AI Bullseye Tactics For Non-Technical Business Leaders: Artificial Intelligence to Hit Business Value Targets, Tackle Unsolvable Problems, and Generate Tremendous Returns

When I first heard about this book, I was expecting a lot of theory but no practical experience.I’m glad I was proven wrong - Tom lays out a very clear path on what steps a business leader or team needs to take to ensure a successful implementation of an AI product. He lists out very easy to understand the five major steps one should take; to minimize project risk. There is no AI hype – just real-world experience.Tom has a very easy-to-understand writing style that makes you want to just relax and read. While reading I often felt that I was listening to a friend just talk about their AI experience versus reading a book.AI Pilot Line – this in my mind is probably the most important part of what Tom writes about. In my industry, I have seen AI projects start with no clear definition goal – “It's AI so it should work” – The Grayson theory (you need to read Tom’s book to know what I’m talking about).Finally, after reading Tom’s book I now have the tools to discuss AI concepts in a more meaningful way. I would highly recommend this book not to both business and technical team members. There is something for everyone here!I did not receive an advanced copy and purchased this book.

In this very clear and well written book, Tom has done a really good job in giving us some meaningful definition and perspective on the world of AI, with clever analogies and well described business use cases. This was an easy read on a complex topic and I know I will be using this book as a consistent reference as I do my work in this space.The five AI outcomes that are defined in the book are very helpful in allowing classification of opportunities, allowing some simplification in the understanding of AI and serving as input into looking for use cases that fit well with AI capabilities.The definition of the pilot lines that need to be in place and the recommendations on how to think about the structure of the team with critical roles is great for those embarking on or looking to tweak and modify existing AI related initiatives. This combined with other frameworks throughout the book really makes this a useful guide to not only embark on AI initiatives but to also minimize the risk.Overall - a high recommendation for a very understandable, thoughtful, innovative and provocative book in a space too often mired in hype, overcomplexity and foreign terms.

This book is for anyone dealing with AI, might be dealing with AI, or are simply, "AI curious." Whether a novice or a seasoned practitioner, you're going to learn something new.AI Bullseye Tactics for Non-Technical Business Leaders is full of knowledge, wisdom, and strategies for designing and executing initiatives involving artificial intelligence. As a coach, consultant, and practitioner in the field, I say without hesitation that Thomas has created a masterful primer and guidebook. I learned several new approaches and gained a deeper appreciation for a game I'm already playing!Gilbertson has a warm and welcoming writing style with a knack for making the complex easily understood. He actively avoids the AI-hype machine and instead focuses on tangible value. You'll find nothing intimidating in either the explanations or the knowledge that he imparts.In particular, his pragmatic approach to evaluating opportunities, specific approaches to employ at each stage of development, and importantly, when NOT to use AI in deploying a solution are all ideas that will bring tremendous value to individuals and organizations.

I finally feel I have clarity about what delivering business value using AI should look like.Tom uses analogies such as building bridge pilot lines and gunsmithing to provide a “no frills” approach to building AI teams that will actually save money and drive value.One major point outlined in the book is that AI delivers non-binary answers and thus all AI solutions need to be understood in this way so that business stakeholders aren’t overpromised and underdelivered.In a time when AI/ML has become just another buzzword, and something to throw corporate dollars at, it was great to cut through all of the fluff and see it as another tool that, if done right, can drive business value in a measurable and sustainable way.

The book helped me change the conversation with my team. The author is candid about his experiences and helps the reader tune a conversation from tech concepts to business concepts. It helped our team see the adoption of AI as a human transition. For that reason, this will be an excellent read.

Excellent resource for those making/wanting to make a start in using AI within their business. The author provides some excellent resources for readers looking to derive business value using AI.I love how the author distilled his learnings and experiences into a number of very powerful focused principles. More importantly, you get a number of strategies with which you can challenge the AI technical experts or AI vendors to ensure that the project has a chance of generating business value vs. being a playground/money tree for others.The author also gives lots of actual examples of projects that delivered value while also taking the reader through the process of formulating the proposal that started off the projects.For technologists, this book enables them to get a deeper understanding on how to formulate real proposals that meet the needs of the organisation vs. using buzz words that dazzle and confuse.