Brett Bonthron

Lift the boat. Not one edge, if you do it's just bound to topple - What I always tell teams I work with. When it comes to #capability, center of excellence is a misnomer - it has to be a shared experience. 🤲 🤖 I asked #ChatGPT how it felt about humans gatekeeping #AILearning. The feelings were mutual: "In the realm of AI, where collaboration intersects innovation, the instinct to gatekeep can be tempting. Yet, consider this: AI's potential is maximized not in isolation but through shared insights. When we open the gates to our discoveries, we invite collective advancement and broader success. This isn't just about altruism; it's about smart strategy." Read here (3 mins): https://lnkd.in/gFV2au4i Disagree? I'd love to know. There is an argument in favor of competitive advantage i heard from a colleague over lunch!

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Unlocking the full potential of generative AI starts with empowering your people. CHROs can lead the way by championing a culture of growth, training and upskilling employees, and building trust to drive innovation from the ground up. Check out this insightful piece from Alexandra Nawrat on HR leadership in the era of gen AI. https://lnkd.in/eK_sGVPV https://lnkd.in/eK_sGVPV

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In a recent McKinsey Live, senior partners Olivia White and Rodney Zemmel discussed how leaders can rewire their organizations to make the most of technology investments and contribute to a new wave of productivity growth after years of stagnation. Investments in generative AI have the potential to boost global labor productivity by 0.1% to 0.6% a year, adding the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy. However, harnessing the potential of gen AI is no small feat. Listen to the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eqZvswgC You can also register for the next McKinsey Live on the state of tourism: mck.co/StateOfTourism #Productivity #AdvancedEconomies #GFC #McKinseyLive

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In a recent webinar, I had the privilege of sharing insights as a panelist, and one phrase really stood out that another panelist said: "We have a philosophy that we're a lab, not a factory." This mindset is transformative. Here’s why: 🔍 Experimentation Fuels Innovation: Unlike a factory where processes are rigid and repetitive, a lab embraces experimentation. By testing new ideas, you discover innovative ways to enhance guest experiences, streamline operations, and boost revenue. 🌟 Continuous Improvement: In a lab, the focus is on continuous improvement. Every experiment, whether successful or not, provides valuable insights. This iterative approach leads to better solutions and long-term success. 💡 Agility and Adaptability: A lab mentality encourages agility. In an ever-changing market, the ability to adapt quickly is crucial. This approach allows you to pivot when necessary, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve. 🚀 Empowering Teams: By fostering a lab environment, you empower your teams to think creatively and take calculated risks. This not only drives innovation but also cultivates a culture of learning and growth. Embrace the lab mindset. It’s not just about what you do, but how you do it that makes the difference. Keep experimenting, learning, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. What’s one experiment you’re excited to try in your work? Maybe you don’t know where to start. That’s ok and it’s where we come in. We are your partner in helping create new guest experiences, enhance operations and drive revenue through digital transformation. Reach out to me today! A big shout out to Jesse Vargas and the team at San Antonio Zoo for the inspiration of this post! #Innovation #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement #Agility #TeamEmpowerment #WebinarInsights

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Where some see disruptive threat, the wise see a chance to lead. In an era where consumer staples companies face significant challenges—from value chain disintermediation to rapidly changing consumer expectations—the need for strategic innovation has never been greater. The sector’s performance has struggled to keep pace with other industries over the past five years. In our latest analysis, Brian Hindo, Claudia Pardo and I delve into the disruptions reshaping the consumer staples sector. We spotlight how five companies are not just navigating but leading through these turbulent times, crafting strategic moves that yield outsized returns. Curious about what makes these companies successful where others see barriers? Interested in how they are redefining the consumer experience? Dive into our new report to uncover how these leaders are turning potential threats into opportunities.

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How are #SaaS companies weathering the drive to better operational efficiency and pivoting toward profitable growth? SaaS growth is down but EBITDA is up – learn more via insights gathered from the 2024 benchmark release from OPEXEngine (a subsidiary of Bain & Company).

