In this kickoff to a special three-part series titled "Making AI Work: A Buyer’s Guide for Leaders", hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla break down the overwhelming AI landscape in higher education. From general assistants like ChatGPT to workflow-transforming agents, this episode offers a crucial roadmap for institutional leaders wondering what’s hype, what’s helpful, and what’s worth investing in. If you're evaluating ed tech tools or shaping a long-term AI strategy in higher education, this episode is your essential primer.
In this kickoff to a special three-part series titled "Making AI Work: A Buyer’s Guide for Leaders", hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla break down the overwhelming AI landscape in higher education. From general assistants like ChatGPT to workflow-transforming agents, this episode offers a crucial roadmap for institutional leaders wondering what’s hype, what’s helpful, and what’s worth investing in. If you're evaluating ed tech tools or shaping a long-term AI strategy in higher education, this episode is your essential primer.
00:00 Mapping AI for Enterprise Leaders
04:10 AI Roadmap: From Foundations to Adoption
08:29 Understanding AI: Tools vs. Transformations
12:27 AI Assistants: Fast and Accessible
15:04 "Enterprise AI Deployments in Institutions"
18:29 "CRM Copilots and Agents Overview"
19:43 AI Copilots Revolutionizing EdTech Platforms
22:55 End-to-End AI Solutions Explained
26:47 AI-Driven Workflow Automation Tools
31:49 "Enhancing Systems with AI Workflows"
36:38 Automated Student Engagement Workflow
37:46 "AI's Enterprise Value Dilemma"
43:54 "ROI Correlation with Decision Proximity"
48:04 Evaluating AI Autonomy Levels
51:02 "AI Readiness Framework Explained"
53:16 Evaluating and Comparing AI Vendors
55:49 Prospects and Students