--- title: "Daily Buzz: It Takes People to Make AI Work Right" id: "45768" type: "post" slug: "daily-buzz-it-takes-people-to-make-ai-work-right" published_at: "2019-02-22T22:16:28+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-16T23:42:41+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2019/02/22/daily-buzz-it-takes-people-to-make-ai-work-right/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2019/02/22/daily-buzz-it-takes-people-to-make-ai-work-right.md" excerpt: "Artificial intelligence technologies come with a lot of perks, but it takes people to reap the benefits. Also: Improve communication with your team." taxonomy_category: - "Marketing / Communications" taxonomy_post_tag: - "Artificial Intelligence" - "AssociationsNow" - "Leadership" - "Technology" - "Workplace" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "C-Level" - "Director" - "Executive Team" - "Manager" - "VP" taxonomy_persona: - "Executive Leadership" --- [Home](https://associationsnow.com/) » [Articles](https://associationsnow.com/format/article/) » Daily Buzz: It Takes People to Make AI Work Right Yes, artificial intelligence technologies can help your organization work smarter. But to gain all the benefits these tools can bring, humans have to strategize a deployment and integration plan, [says Sean Duffy in a post on CMSWire (opens in a new tab)](https://www.cmswire.com/digital-workplace/successfully-integrating-ai-into-the-workplace-is-a-human-task/) . “Integrating artificial intelligence into enterprise operations—and ensuring that it integrates into the company culture—is a very human task,” he says. “While such initiatives need not be daunting undertakings, business leaders must invest time and resources toward careful deployment plans for AI applications across the entire organization, not just in silos.” To start, leaders must set clear expectations for all team members about what the technology means for them. “If an AI assistant is being introduced, for example, employees should receive introductory training that shows them exactly how the system will function within their day-to-day workflows,” Duffy says. Remember, the goal of using AI is to create smarter, more efficient workflows. Before the tech is deployed, leaders will need to decide on the specific metrics to measure progress after it launches. “AI is poised to shape the future of work and become an integral component of the digital workplace,” Duffy says. “Leaders who invest in the technology early and get their employees’ buy-in on practical applications will be far ahead of the curve. When more advanced and complex AI-driven tools hit the market, the early adopters will be the first ones ready to take advantage of the new capabilities.” ### Become a Better Communicator > Getting better at communicating doesn’t have to be hard. Make sure you’re using these simple hacks [@johngeades (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/johngeades?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [https://t.co/6dUXsAO6Mm (opens in a new tab)](https://t.co/6dUXsAO6Mm) > > — Inc. (@Inc) [February 22, 2019 (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/Inc/status/1098942782041935872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **Effective communication is a critical leadership skill**that helps you connect with and inspire employees to produce their best work. For leaders looking to improve how they communicate with their teams, start by scheduling meetings with each team member, [says John Eades on Inc. (opens in a new tab)](https://www.inc.com/john-eades/use-these-4-communication-hacks-to-better-connect-with-those-you-lead.html?cid=sf01001) “You should never underestimate the value of one-on-one meetings with your employees,” he says. “Regularly scheduling these meetings will strengthen the relationship between you and your team by giving you an opportunity to provide personalized feedback, check in on current projects, and share pertinent information.” Remember, body language speaks just as loudly as words do—so sit upright, make eye contact, and keep your arms unfolded. “When an employee sees you and recognizes positive body language, they immediately are more interested in the words you might say,” Eades says. ### Other Links of Note **Make your nonprofit’s website more effective** [with these 10 tips (opens in a new tab)](https://www.futurefundraisingnow.com/future-fundraising/2019/02/10-ways-to-make-your-nonprofit-website-more-effective.html) from *Future Fundraising Now*. **Protecting your data** with a two-factor security key? *The Verge* details [how to use it successfully (opens in a new tab)](https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/22/18235288/two-factor-authentication-security-key-how-to) . **There are three types of failure,** but only one that you should truly regret. [The rest are learning opportunities (opens in a new tab)](https://qz.com/work/1367872/failure-comes-in-three-types-learning-the-difference-helps-boost-confidence/) , says *Quartz at Work*. 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