AI in Action: Less Chasing Trends, More Creating Value | UNSCRIPTED

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What if your AI strategy is actually holding you back?In this episode of UNSCRIPTED, recorded on-site at Field Service Next West in San Diego, host Sarah Nicastro sits down with Jayda Nance, AI Product Owner at IBM, to cut through the hype and explore what it really takes to create value with AI.From problem-first thinking to proving value through pilots, this conversation challenges the “move fast” mentality and shows why moving smart is what actually drives results. What You’ll Learn- Why clear problem determination should come before any AI investment- The difference between automation vs. true AI—and when each is needed- Why pilots outperform MVPs when proving real business value- How to use a four-layer process framework (inputs, rules, actions, outputs)- Why mindset—not technology—is the biggest barrier to AI adoption- How early wins build trust and momentum across your organization Key TakeawayAI isn’t a magic wand.The organizations seeing real results are the ones that focus less on trends and more on solving the right problems.