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What truly separates successful AI adoption from mere “execution theater”?
In this episode host Kate O’Neill sits down with AI transformation leader Deepika Chopra to explore the critical—and often overlooked—dimension of human readiness in AI adoption. Drawing from her experience leading major AI and digital initiatives at Fortune 500 companies and startups alike, Deepika Chopra breaks down the “alignment gap”—the persistent disconnect between what AI can deliver and what organizations are actually prepared to embrace.
Topics covered:
AI literacy and organizational trust
The “alignment gap” in AI transformation
Execution theater vs. genuine adoption
Measuring human readiness:
The HAAS
(Human AI Alignment Score)
Culture’s role in successful AI implementation
Differences between startups and enterprises in AI adoption
Practical frameworks for leaders to assess and cultivate readiness
Hopeful outlooks on AI’s human impact
Connect with Deepika Chopra
Website: movefirstalignfast.com
LinkedIn: Deepika Chopra
Episode Chapters
00:00:05 – Welcome and show introduction
00:00:17 – Getting AI literacy and trust within organizations
00:02:18 – The alignment gap: definitions and implications
00:03:38 – Why do organizations get stuck in the alignment gap?
00:04:51 – Real-world example of AI adoption hesitancy
00:05:38 – Execution theater vs. genuine transformation
00:07:38 – The misalignment spiral and its risks
00:08:25 – The power of metaphors in shaping AI trust
00:09:27 – Deepika’s tech journey: failures and insights
00:13:35 – Measuring human readiness: HAAS score explained
00:15:05 – Organizational response to HAAS score
00:16:29 – Practical tips for cultivating AI readiness
00:18:26 – Operationalizing human-centric innovation
00:20:26 – What separates thriving and struggling AI transformations?
00:23:32 – Startups vs. enterprises: alignment gap challenges
00:24:29 – First steps for leaders to break out of execution theater
00:25:57 – The one mindset shift leaders need: Align before you automate
00:27:28 – Hopeful perspectives: the people at the center of AI
00:28:29 – Connect with Deepika Chopra
00:28:50 – Episode wrap and credits
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