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Control-M for Her Presents: Driving AI Adoption: People, Technology, and the Future of Women in Tech
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how organizations innovate, operate, and compete but technology alone does not guarantee success. Join AI transformation thought leader, Karrie Sullivan, Founder and Chief ROI Officer of Culminate Strategy Group, alongside Melanie Vogel, Vice President, Sales of BMC, for an engaging discussion on what it takes to successfully drive AI adoption across an organization.
In this interactive session, Karrie and Melanie will explore the intersection of people, technology, and leadership, including strategies for navigating organizational change, scaling AI initiatives from vision to execution, and building cultures that embrace innovation. Attendees will gain practical insights into how AI is reshaping careers, leadership opportunities, and the future of women in technology.
Whether you're leading digital transformation efforts, evaluating AI initiatives, or planning your next career move, you'll leave with actionable perspectives and inspiration for the AI-driven future.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand the people, process, and technology factors that influence successful AI adoption.
- Learn strategies for leading organizational change in an AI-driven environment.
- Explore approaches for moving AI initiatives from strategy to measurable business outcomes.
- Discuss the evolving role of women in technology and leadership as AI reshapes the workforce.
Speakers
Karrie Sullivan, Founder and Chief ROI Officer of Culminate Strategy Group
Melanie Vogel, Vice President, Sales of BMC
event summary
Why human trust and agency are becoming the foundation of AI adoption
As AI accelerates workplace transformation, organizations are discovering that technology adoption depends less on tools and more on trust, leadership, and human behavior. In this discussion, industry leaders explore how successful organizations navigate change, build confidence, and unlock sustainable value from AI.
core insights
Building confidence is the real AI adoption challenge
The success of AI initiatives increasingly depends on how organizations address uncertainty, trust, and behavioral barriers, not simply technology deployment.
1
Trust determines the speed of adoption
Organizations often underestimate how fear and ambiguity slow AI adoption. Leaders who clearly connect AI to employee value, business outcomes, and everyday work create stronger engagement and faster acceptance.
2
Experimentation is replacing perfection
The most successful teams encourage learning through testing, iteration, and failure. Organizations that normalize experimentation build resilience, accelerate innovation, and uncover valuable use cases more quickly.
3
Human agency is becoming a competitive advantage
As AI automates more routine activities, the ability to solve complex problems, collaborate, and drive outcomes becomes increasingly valuable. High-agency individuals help organizations adapt faster and create stronger network effects across teams.
what this means
Turning AI adoption into measurable business outcomes
The organizations generating the greatest value from AI are linking adoption directly to business objectives, operational improvements, and employee effectiveness. Success comes from redesigning workflows, measuring outcomes, and empowering people to focus on higher-value work.
Key takeaways:
- Align AI initiatives to existing business objectives rather than creating standalone AI strategies.
- Measure ROI at the use-case level by tracking outcomes such as productivity, growth, customer experience, or employee satisfaction.
- Empower internal champions to demonstrate practical applications and share lessons learned.
- Redesign workflows alongside automation to ensure people can focus on more strategic activities.
- Build psychological safety by encouraging experimentation, celebrating learning, and reducing fear around change.
“What's your strategy? What's your company's strategy, and how are we using AI tools to achieve that strategy?”
Karrie Sullivan, Culminate Strategy Group
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