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Product Thinking Newsletter by Melissa Perri

How to Manage AI Adoption in Big Companies

Published 2 months ago • 2 min read

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Hi Product people,

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This week on the Product Thinking podcast, I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Maryam Ashoori, Vice President of Product and Engineering at IBM Watson X.

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We delved into the evolving landscape of AI in product management, exploring how AI is transforming roles and processes within the industry. Maryam shared her insights on AI agents and their potential to revolutionize how we approach product development and strategy.

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"Boundaries between roles are going to dissolve. There will be more focus on building the right product versus just building a product. The lines between product management and engineering roles are merging big time with AI."

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Our discussion highlighted the importance of identifying the right problems for AI to solve and the need for strategic AI adoption in enterprises. Maryam emphasized starting with small proof of concepts and scaling responsibly, ensuring that AI tools are purposefully integrated into business processes.

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Curious about how AI can enhance your product management practices? Join us on this episode of the Product Thinking podcast to explore the transformative potential of AI in the industry.

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🎧 Listen to the full episode here: Apple | Spotify​

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Looking forward to hearing from you!

See you soon,

Melissa Perri

Founder Product Institute, Board Member, and Teacher
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You'll hear us talk about:

  • 05:45 - The Evolution of Product Roles with AI

Maryam discusses the increasing integration of AI in product management, emphasizing the shift towards focusing on building the right products, not just any products. She highlights how AI is changing the dynamics between product managers and engineers.

  • 14:10 - Designers' New Role in the AI Era

The conversation shifts to how AI is impacting design roles, with designers moving away from traditional UI construction to defining prompts for AI. Maryam explains how this evolution is changing the design landscape.

  • 22:30 - Strategic AI Adoption in Enterprises

Maryam shares her insights on how enterprises can successfully adopt AI by starting small with proof of concepts and scaling strategically. She emphasizes focusing on problem-solving rather than being distracted by the latest tech trends.

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Episode resources:

Maryam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mashoori/​

Watsonx.governance: https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-governance​

Other Resources:

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