Strategic AI Organization: Gartner® Research for CDAOs
Navigate the complexities of AI implementation and unlock its full potential with expert opinion from Gartner
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the business landscape, and Chief Data and Analytics Officers (CDAOs) play a pivotal role in leading this transformation. However, to successfully launch and scale AI initiatives, CDAOs need a clear roadmap for organizational structure and the essential roles required at each stage of AI maturity.
In the insightful Gartner report, "How Should CDAOs Organize for AI and What Roles are Required?," you'll discover actionable recommendations to empower your CDAO to:
- Initiate and execute your AI initiatives by actively working with key business stakeholders in multidisciplinary and cross-functional (fusion) teams during the entire life cycle.
- Select the best-fit-for-purpose organizational structure, aligned with a vision that is business-value-driven, to utilize AI: then select the required AI maturity and adoption phase to realize that vision.
- Create must-have AI roles for the enterprise by identifying skills gaps using AI job descriptions, raising the level of AI literacy, and hiring talent or reskilling/upskilling existing employees.
Our Key Takeaways from the Gartner Report:
- Multidisciplinary Fusion Teams: Break down silos and foster collaboration by creating cross-functional teams that involve business, IT, data, and AI professionals throughout the AI lifecycle
- AI Maturity-Based Organizational Models: Tailor your AI organizational structure to your level of AI adoption, ensuring the right model is in place at the right time
- Must-Have AI Roles: Identify and fill critical roles such as Data Engineer, AI Engineer, Prompt Engineer, and more to build a strong AI foundation
- Addressing the Talent Gap: Strategically hire external talent or upskill existing employees to bridge the skills gap and ensure AI success
Download the Gartner report today and equip your CDAO with the insights and strategies to build a successful AI organization that drives innovation and growth.
Gartner, How should CDAOs Organize for AI and What Roles are Required?, By Jorg Heizenberg, Pieter den Hamer, 19th March 2024.
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