We partnered with a leading Fortune Global 50 energy company undergoing a comprehensive reorganization to enable cost reductions. The client hoped to achieve further cost reductions through the implementation of AI solutions. Additionally, the client expressed concerns about lagging in the unitization of AI compared to industry standards, highlighting a critical area for improvement.
Identify real-world, innovative applications of AI that:
The client compiled a long list of potential AI initiatives over time, but needed capability and bandwidth to convert ideas into AI solutions.
Business unit performance pressures and expectations to leverage AI made it crucial to quickly demonstrate the feasibility and measurable impact of proposed AI solutions.
We began by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the organization's existing challenges and assessing potential AI solutions. Guided by human-centered design principles, we facilitated two-day curated engagements that convened leaders, business experts, and technical innovators to break down silos and collaboratively brainstorm and refine potential solutions.
After prioritizing four practical, high-impact solutions, the team co-developed high-level designs, business cases, and compelling narratives that made it quick and easy to secure approvals and funding.
BUSINESS OUTCOMES: From silos to savings with speed
We brought together ~65 cross-functional client resources, who had previously only worked in silos, to learn the basics of AI, understand business needs, brainstorm additional AI use cases, and provide their diverse perspectives to solution four preselected AI use cases. Outcomes included:
- $35 Million Per Year in Projected Savings
- 200+ New AI Ideas for Future Innovation
- 65+ Aligned Stakeholders Engaged in Cross-functional Collaboration
- 4 High-Level Designs, Business Cases, and Compelling Narratives for 4 AI Use Cases
- 4 Rapid Business Approvals of AI Use Cases within Weeks
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