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AI That Scales: Mindset Before Machines

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This episode explores how organisations can advance AI capability by shifting from siloed, linear thinking to ecosystem thinking. Barbara Wittmann outlines why many AI initiatives fail, how mindset transformation enables responsible adoption and where real innovation begins inside an organisation. She explains the role of the middle, why data foundations matter and how ethical leadership can guide sustainable AI-driven change. 

👉 Full Show Notes
https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/783    

🎙️ What you’ll learn
• How to identify AI use cases that align with real business strategy 
• How mindset training supports sustainable AI transformation 
• How to build cross departmental ecosystems that accelerate innovation 
• How to move proofs of concept into production with stronger data baselines 
• How to lead ethically during AI driven organisational change 
• AI That Scales: Mindset Before Machines

👉 Chapters
• 2:45 The Real AI Problem: Everyone Has Pilots, No One Has Scale
• 4:38 Fear, Pressure, and Misalignment in the C‑Suite
• 5:40 Mindset Before Machines: Rethinking AI from the Ground Up
• 7:52 From Linear to Circular Thinking: The New Operating Model
• 9:50 The Power of the Middle: Where AI Transformation Really Happens
• 18:43 Mindset Transformation: Clearing Beliefs That Block Innovation
• 28:25 When POCs Fail: The Data, Strategy, and Ego Problems to Fix First

🔴 Find Barbara Online
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarawittmann/

✅ Highlights 
• “What in the world are we doing with AI?” 
• “Everyone is stuck on really making it work.” 
• “We go in with a workshop called Mindset Before Machines.” 
• “People want to fix their pressing issues without going to the root cause.” 
• “We need to start thinking in constant innovation cycles.” 
• “You cannot delegate complexity anymore.” 
• “Technology is part of your DNA, not a side piece.” 
• “AI implementation is essentially a very human problem.” 
• “Values are grounding to us.” 
• “Ethical transformation calls for wisdom in leadership.” 
• “You have to understand the problem before you move to the next step.” 
• “It is the miracle drug, the snake oil in the pioneer days.” 

🧰 Mentioned 
• Digital Wisdom Collective: https://www.digitalwisdomcollective.com/mindset-before-machines 
• Substack: https://digitalwisdomcollective.substack.com/  
• Company Website: https://www.digitalwisdomcollective.com/ 

✅Keywords 
ai adoption, leadership, organisational change, ecosystems, mindset, data quality, innovation, proofs of concept, ethical transformation, productivity, strategy, silos 

Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoption

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Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 
 
This episode explores how organisations can advance AI capability by shifting from siloed, linear thinking to ecosystem thinking. Barbara Wittmann outlines why many AI initiatives fail, how mindset transformation enables responsible adoption and where real innovation begins inside an organisation. She explains the role of the middle, why data foundations matter and how ethical leadership can guide sustainable AI-driven change. 

👉 Full Show Notes
https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/783    

🎙️ What you’ll learn
• How to identify AI use cases that align with real business strategy 
• How mindset training supports sustainable AI transformation 
• How to build cross departmental ecosystems that accelerate innovation 
• How to move proofs of concept into production with stronger data baselines 
• How to lead ethically during AI driven organisational change 
• AI That Scales: Mindset Before Machines

👉 Chapters
• 2:45 The Real AI Problem: Everyone Has Pilots, No One Has Scale
• 4:38 Fear, Pressure, and Misalignment in the C‑Suite
• 5:40 Mindset Before Machines: Rethinking AI from the Ground Up
• 7:52 From Linear to Circular Thinking: The New Operating Model
• 9:50 The Power of the Middle: Where AI Transformation Really Happens
• 18:43 Mindset Transformation: Clearing Beliefs That Block Innovation
• 28:25 When POCs Fail: The Data, Strategy, and Ego Problems to Fix First

🔴 Find Barbara Online
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarawittmann/

✅ Highlights 
• “What in the world are we doing with AI?” 
• “Everyone is stuck on really making it work.” 
• “We go in with a workshop called Mindset Before Machines.” 
• “People want to fix their pressing issues without going to the root cause.” 
• “We need to start thinking in constant innovation cycles.” 
• “You cannot delegate complexity anymore.” 
• “Technology is part of your DNA, not a side piece.” 
• “AI implementation is essentially a very human problem.” 
• “Values are grounding to us.” 
• “Ethical transformation calls for wisdom in leadership.” 
• “You have to understand the problem before you move to the next step.” 
• “It is the miracle drug, the snake oil in the pioneer days.” 

🧰 Mentioned 
• Digital Wisdom Collective: https://www.digitalwisdomcollective.com/mindset-before-machines 
• Substack: https://digitalwisdomcollective.substack.com/  
• Company Website: https://www.digitalwisdomcollective.com/ 

✅Keywords 
ai adoption, leadership, organisational change, ecosystems, mindset, data quality, innovation, proofs of concept, ethical transformation, productivity, strategy, silos 

Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoption

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🔴 Share this video with a Youtuber friend: https://youtu.be/N0ysUMMWqL4

✅ Recommended Playlist: Copilot Show. Hear the latest from Senior Microsoft Staff – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqyy0tYMOozNcXsEdVn4sqh

✅ All our Microsoft Innovation Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoEIfkNYZ0dModTR5aLbRh3

✅ Let’s Connect:
Collaborate with me here – https://cloverbase.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy
Website: http://www.nz365guy.com/subscribe
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy
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Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.nz/nz365guy

I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential

I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 14 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.

Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge (https://www.90daymc.com/)

Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)

If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy) .

Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith

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