In this kickoff to a special three-part series titled "Making AI Work: A Buyer’s Guide for Leaders", hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla break down the overwhelming AI landscape in higher education. From general assistants like ChatGPT to workflow-transforming agents, this episode offers a crucial roadmap for institutional leaders wondering what’s hype, what’s helpful, and what’s worth investing in. If you're evaluating ed tech tools or shaping a long-term AI strategy in higher education, this episode is your essential primer.

00:00 Mapping AI for Enterprise Leaders

04:10 AI Roadmap: From Foundations to Adoption

08:29 Understanding AI: Tools vs. Transformations

12:27 AI Assistants: Fast and Accessible

15:04 "Enterprise AI Deployments in Institutions"

18:29 "CRM Copilots and Agents Overview"

19:43 AI Copilots Revolutionizing EdTech Platforms

22:55 End-to-End AI Solutions Explained

26:47 AI-Driven Workflow Automation Tools

31:49 "Enhancing Systems with AI Workflows"

36:38 Automated Student Engagement Workflow

37:46 "AI's Enterprise Value Dilemma"

43:54 "ROI Correlation with Decision Proximity"

48:04 Evaluating AI Autonomy Levels

51:02 "AI Readiness Framework Explained"

53:16 Evaluating and Comparing AI Vendors

55:49 Prospects and Students

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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx

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