The Next Lean Bytes
Pilot to Payoff: Making AI Worth The Investment
Alec Harrison
August 5, 2025 - 11:45am — 12:01pm CT
AI is moving fast — and so is the pressure to figure out where it actually fits in your organization. Whether you’re actively exploring use cases or just trying to separate real progress from all the noise, the hardest part is knowing where to start. What’s working today? And how are others making it work inside complex, real-world environments? Let’s explore recent AI pilots and the questions we’ve found most helpful for spotting good opportunities early on.
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AI is moving fast — and so is the pressure to figure out where it actually fits in your organization. Whether you’re actively exploring use cases or just trying to separate real progress from all the noise, the hardest part is knowing where to start. What’s working today? And how are others making it work inside complex, real-world environments? Let’s explore recent AI pilots and the questions we’ve found most helpful for spotting good opportunities early on.
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