AI is here, but how do you effectively implement it with your teams? GitHub's Director of AI for Everyone Matt Nigh answers with practical guidance.
Leading GitHub’s 'AI for Everyone' program -> which is focused on helping Hubbers use AI effectively in their day-to-day work, has been a highlight of my career. We’ve captured what we’ve learned in a playbook that I’m excited to share. Link to playbook -> https://lnkd.in/gqadURfk We've learned that while the technology is important, successful AI adoption hinges on the change management that often gets overlooked. We built our internal playbook on this principle, creating a holistic system that relies on eight key pillars: • AI Advocates: A volunteer network of internal champions who scale adoption through peer-to-peer influence and feedback. • Clear Policies and Guardrails: Simple rules and guidelines that empower employees to use AI confidently and responsibly. • Communities of Practice: Dedicated forums for peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving. • Data-Driven Metrics: A multi-phased measurement framework to track adoption, engagement, and business impact. • Dedicated Responsible Individual: A central owner who orchestrates the program, enables others, and drives the overall strategy. • Executive Support: Visible leadership commitment that provides strategic vision, investment, and transparent communication. • Learning and Development: An accessible learning ecosystem curated from exceptional external training sources. • Right-Fit Tooling: A portfolio of vetted first-party and third-party tools suited for a variety of roles and use cases. The key is that these pillars all support one another. Together, they help make AI a natural part of the job, which is how you build a truly more creative and effective company. I am so excited to share this playbook to help you build your own AI-fluent organization. #AI #ChangeManagement #AIAdoption #Leadership #GitHub #FutureOfWork #software