AI transformation transcends mere speed and automation; it represents a fundamental leadership challenge. To evolve AI into a sustainable business capability, organizations must master the human element: workforce readiness, process redesign, and strategic governance. In this executive panel, we explore the critical tension between accelerating for competitive advantage and knowing when to decelerate to allow teams to recalibrate for high-impact decision-making. Join Adrian Thompson, CTO, Arsenal FC; Tom Harris, Partner, Deloitte; and Mark Boulter, Director of Commercial Technology, McLaren; as they discuss: - The change narrative: Crafting a compelling vision that motivates teams to transition from current workflows toward a more efficient future. - Rewiring work: Moving beyond the simple deployment of AI tools to fundamentally redesigning organizational workflows. - Closing the fluency gap: Addressing the AI literacy deficit and building organizational trust in leadership’s AI strategy. - Process-first AI: Ensuring workflows are optimized and fit for purpose before applying AI, rather than layering technology onto broken processes. - Future-proofing talent: Prioritizing critical thinking, judgment, and advisory skills over technical specialization in an AI-augmented landscape. Discover how to foster a culture of safe experimentation, where celebrating failure serves as a core component of innovation and long-term organizational growth. 0:00 – Why We Need to Decelerate to Accelerate 3:32 – New Roles, Leadership & the AI Fluency Gap 9:19 – Rebuilding Processes & Workflows Around AI 14:57 – Measuring the ROI of the Human Element 22:30 – Board Readiness, Governance & Industry Differences 29:03 – Audience Q&A Related links: Watch the sessions → https://experiences.cisco.com/highspeedai/?dtid=osclytb001772 See the partnership in action → https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/about/why-cisco/mclaren-racing.html?dtid=osclytb001772 Prepare for the AI era → https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/artificial-intelligence/critical-infrastructure/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772 Discover how Cisco is transforming industries with cutting-edge technology and business-driven innovation. Learn more: Cisco Official Site → https://www.cisco.com/?dtid=osclytb001772 Cisco Products & Services → https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772 Cisco Solutions → https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772 Contact Us → https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/about/contact-cisco/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772 Follow Us on Social Media: Cisco LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/cisco Cisco X → https://twitter.com/Cisco Cisco Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/cisco Cisco Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Cisco Got questions or insights? Drop them in the comments—we'd love to hear from you! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated on the latest with Cisco.

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