How Leaders Should Roll Out AI at Work

Check out the Program Execution System Toolkit:https://implementgpts.com/pestoolkit===============AI adoption does not fail because leaders picked the wrong tool. It usually fails because the organization was never guided through the change.In this episode, Ian sits down with Mike Burkesmith of BestResults.AI to talk about what it actually takes to roll out AI inside a company. They unpack why AI deployment is really a change management problem, how leaders can earn buy-in from their teams, and why the best use cases usually come from studying the organization’s actual workflows instead of copying what someone else built.Mike also explains how companies can identify high-impact AI opportunities, why training and upskilling matter, and how leaders can create a culture of AI-powered continuous improvement without overwhelming their people.If you are trying to bring AI into your business, this conversation is a reminder that the tool is only part of the equation. The real work is helping people understand where the organization is going, how their roles will change, and how AI can help them do better work.===============Mike’s Links:- Website: https://bestresults.ai/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeburkesmith===============- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-gatzke/- Schedule Free Blueprinting Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/implement-ai-blueprinting===============Highlights:00:00 — Intro & setup01:12 — AI as change02:05 — Beyond the tool04:24 — Caring leadership06:42 — Safe dialogue08:45 — AI huddles10:39 — Quality standards12:17 — People must see it16:13 — Upskilling matters18:35 — Prioritizing AI use cases20:38 — Start with the org22:55 — Avoid platform lock-in25:16 — Pick one and go26:55 — High-impact use cases29:17 — Workflow redesign31:44 — Use your experts34:22 — Earning buy-in35:21 — Where to find Mike36:18 — Billboard question37:04 — Walk humbly AI adoption, AI implementation, AI rollout, AI in business, AI change management, organizational change, change management, business transformation, AI workflows, AI strategy, leadership, AI leadership, workplace AI, AI tools, generative AI, ChatGPT for business, Claude AI, Gemini AI, AI use cases, AI training, AI upskilling, workflow automation, workflow redesign, continuous improvement, organizational buy-in, AI deployment, AI governance, AI policy, business operations, operational efficiency, expert business, The Expert Method, Ian Gatzke, Mike Burkesmith, BestResults.AI