In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Kimes, founder of The Idea Garden, to break down what AI literacy really means for leaders, teams, and organizations. This conversation cuts through the fear, hype, and jargon to focus on practical, responsible AI adoption that keeps humans at the center.

Main talking points:

• What AI actually is (and what it’s not)
• Why process and data matter before AI ever does
• How to use AI safely and responsibly in your organization
• Basic prompting skills anyone can learn
• Identifying real AI use cases vs. forcing AI where it doesn’t belong
• Addressing fear, ethics, and long-term human impact
• Why AI adoption must start with people, not technology

Whether you’re non-technical, highly technical, or leading AI adoption inside your organization, this episode will help you move from fear to clarity—and from curiosity to confidence.

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We explore a story-driven, two-day CM2 workshop that turns change management into measurable profit and shared language across roles. Cindy Price shares how immersive scenarios reveal costs, benefits, and guardrails that convert tension into governance and better decisions.

• CM2 as a profit engine, not overhead
• Simulation across concept to retirement
• Costing change and building business cases
• Role-based tension turned into clear rules
• Change beyond engineering to HR and compliance
• New, revise, and retire decisions tied to margin
• Mentorship across industries and experience levels
• Pathways to CM2 Core and Pro after the why
• Applying single point of truth and closed loops
• Future of CM2 in services, banking, and software

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We make the case that organizational change management isn’t a nice-to-have but the painkiller that prevents rework and missed benefits. Leslie Ellis shares how early, human-centered strategy, layered alignment, and capacity planning turn installations into real outcomes.

• involving OCM at the wake-up call, not at go-live
• rework versus course correction and why it matters
• building the foundation upfront: alignment, incentives, capacity
• PM and change leadership in lockstep for shared outcomes
• engaging practitioners early to avoid blind spots
• embracing naysayers to surface truth and improve design
• layered alignment across functions and time
• IT and the business aiming for benefits, not just installation
• breaking silos and coordinating enterprise change
• change rescue and recovery with an honest reset
• change requires effort, not heroics

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We dive into the principles of successful digital transformation by exploring the critical relationship between processes, requirements, and tools. Thomas Miller, Director of Enterprise Systems and Processes at IPX, shares his 20+ years of expertise in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions.

• Why processes must lead and tools should follow
• The difference between proper requirements gathering and ineffective brainstorming
• How business requirements differ from functional specifications
• Understanding the CM2-500 standard and how it compares to EIA-649
• Common mistakes organizations make when selecting and implementing enterprise tools
• Strategies for creating lasting change that's embraced rather than resisted
• Real-world examples showing how process-first approaches delivered 40% reduction in change cycle times

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User experience design is not just about aesthetics—it's essential to ensuring adoption of enterprise software and achieving return on technology investments.

• UX is frequently treated as a "nice-to-have" rather than a strategic business necessity
• The double diamond approach combines generative thinking and synthesis to create user-centered solutions
• Early examples like Uber and iPhone demonstrate how thoughtful UX removes barriers to adoption
• When users encounter poor experiences, they create workarounds that introduce costly errors and inefficiencies
• Organizations should build feedback loops throughout implementation, not just at final testing
• AI tools promise to accelerate development but require careful application to avoid magnifying poor decisions
• Successful digital implementations require viewing experiences from the user's perspective, not just meeting business requirements
• Continuous feedback cycles help identify problems before they become embedded in final products
• Enterprise UX should consider the entire digital thread, focusing on connected systems rather than isolated tools

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Tony Cahill, the mind behind Crystal Onyx, dives deep into why data readiness is the critical bottleneck preventing successful AI implementations and shares how his platform transforms months of data preparation into weeks.

• Organizations struggle with data readiness when implementing AI projects
• The AI project cycle consists of five steps: problem identification, data acquisition, modeling, output, and evaluation
• 42% of organizations identify data availability and quality as a top challenge for AI implementation
• Poor data quality costs enterprise companies approximately $10-12 million annually
• Crystal Onyx creates a virtual representation of data across various storage systems without physically moving files
• The platform can scan millions of files per hour to create a comprehensive map of available information
• A customer reduced their data preparation time from 10-12 months to just 8 weeks using Crystal Onyx
• The system allows for custom metadata, data classification, and governance without disrupting existing workflows
• "AI isn't a solution, it's a force multiplier. If your data goals and processes are broken, AI will amplify that chaos"
• Organizations should align technology decisions with business objectives and start with small, low-risk pilots

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Dr. Avishkar Misra shares his expertise on implementing AI effectively in businesses and explains how his company Berrijam is making AI accessible, explainable, and useful for organizations of all sizes.

• AI is not just one solution but a set of tools, techniques, and frameworks that allows for intelligent decision-making at various scales
• Berrijam offers three main services: AI strategy development, custom AI implementation, and their proprietary BerryJam AI focused on analytical applications
• The Berrijam AI5C framework breaks down AI capabilities into five areas: Find, Make, Connect, Predict, and Optimize
• Organizations need to start with their specific pain points and business requirements before selecting AI tools or implementation strategies
• AI will transform jobs rather than simply eliminate them, creating opportunities for those who learn to work alongside AI
• Leadership plays a critical role in successful AI adoption by fostering the right cultural framework and strategic approach
• The future workplace will see AI handling mundane tasks, allowing professionals to focus on higher-value creative work
• The IPX-hosted AI Readiness Workshops will help participants understand AI fundamentals, build business cases, and develop implementation strategies

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In this episode, Brandy sits down with Tony, the visionary behind Crystal Onyx, to discuss how intelligent data management transforms organizations across industries. Learn how Crystal Onyx delivers clarity, protection, and efficiency in managing vast amounts of data, breaking down silos, and enabling businesses to unlock their full potential. From AI initiatives to cybersecurity and cloud migration, discover the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of data management.

Main Points

• Tony’s journey from early data management to founding Crystal Onyx.

• The unique features of Crystal Onyx, including virtualization and metadata-driven workflows.

• How Crystal Onyx helps organizations manage and protect data seamlessly.

• Real-world applications: from Hollywood studios to NASA and beyond.

• Addressing cybersecurity challenges with immutable storage and air-gapped solutions.

• The ROI of intelligent data management for cloud migration and AI initiatives.

• A vision for the future of Crystal Onyx in high-performance and AI-driven environments.

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