Michael Hirsch, an AI strategist and product leadership coach at Break A Pencil Consulting, dives deep into the realities of adopting AI within product teams. He explores common pitfalls, emphasizes the importance of leadership and culture, and introduces his practical ABC&D Framework for identifying valuable AI opportunities. Learn actionable strategies to integrate AI smoothly into your workflow, empower your teams, and turn AI chaos into sustainable growth.
Key Takeaways:
Overcome common challenges in product team AI adoption.
Understand the critical role of leadership in successful AI integration.
Implement the ABC&D framework to find the right AI use cases.
Empower your team through structured AI training and experimentation.
Regularly assess and build upon your team’s AI capabilities.
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Chapters:
00:00 Navigating AI Adoption in Product Teams
04:05 The Stakes of AI Integration
10:41 Leadership's Role in AI Transformation
11:02 The ABCD Framework for AI Use Cases
23:18 Real-World Application: Dual Cohort Training
31:36 Practical Recommendations for Product Leaders
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AI strategist and coach helping product teams go from tool-chasing to capability-building. Founder of Break a Pencil, he embeds AI into workflows to solve real business problems at scale.