What does it really take to make AI adoption work at the enterprise level—and why do so many organizations miss the mark? In this conversation, Mike Schumacher, Founder and CEO of Lakeside Software, breaks down a practical four-step framework for scaling AI across the enterprise. He challenges the common narrative around “shadow AI,” reframing it not as a people problem, but as a leadership and governance gap. The result is a clearer path forward: when organizations align strategy, accountability, and execution, AI stops being a risk—and starts becoming a true competitive advantage where everybody wins.
Topics Covered:
• Why employees already expect AI at work
• Shadow AI and governance risk
• The accountability challenge
• How to evaluate AI partners
• Why standardization matters
• How to redesign work for AI
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Lenovo Work Reborn
00:46 Meet Mike Schumacher
01:03 Introduction & The Personal AI Experience
02:50 The Risks of "Shadow" AI
04:09 Strategy & Accountability in the Enterprise
06:24 Choosing the Right Partners
09:00 The ROI of better training…
11:32 Integration with Lenovo
13:38 Standardize Tools and Governance
15:38 AI Adoption Playbook
16:56 The Future of Work Reborn
18:34 Conclusion and Further Resources
Work Reborn is a Lenovo Digital Workplace Solutions research initiative exploring how AI is transforming the modern workplace.
🎧 Explore how leaders are shaping the future of work through smarter technology, stronger strategy, and a more human-centered approach to innovation.
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