technology, and people strategy capabilities to your organization. Our blend of real-world experience ensures we're equipped to demystify AI for businesses of all sizes, empowering your organization with people-led, people-centric AI solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and innovation.#ai #transformation #stakeholderengagement #hr #itleadership #organizationalchangemanagement #datamanagement #employeeinsights #governance #ethicalleadership #digitaltransformation #upskillingChapters0:00 Intro: Why stakeholder alignment matters 2:00 Patti’s journey from IT to transformation advisor 6:10 Data failures, CRM delays & transformation misfires 10:25 HR + IT: The partnership most orgs neglect 15:40 SFIA, skills mapping & internal talent marketplaces 21:05 Ethics, bias & governance in AI 27:15 Systemic leadership and the need for agile cultures 32:40 AI futures: Collective intelligence & flattening orgs 36:55 First steps to unite HR, IT, Finance & Marketing