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AI Transformation Isn't IT's Job - It's Everyone's

Make AI an all‑hands change: build organization‑wide literacy, embed AI into owned workflows, and avoid treating it as an IT rollout.

Sep 29, 2025 0m 17s

Steve Brown

Expert Insights

Steve Brown makes a compelling case that welcoming AI into software development requires a concerted effort from everyone in an organization, not the sole responsibility of the IT department. He insists on the importance of identifying where and how AI can be incorporated across the company.

Hear Steve explain:

  • The pitfalls of assigning the task of AI transformation only to the IT department while sidelining other key players.
  • The collective role all departments should play in identifying areas of AI integration within the organization.
  • How a unified approach towards AI adoption can result in a more efficient and robust software development process.
AI transformation that's coming. That is not the job of the IT department, right? It is the job of everybody, including the IT department to figure out... what are the places you're gonna put AI in your organization.
— Steve Brown, AI Futurist & fmr exec @ Google DeepMind & Intel

THE NEW DEFAULT angle

Here are some actionable insights on collective responsibility for AI-enabled software development:

  • Identify AI Opportunities: Facilitate cross-departmental brainstorming sessions to identify potential areas where AI might improve workflows or address business challenges.
  • Encourage Collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration and ensure all teams feel empowered and responsible in the AI transformation journey, not just the IT department.
  • Prepare the Team: Provide training and upskilling options so teams across the organization are prepared and informed about AI technology.
  • Monitor Progress: Implement review mechanisms to keep all teams on the same page regarding AI adoption and progress, celebrating milestones along the way.
  • Drive Holistic Transformation: Remember, the transition to AI-enabled development is not an isolated event but part of a larger cultural and operational shift in the way software is developed. Approach it as such.