
What are CIOs actually dealing with when it comes to AI? In this "Work Reborn" conversation, Kelsey Ziser, Senior Editor at InformationWeek, brings an real-world view of what enterprise technology leaders are navigating: shadow AI, fragmented governance, the rise of the chief integration officer, and why you simply can’t put AI on top of a broken process.
Topics Covered:
• AI clarity and communication gaps
• Shadow AI and governance risks
• CIO challenges and leadership pressure
• Integration as a strategic priority
• AI execution pitfalls
• The path to AI-native organizations
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Lenovo Work Reborn
00:46 Meet Kelsey Ziser
01:32 The CIO Perspective: IT Challenges in a Transforming Workplace
03:56 Crickets in the Keynote: The AI Communication Gap
04:54 Shadow AI: Guardrails in the "Wild West"
07:01 Breaking the Silos: The Year of the Chief Integration Officer
09:36 Choosing Tech Partners
13:03 From Hype to Results
15:05 AI-Native Organizations: Trust, Governance, and Empowerment
17:29 Conclusion and Further Resources
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