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Love this leaderboard - https://lnkd.in/gwAER9-U because it has cost information as well. Interesting to see that GPT-4 costs $5.25 where as Claude-3 costs $10.84 and Google Gemini-1.5-Pro only costs $0.86. Amazing difference in cost for the same task with very small change in accuracy. #llms #genai #generatieveai #capgemini #llm #opensourceai #capgeminiindia #ai #artificialintelligence #software  #leaderboard #benchmark #benchmarking

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It was great joining Rebecca Finlay on stage at The Washington Post Futurist Summit, along with visionaries like Maria Ressa, Jen Easterly, General Mark A. Milley, Renee Wegrzyn, Reid Hoffman, Regina Barzilay and John Zecca. We discussed the future of AI governance and the importance of an open ecosystem to drive innovation. You can watch our discussion below. #aiethics IBM

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As the digital world becomes more interconnected, telcos are embarking on a new journey to transform into techos to shape the future of innovation. Read the latest KPMG US “Telco to Techo” report to learn more insights:

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As the digital world becomes more interconnected, telcos are embarking on a new journey to transform into techos to shape the future of innovation. Read the latest KPMG US “Telco to Techo” report to learn more insights:

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Good interview with Matt Calkins, CEO of Appian Corporation. I agree with Matt on three critical issues that will shape the future of AI, and influence the future of business and economy. 1) Despite the hype-storm to convince everyone otherwise, particularly stock traders and VCs, it's not just about money, or for that matter data scale. Microsoft is announcing multi-billion dollar deals related to AI every other day, but these are mostly political deals, often coordinated with the Biden admin (e.g., Biden is set to announce the Wisconsin data center deal today). It's mostly to boost stock value with the herd and gain political support in attempting to stall antitrust enforcement as long as possible. 2) AI is one of the purest forms of human intellectual pursuits -- ingenuity and wisdom will ultimately determine winners. Even those who have the talent on the payroll don't necessarily realize the best effort from that talent. Most scientists and engineers are ethical people, and when they see their employers exploiting them for purposes that are unethical and potentially catastrophic, they usually find ways to undermine those efforts. I think we are beginning to see that now in LLM efforts as people realize they've been duped. 3) As I've said for the duration, although we need to enforce antitrust, AI won't be a winner takes all outcome for several reasons. One is it's simply too large when applied across the economy. Governments and customers won't allow that to happen -- economy would collapse. Another is the ultimate winners must be trustworthy, and to be trustworthy they must protect customer data like we do in our KOS, not exploit it, as that data represents nearly everything of value in the digital economy, from organizational and digital sovereignty to human rights, assets of every kind, the knowledge economy, and employment -- essentially survival in the digital age. It is an extreme understatement, but to put it mildly, it's not a great idea to entrust your data with those who have proven willing to steal everyone's data, and/or attempt to transfer and monopolize the knowledge economy.

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Not only at the top of the market with BCG clients, but across the entire business environment…those companies that leverage consulting to rapidly leverage artificial intelligence in sophisticated ways (not just using ChatGPT to write emails) will outpace their competitors and establish capabilities that will remain in a leading position. We are at an important inflection point. Now more than any other time, there will be true winners and losers and those that delay their application of AI will never catch up.

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Check out our latest report—a reflection of over two years of research across six key industries. With nearly 2,000 data points analyzed, this report provides insights into the value drivers and KPIs that leaders are leveraging to gain a competitive edge though strategic #TechInvestments. From cloud-native platforms to zero trust security and #GenAI, learn how organizations are navigating industry disruption and driving transformation. Read the full report.

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EY latest Future Consumer Index finds US consumers seek loyalty discounts and human interaction as shopping behaviors shift. Read more about how consumers sentiments and corresponding habits are changing.

