Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending Future of Tech & AI: AI Adoption in Women-led SMEs, organized by Women Choice. Here are some key takeaways and my reflections on each:
➡️ Retrain yourself on process automation
Even small businesses can benefit by automating tedious, time-consuming tasks. If an AI tool saves you just one hour a day, that adds up to over a month of saved time per year! Imagine what you could do with that extra time.
➡️ Brand is no longer a product..it is you
Customers no longer just buy products. They buy into the people and values behind them. Your expertise, authenticity, and presence define your brand just as much as your offerings.
➡️ Even the smallest company can increase its outcome
Define your goals, identify areas where AI can save time, explore available solutions, and test them. Small, strategic steps lead to big results.
➡️ Build that trust: personal brand, connections, and credibility
AI can enhance efficiency, but trust remains a human currency. Leveraging AI to optimize communication, networking, and credibility-building strengthens your relationships, making you stand out in an increasingly digital world.
➡️ Find the right solution and start small
Overwhelmed by AI’s potential? Start with one simple solution that addresses a specific challenge. Master it, then scale up. A well-implemented small change is more valuable than a grand plan that never takes off.
➡️ We will adapt to AI: we have created it ourselves
There’s often fear around AI replacing jobs, but the reality is we are in control. AI is a tool, and just like any innovation in history, we will evolve alongside it, learning to harness its strengths while focusing on what makes us uniquely human.
➡️ Measure the impact of AI’s benefits
AI adoption is all about results. Whether it’s time saved, increased efficiency, or improved customer engagement, tracking AI’s impact ensures you’re making data-driven decisions.
➡️ Smart tourism: enhancing visitor experiences
AI-driven personalization is revolutionizing industries like tourism. Imagine an amusement park where visitors receive real-time recommendations, resulting in targeted entertainment, and a more enjoyable experience. The same principle applies across sectors. AI should add value by making interactions more relevant and engaging.
