Following the #AdoptAI Summit in Paris, this post distills practices that have proven their worth for several European multinationals. A playbook of sorts.
1. Demystify AI Through Experimentation
Let teams play with AI, safely, like FDJ UNITED, European leader in gaming with 33 million clients. Gamification, sandboxed tools, and clear data guardrails turn curiosity into confidence.
2. Define an AI Ethos Rooted in Company DNA
Fairness, transparency, and explainability are table stakes. But the real work? Aligning AI with your company’s soul: its values, its social contract, and its stance on augmentation vs. automation. Groupe BPCE, bank with 78000 staff, exemplifies this practice.
3. Set SMART Goals
Groupe Crédit Agricole, a large bank with a staff of 150,000 aims to save 20% of admin time by 2028 and boost compliance by 50%. Metrics matter, but so does meaning: tie goals to human outcomes.
4. Redesign End-to-End Processes with AI in Mind
Proof-of-concepts in isolation create friction. That’s one of the main lessons AXA drew from their AI journey. IBM further advised to simplify workflows, eliminate complexity, and automate the mundane so AI liberates rather than burdens.
5. Upskill Universally
100% staff trained, 0% left behind. AI literacy isn’t optional; it’s the new baseline for participation. Servier in Pharma is one of several examples. Some even help their clients get trained.
6. Ignite Communities of Practice
Leverage existing networks to create flywheels of knowledge. When teams share prompts, recipes, and lessons, momentum builds organically (e.g. Groupe BPCE).
7. Reorganize for Agility
Embed AI capabilities in business units, but anchor them with a structure to curate and scale best practices, as Groupe Crédit Agricole did.
The Missing Piece for me: A Vision for Systemic Reinvention
Yet, amid talk of “cultural revolution,” one gap stands out: the pursuit of systemic transformation. Silicon Valley doesn’t just adopt AI. It reimagines business models, ecosystems, and value creation from the ground up. Where is that ambition in traditional industries?
AI isn’t just a tool; it’s an invitation to regenerate how we work, exchange value and lead.
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