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This week I had the honor of delivering short remarks on mentorship for the UC Berkeley School of Information Outstanding Mentor Awards. So, I did a little research... I asked 🤖 chatgpt? hm...a little too top-->down. How about Google? Uh... I think they put a little too much emphasis on the "men" in mentor. 🖋 In the end I wrote my own: Great mentors have lived experiences they are willing to share. They help you see your potential, help you find a path to walk in life that validates your hopes dreams, and provide a safe place to plan and practice how to overcome the barriers you will meet along your way. Then I told them what I learned from 3 amazing women who have mentored me: Siobhan Kelly was the first formal mentor I ever had. Her rules to live by: 1️⃣ Pay it forward. Remember to help others as I have helped you. 2️⃣ Speak up. Some people nod, when the right thing is to ask questions. 3️⃣ No question is out of bounds. Giving people the opportunity to ask makes others gain trust and safety. And trust is everything. *️⃣ Bonus: Always use a 3-point plan. Kristin Moyer is one of my mentors today. Her rules to live by: 1️⃣ It’s time to settle down. It’s good to know a little bit about a lot of things, but know when it’s time to settle down the develop deep thought leadership. 2️⃣ Deliver ahead of expectations for the people that matter most. 3️⃣ When you find something that makes you curious – block your calendar and read 10 books about it. *️⃣ Bonus: Always have fun along the way. (Not a problem for me 🤣 ) Franceann Paulman is the original mentor and my Mom. Her rules to live by: There are three types of people who you should respect the most as you build your career. 1️⃣ Administrative / executive assistants 2️⃣ Security guards 3️⃣ Custodians  ❓ Why you ask? Because they have all the keys and know all the secrets. *️⃣ Bonus: Don’t gamble. 💸 But if you’re going to gamble, play roulette. Don’t play roulette. But if you do, bet on 🔴 or ⚫ / odd or even. Don’t bet. But if you do and win, always pocket your 🤑 winnings. My Men-Tori rules to live by: 1️⃣ Play the yes game. This is the first piece of advice I give to all mentees I have the honor to work with. Here’s how it works, for the first year of your career say yes to everything keeping track of what you love and don’t love. Knowing what to authentically say yes to is the biggest gift you can give yourself early in your career. 2️⃣ Always bring a folding chair. First, to remind you of who is not in the room when you are making decisions. And Second, to honor Shirley Chisholm. 3️⃣ Be a nice human. This is greatest thing you can accomplish in work and life. There are so many more amazing humans who have mentored me now and throughout my life. I love you all for the lessons you have taught me and the inspiration you have given me to go forth and help others. 🖤 Huge thank you to Rebecca K. Andersen for inviting me. #Mentorship #BeANiceHuman #LeadershipDevelopment

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The Information is out with a great story of how Oracle literally turned lemons into lemonade with their excess #AI capacity. While this is obviously short term gain is this a sustainable long term strategy to build sustained profits and market position in the #aiwars going forward or is this a bridge to nowhere? What do you think? #management #venturecapital #privateequity #capitalmarkets #AI #nvidia

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Rich Birhanzel, Accenture Global Health Industry Lead sat down with Xtelligent Healthcare on their podcast Healthcare Strategies to share his insights surrounding GenAI and workforce management at HIMSS 2024. The conversation focused on the potential of AI in healthcare, its responsible use, and privacy concerns. Birhanzel underscored the urgency of addressing the global crisis of patient access due to workforce shortages. He stressed the importance of automation through generative AI. However, this approach may require a cognitive shift as it will change providers' workflows, Birhanzel acknowledged. He emphasized the need for harmonization between technology and human workflows. Listen to the full podcast: https://lnkd.in/dF7cDzAS #genAI #workforcemanagement #podcast #talent 

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Emerging leaders are pursuing bold AI strategies guided by customer needs and the right balance between speed and risk management. Our latest insight explores four key actions that can improve the odds of success for a company’s bold AI bets.

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