AI on Our Terms

A Leadership Guide to Building People Centred, AI Empowered Organisations

By: Paul Woods

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

In today's tech-driven environment, many leaders feel trapped between embracing AI and protecting what makes their organisation special. "AI on Our Terms" shows you how to do both.

Forget AI-First! We need AI on Our Terms!

Are you under pressure to adopt AI, but worried about losing your organisation's culture, values, or people in the process?

In this practical and timely book, you'll discover how to:

• Develop a clear, people or 'human-centered' AI strategy that algins with your purpose
• Unlock performance amplified by AI, without compromising your culture
• Empower your people to thrive alongside AI, and not be displaced by it
• Avoid costly leadership mistakes made by organisations rushing to adopt AI
• Create the right conditions for lasting, scalable success

Who this book is for:

• Executives, managers, and team leaders who want to get AI right
• Organisations navigating digital transformation without the hype
• Purpose-driven leaders who know that sustainable innovation must be people-led

Drawing on lessons from a century of automation and change, Paul Woods delivers an evidence-based roadmap for leading your organisation into an AI-powered future... on your terms.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Part One: History Repeats
  Lessons learned from the past 100 years that can guide us as we apply AI
  • Chapter 1: Shining a light on how we organise work
  • Chapter 2: Racing to be the same as our competitors
  • Chapter 3: Moving knowledge work around
  • Chapter 4: The mistakes we are already making with AI
  • Chapter 5: Building a roadmap for unlocking value with AI
• Part Two: Creating your People Centred, AI Empowered Organisation
  An iterative approach to building the capacity of your organisation to embrace AI innovation
  • Chapter 6: Individual: Building AI Awareness and Competence
  • Chapter 7: Team: Reimagining AI as a Team Member
  • Chapter 8: Process: AI and Automation Driven Improvement
  • Chapter 9: Customer: Aligning AI Capabilities with Customer Needs
  • Chapter 10: Structure: Clarifying Accountability and Roles
  • Chapter 11: Strategy: Updating Strategic Intent with AI
• Part Three: Leading the Transformation for your Organisation
  Strategies to amplify your own impact as a leader embracing AI in your organisation
  • Chapter 12: What makes a Great 'Digital Leader'?
  • Chapter 13: Taking your Team on the journey
  • Chapter 14: Your 30/60/90 day plan to get started
• Conclusion

What sets this book apart from other AI leadership books is its focus on people.

While most guides are written by technologists with an AI first mindset, AI on Your Terms is built for leaders who want to integrate AI in a way that aligns with their strategy, values, and culture. Whether you are leading a digital transformation, exploring responsible AI use, or designing your first AI pilot, this book gives you the tools to lead the introduction or expansion of AI in your organisation with confidence.

AI on Your Terms helps you capture the AI opportunity, without losing that 'secret sauce' that your customers and employees love.