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In this episode, Donna P. Mitchell discusses with Rupali Kumbhani the reasons behind the high failure rate of enterprise AI transformations and the importance of strategy over tools.

Why do 70% of enterprise AI transformations fail? Because organizations chase tools instead of strategy. In this episode, Donna P. Mitchell speaks with Rupali Kumbhani — Global Strategic Transformation Executive who has led enterprise-wide change at Revantage (Blackstone) and University of Chicago Medicine — about why the biggest barrier to AI adoption isn't the technology. It's leadership mindset, data readiness, and organizational trust. TOPICS COVERED: AI cannot be your strategy — AI is part of your strategy The banking CEO who asked the wrong question Finding your change ambassadors and winning over resistant teams AI frustration, burnout, and loss of trust Two levels of AI fear — C-Suite vs. employees The adoption model: education and governance first Data security — what keeps transformation leaders up at night Why most organizations are not ready to scale AI Responsible AI — bias, algorithms, and human accountability Implementation rescue: global enterprise methodology (00:00) AI Cannot Be Your Strategy — AI Is Part of Your Strategy (00:16) Introduction (02:41) AI Cannot Be Your Strategy — The Mindset Shift (04:32) The Banking CEO Who Asked the Wrong Question (05:38) It's…

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