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AI, the magical solution?

Artificial Intelligence is omnipresent today and indeed holds enormous potential. It can radically transform your business and drive your growth. But... also remember that AI is not a magical solution! Without proper preparation, clear goals, and good support, even the most advanced technology can ultimately disappoint.

Work on your foundations

If you want to harness the true power of AI, its strength lies in the foundations on which you build your AI model. That is where the real power of AI resides.

Before starting your AI implementation, it’s better to first scrutinize the quality of your processes and data. After all, an AI solution is only as good as the base it relies on.

Invest in process optimization

AI can help expand and optimize your existing processes. But if your processes are inefficient, riddled with bottlenecks, or unclear, AI could even worsen these problems instead of solving them.

Therefore, first invest time and energy in streamlining your processes, identifying pain points, and removing unnecessary complexity. By simplifying processes before deploying AI, you create a solid foundation on which new technologies can truly add value.

Aim for data quality

AI algorithms thrive on data. They learn and generate insights based on the information they receive. But if that data is inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistent, the quality of AI output will be compromised.

To increase the success of AI initiatives, focus on data quality by cleaning and enriching your datasets. This means more than just fixing errors: think about standardization, consistent terminology, and up-to-date, relevant data. Also, invest in governance: clear agreements about who manages which data and how it is updated. This maximizes the value of your AI analysis.

So, don’t see AI as a miracle cure, but as a powerful accelerator - provided your organization is ready for it.