Including diverse voices in the AI conversation | Avva Thach | TEDxSugarLand

75% of companies want to use AI to enhance outcomes, including sales, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, but rushing AI deployment is like driving without a GPS—lost and inefficient. Instead, leverage the collective intelligence of all team members in the organization! Plan openly together, like friends figuring out potential roadblocks before a road trip. It is not about groupthink; it's about bringing everyone's unique perspective together to co-create a winning AI strategy to avoid costly mistakes and ensure your AI drives real value. As CEO of Avva Thach Management Consulting, Avva collaborates with forward-looking executives and leaders to tackle complex challenges, even amid economic uncertainty. She is dedicated to fostering productive and happier teams and customers, significantly boosting company profits.
Avva's extensive background includes Big Four management consulting roles, startup incubators, and partnerships with international businesses and governments. She played an integral role in digital transformations valued at over $20 billion, engaging with professionals from over 90 countries. Integrating AI into business strategies and promoting self-awareness and happiness as catalysts for innovation are crucial aspects of her work.
Avva is also an author and podcaster, focusing on strategy and leadership in tech. Her deep commitment to self-awareness will be highlighted in her upcoming leadership and strategy book, aiming to enrich her contributions to technology and strategic planning. She is a meditator and yoga teacher, hosting the "Avva: Innovate with Authenticity" podcast. With over 500 hours dedicated to yoga therapy, she seamlessly integrates these practices to enhance her life and work. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx