This episode is sponsored by the 365 Leadership Summit, taking place September 18-19, 2025

On this episode we are discussing the business leader's perspective on AI transformation, including a theme that people aren't talking about as much: failure.

Our guests on this episode, Prachi Mishra of Microsoft and Geoff Ables of C5 Insight, talk both the risks and the potential benefits of the AI offerings that are emerging almost in real time from Microsoft in 2025. Prachi and Geoff both explain their reasons for viewing AI as key to the future of business, and the conditions that will lead organizations to successful investments.

They share case studies from their own clients, AI adoption advice, and how to build an achievable roadmap. And Geoff helps us understand one of the key risks that he foresees, the emergence of AI shelfware and the loss of excitement or momentum within an organization.

More about the 365 Leadership Summit:

• Taking place September 18-19, 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, CO the 365 Leadership Summit is THE Non-Technical AI & Digital Transformation Event for Business Leaders & Change Influencers. Learn more at: www.c5in.co/leader