Agentic AI and the Future of Industry Innovation

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of agentic AI on business operations and the necessity for companies to adapt to global changes.

Graeme Codrington and Dean Van Leeuwen open this episode with a tribute to Paul Stanley, the former CEO of Achilles, whose legacy transformed the supply chain and ESG sectors. His dedication to transparency inspired this episode's deep dive into the fast moving world of artificial intelligence, where Ginni Rometty's foresight of AI's pervasive influence in decision-making is coming to life. Imagine AI that doesn't just follow orders but autonomously improves customer experiences and tackles major challenges. Discover the phenomenon of agentic AI - an autonomous force poised to redefine business operations, yet shrouded in both promise and skepticism. A shift from task-based automation to mission-driven autonomy, by leveraging agentic AI, companies can not only boost efficiency but also reimagine their strategies, breaking free from conventional constraints. Do you think businesses should stay neutral in the face of global changes? Using frameworks like BANI, we highlight the necessity for enterprises to anticipate and capitalise on disruptions. In a world where 70% of the population lives under right-leaning governments, global businesses are navigating a complex political…

People in this episode

Hosts: Graeme Codrington, Dean Van Leeuwen

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• business innovation
• supply chain
• ESG
• agentic AI
• decision-making
• political landscape

Keywords

• agentic AI
• business strategy
• automation
• customer experience
• disruption
• BANI framework
• political neutrality

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Organizations: Achilles, IBM

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