Most organizations are trying to fit AI into operating models that were designed long before AI existed. In this episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Sean Woolley to explore a different approach: designing the organization around AI instead of layering AI onto existing processes. Together, they discuss how leaders should rethink workflows, management structures, decision-making, and organizational design to fully realize AI's potential. The conversation offers a practica...
In this episode of Jabian's Strategy That Works podcast, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Fred Jewell, a people and engagement expert, and author of We Can't Do It Alone. Fred created the Jabian Engagement Framework, a six-driver model that helps leaders diagnose and address what's really going on with their people, and in this conversation he applies it directly to the AI adoption challenge. The discussion covers why so many employees freeze when faced with AI, why security and au...
AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace, but adoption inside organizations is lagging behind. In this episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines sit down with Will Funderburg to unpack why. Drawing from real executive conversations, Will outlines the top reasons companies hesitate to fully embrace AI, from ROI uncertainty and data challenges to workforce concerns and organizational inertia. The discussion reframes these barriers not as irrational fears, but as real, human-centered challenges and...
Supply chains have always faced disruption, but today’s environment is fundamentally different. In this episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Greg Giesecke to explore why volatility is no longer episodic, but structural. They unpack how demand, supply, and pricing volatility are reshaping business models, and why traditional planning approaches are no longer sufficient. The conversation highlights a critical shift: success in modern supply chains depends less on perfect forecas...
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines sit down with Dr. Kofi Smith to explore the journey from self-doubt to impactful leadership. Kofi shares his experiences overcoming early struggles with confidence, navigating pivotal career moments, and building high-performing teams through trust and service. The conversation goes beyond business, touching on purpose, mentorship, faith, and the responsibility leaders have to create impact beyond themselves. It’s a ...