AI is already changing the way organizations work, but successful adoption requires much more than choosing the right tool.
In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham is joined by James “JP” Poulter, Head of Innovation at Dunham+Co and author of the new book AI at Work: How to Build a Full Stack Organization. Together, they explore what leaders need to consider as AI becomes a more significant part of everyday work.
From organizing the information that fuels AI and understanding how work actually gets done to establishing ethical guardrails and equipping teams to use these tools effectively, Trent and JP discuss why meaningful AI adoption starts with people, process, and intentional leadership.
They also examine what AI could mean for the future of work, why its greatest opportunity may be reducing the work that drains people rather than simply reducing headcount, and the risks organizations face when they allow AI adoption to happen without a clear strategy.
For leaders wondering how to move beyond experimentation and develop a thoughtful approach to AI, this conversation offers a practical framework for preparing your organization for what comes next.
Connect with us: https://dunhamancompany.com
Get a copy of JP’s Book: https://a.co/d/0dRtZt0t
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction
02:25 – AI at Work: Building a Full Stack Organization
05:24 – Entering the “Wrestling Period” of AI
07:04 – Is AI Actually Replacing People?
10:23 – Why AI Adoption Starts with Process, Not Tools
15:50 – Organizing Your Information and Building a Shared AI Brain
21:51 – Creating Ethical Guardrails for AI
28:38 – How AI Can Change the Way We Work
34:26 – The Risk of Ignoring AI
