"The way organizations measure innovation is changing, and today’s leaders are looking beyond technology to focus on value, trust, and transformation. In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn series, Patricia Wilkey, Senior Vice President of Services at Lenovo, introduces the concept of AI-nomics, a framework for aligning AI investments with measurable business outcomes, secure governance, and employee empowerment.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
🔹 The Meaning of AI-nomics – How CIOs and CXOs are moving from experimentation to enterprise-wide impact.
🔹 Security as Strategy – Why protecting intellectual property is the foundation for every AI decision.
🔹 Human-Centered Innovation – How agentic platforms enable creativity and confidence across the workforce.
🔹 The Role of Education – Why upskilling and change management define long-term AI success.
Drawing from Lenovo’s Work Reborn research, Patricia shares how leaders can create value-driven AI ecosystems that elevate both people and performance.
🎧 Watch the full conversation to learn how Lenovo’s AI-nomics approach helps organizations turn innovation into meaningful business results.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Lenovo Work Reborn
00:26 Meet Patricia Wilkey: Senior VP at Lenovo
00:47 Understanding AI-nomics
02:04 Challenges and Considerations in AI Implementation
03:52 Emerging Roles and Business Processes
08:53 AI and Employee Experience
14:24 Continuous Learning and Adaptation
18:38 Advice for CIOs and C-Suite Leaders
20:09 Conclusion and Further Resources
