Today, we’re diving deep into the real-world implementation of AI at Colgate Palmolive with Klee Pappas, the Senior Director of Global Predictive Analytics and AI. Klee’s got some serious street cred when it comes to deploying AI effectively across a massive organization, and he’s here to share how he did it. He breaks down the strategies that led to a successful rollout to over 30,000 employees, balancing the needs of both office workers and manufacturing staff. We’ll explore how Klee tackled common barriers, like legal concerns, by fostering a collaborative culture with the legal team that encourages innovation rather than stifling it. Tune in to learn actionable insights that could help you navigate AI deployment in your own organization.

Takeaways:

• Deploying AI effectively requires collaboration with legal teams to navigate risks and approvals.
• Colgate Palmolive has successfully implemented AI across various departments, including manufacturing and logistics.
• The democratization of AI tools allows employees to build their own solutions tailored to specific needs.
• Engaging employees through training and hands-on projects significantly boosts adoption and innovation in AI initiatives.

Links referenced in this episode:

• feedforward
• colgate
• openai
• chatgpt
• aihub
• feedforwardai
• discord
• linkedin