AI in Action: Empowering Associations to Lead Innovation and Drive Industry Growth
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Named by Forbes as “One of the World’s Top Experts on Innovation” and a frequent contributor to Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and Forbes, Alex Goryachev is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author with global expertise in guiding professional associations through the journey of AI and innovation. Known for his hands-on, pragmatic approach, Alex partners with industry groups across HR & Talent Management, Legal, construction, finance, education, insurance, healthcare, travel, and many other trade organizations to drive impactful AI adoption and transformation that benefits their members and strengthens their communities.
Alex's work with industry groups is guided by a single mission: empowering associations to lead their members successfully through the digital and AI transformations that are essential to their industries’ future success. Alex understands the unique challenges associations face as they balance policy influence, commitment to member education, advocacy for best practices, and the need to adapt to a rapidly changing world. For example, with HR and Talent Management associations, he has developed programs that equip professionals to lead in AI-driven workplaces. He lead hisinitiatives with Agriculture, Legal, Construction, Finance, Healthcare, and Travel associations, just to name a few in emphasizng AI’s practical, ethical, and safety applications, ensuring industries are prepared for and are taking advantage of the next wave of transformation.
Driven by the principle that AI is not solely about technology but about empowering people, Alex tailors his programs to align AI integration with an association’s unique values, culture, and objectives. By equipping associations to lead confidently on AI, he enables them to stay ahead of industry shifts, solidify their roles as innovators and advocates, and set new standards for policy, education, and member success in the digital age.
Popular Topics Alex Covers in his Associations and Member Organizations Engagements:
- Innovate or Perish: Understanding the critical role of innovation in the AI era.
- Impact-Driven Innovation: Leading with policy, strategy, and measurable outcomes.
- Lessons from Industry Pioneers: Proven strategies that drive success and sustainability.
- Why Innovation? Why Now?: The urgency of embracing transformative change.
- Building a Culture of Innovation: Practical steps to cultivate creativity and resilience.
- Empowering Professionals to Adapt: Creating an ecosystem of adaptable, educated innovators.
- Establishing a Resilient Innovation Program: A blueprint for organization-wide transformation.
- Measuring Impact and Scaling Success: Key metrics for assessing and expanding innovation.
- Aligning Innovation with Financial Outcomes: Ensuring innovation contributes to sustainable growth.
- Driving Lasting Change: Delivering meaningful results across industries and organizations.
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Building AI Expertise and Talent
According to a World Economic Forum report, 97 million new AI-related roles will emerge by 2025, while many current jobs will become obsolete without reskilling efforts.
Institutions must urgently invest in AI education to prepare both educators and students for this transformation. Without a skilled workforce, organizations risk falling behind in adopting AI technologies, limiting their ability to compete and innovate in a global market increasingly driven by AI advancements.
NSF is boosting AI research in academia with up to $500M in funding. Discover how this opportunity could shape the future of education and innovation.
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Embracing AI Innovation in a Measured and Ethical Way
Everybody knows we must embrace AI innovations, but how do we do this the right way? As AI tools rapidly transform education, addressing the challenges surrounding their use has become paramount.
Studies show that nearly 25% of students have turned to AI tools like ChatGPT for “academic assistance”, making plagiarism increasingly hard to detect, with detection tools often generating false positives. To navigate this new landscape, institutions must adapt to implement AI in a responsible way that helps meet academic goals. Addressing key issues is critical as AI reshapes the way we teach and learn.
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Building Trust and Transparency
Research shows that 70% of change initiatives fail due to employee resistance or lack of management support. In the context of education, AI is often met with skepticism, as faculty and staff worry about job displacement and the ethical implications of AI tools.
To overcome these barriers, it’s critical to build trust through transparency and clear communication. Institutions need to involve all stakeholders—educators, students, and administrators—early in the process, ensuring they understand that AI is here to enhance their work, not replace it, while strictly adhering to academic standards.
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Tap into the expertise of the former GM of Cisco’s Global Innovation Centers to maximize AI value, drive transformation, and position your organization as a leader in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Built and led innovation hubs across 14 countries, generating double-digit growth through AI and emerging tech solutions.
Over two decades of experience of leading business transformation for top global organizations, including Cisco, Dell, Amgen, IBM, and Pfizer.
Lauded by Forbes as "One of the Worlds' Top Experts on Innovation" and recognized as one of the "Top Keynote Speakers to Watch".
Frequent contributor to leading publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and more.
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