Enterprise AI Resources, References, and Recommendations - from the desk of Tim Creasey

Quick links to curated resources for understanding Enterprise AI.

I’ve been experimenting with and observing AI pretty closely over the year with a lens of enterprise adoption and impact rather than the technical details (though I try and stay up). Recently, I’ve observed a growing knowledge gap in understanding AI development and capabilities. While organizations may include five generations based on birth year, there are even more nuanced strata of 'AI fluency' among employees—shaping decisions and experiencing AI’s impact.

I’ve had a number of people ask me for recommendations about AI-related content, and have pulled it together now in this article. Here is my current list of resources and recommendations, compiled as of January 27, 2025. Like the frontiers of AI development (heard of DeepSeek?), the list will certainly continue to change. But if you’re looking to deepen your understanding of AI in enterprises, this list is a great starting point.

There are five categories:

1. Favorites – My top picks for essential AI content that has shaped my understanding and perspective.
2. State of Enterprise AI Right Now, with Data – Key reports and surveys providing data-driven insights on AI adoption in organizations.
3. People Side of Enterprise AI – Resources focusing on how AI impacts people, processes, and adoption strategies.
4. More Foundation and More Year in Review – Foundational and retrospective content to build understanding and track AI’s evolution.
5. Other Content from Me – My own contributions and reflections on AI adoption and integration.

Favorites:

17 Reflections on Enterprise AI in 2024 – The AI Daily Brief on YouTube (December 28, 2024) – This daily podcast, hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore from Superintelligent, is my go-to for insights on the forefront of AI, particularly within organizations. While this episode looks back across 2024, it does an amazing job setting the stage for what is to come.

Which AI to Use Now: An Updated Guide – Ethan Mollick 's blog (January 26, 2025) – Mollick, coauthor of Co-Intelligence (a must-read), is a thought leader who actively shares his experiments and experiences on LinkedIn. This article updated in Jan 2025 explores both key capabilities and vendors.

AI In Organizations – Ethan Mollick’s blog (October 4, 2024) – This one is from mid 2024 and dives into the human side of AI Adoption, in particular the non-sanctioned AI usage that may be dialing down as enterprises step more boldly into their own use case developments.

Generative AI’s Act o1 – Sequoia Capital (September 9, 2024) – This report offers a solid overview of the landscape and ecosystem, though it leans slightly technical.

Unlocking AI Adoption – Prosci Thought Leadership (November 2024) – This compilation provides critical frameworks and perspectives on how AI adoption within and across organizations; originally distributed at The Conference Board AI Leadership session in New York City.

State of Enterprise AI right now, with data

2024: The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise – Menlo Ventures (November 20, 2024) – A nice overview of data on investment, stage of deployment, use cases, selection criteria, and more.

Q4 Pulse Survey – KPMG (January 9, 2025; reviewed on The AI Daily Brief Podcast) – Based on a survey of 100 leaders from large organizations, this report provides insights into strategy, spending, and direction.

People side of Enterprise AI

Using ADKAR to Rollout Sidekick - Client Interview (January 7, 2025; only available to Prosci employees on the Prosci Intranet) – This one-hour fishbowl interview explores how a Prosci Certified Advanced Instructor at an insurance company uses ADKAR and ADKAR Blueprints to improve adoption of their internal AI solution.

Navigate Path to Opportunity – Deloitte. TECHTalks Podcast (January 12, 2025) - This podcast provides a valuable exploration of the critical role adoption plays in an organization’s AI journey.

The Stairway to Gen AI Impact – Boston Consulting Group (September 19, 2024) – This article speaks to senior leaders looking to understand how to mature and ultimate derive value from the new AI capabilities and developments.

Want Real AI Transformation? Focus on Your People and Processes – Microsoft Worklab (November 4, 2024) – Wonderful interview of a McKinsey partner who examines the people side of AI integration and impact.

Win With AI: Lead the Human Side of Change – Prosci Whitepaper (September 2024) – A whitepaper on the people side of the AI transformation, with lenses for advancing adoption and acceptance.

Conor Grennan on Moving Beyond the “Search Engine Mindset” – Microsoft Worklab (January 7, 2025) – A compelling exploration of the behavioral aspects of AI adoption and the mindset required for effective AI outcomes. I follow Conor Grennan on LinkedIn and other podcasts, and this episode is a standout.

Research Perspective on Enterprise-Wide AI Adoption – Prosci Webinar (December 4, 2024) – In this one hour webinar, Prosci Research Lead Scott Anderson and I review brand new data on individual AI usage, individual perception of organizational usage, integration into teams, and strategies for enterprise efforts.

More foundation and more year in review

GenAI Exists Because of the Transformer – The Financial Times (September 11, 2023) – Shared by a colleague in late 2023, this article significantly deepened my understanding of Generative AI foundations and its 'word probability mashup artist' nature.

The Most Important AI Story from Every Month of 2024 – The AI Daily Brief on YouTube (December 31, 2024) – While I consume this podcast every time it drops because of it’s contemporary focus, this episode provides a lookback at the biggest breakthroughs across 2024. It’s more than a history lesson—this episode analyzes key developments and emerging capability trends.

15 Most Important AI Products of 2024 – The AI Daily Brief on YouTube (December 30, 2024) – Another lookback by the most newsworthy AI podcast, while the focus is on particular products the discussion dives much deeper into broader capabilities.

Other content from me:

My Work, “For Me” Work, “With Me” Work – LinkedIn Article (December 12, 2024) – This article presents one of the frameworks I’ve found to be the most helpful in unlocking AI integration.

Change Success Insights Newsletter – LinkedIn Newsletter (updated periodically) – If you haven’t subscribed yet, this index offers an overview of recent newsletters, which focus almost exclusively on AI, its people-centric impacts, adoption, and integration.

On AI Adoption – Mavericks and Machete’s podcast episode on YouTube (October 24, 2024) – This episode explores the complexities of AI adoption, with a dip into an ADKAR for AI.

What is all this fuss about AI all about? – Project Chatter podcast episode on YouTube (April 13, 2024) – This 75-minute episode delves into various dimensions of Generative AI.

Date stamp: January 29, 2025

PS: New articles, episodes, webinars, and AI Adoption Solutions from Prosci coming throughout the year. Tune in.