Influence Design in the AI Era: Business Strategy

In the same way, a ship going on a voyage into undiscovered lands needs a navigator, and every organization embarking on a journey to incorporate AI into their business needs an influence architect. In Influence Design, Smith outlines a framework for the practical adoption of AI through real-world examples and case studies to illustrate how organizations can optimize processes, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation. Like many powerful technologies that came before, successful adoption came from the organizational transformation that occurred in parallel. Smith’s Influence Design is a must-read for business leaders, strategists, and technologists who want to understand how AI can enhance business transformation strategies through increased organizational productivity through practical insights.

–Matt Maccaux, Head of AI Customer Engineering, Google Cloud

AI’s true power lies in its ability to enhance decision-making and shape the future of business. Sean W Smith presents a compelling vision for leveraging AI as a force for influence and innovation. Smith’s Influence Design provides an essential toolkit for navigating the intersection of AI, influence, and strategy. It is a crucial read for those looking to create a lasting impact in an AI-driven world.

–Andreas Deptolla, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Atari Inc., Co-Founder and Board Member of Thrivepass Inc.

Sean Smith has a way with words, taking a complex and vast subject such as AI and breaking it down into understandable pieces that create a foundation for one’s learning. This is a must-read to start your educational journey on AI and how to use it for good going forward. –Scott H. Roth, Chief Customer Officer & Advisor to Founders

Sean W Smith is an AI expert with over two decades of experience in information technology, advanced analytics, and organizational transformation. As the founder of fluXive.ai and a thought leader, he believes in the symbiotic collaboration between humans and intelligent machines, building a foundation for a progressive future.

Sean’s dynamic leadership fosters adaptability, performance optimization, and individual development. He believes in empowering individuals and teams to harness the power of data and AI to drive positive business outcomes. His work and engagements instill optimism and excitement, emphasizing the importance of building a positive and collaborative “machineforce” of the future.

By embracing advanced technologies, Sean believes organizations can gain control over the digital landscape, improve decision-making, and align the organization’s workforce and machineforce. He is passionate about helping others understand the benefits of AI and how to use it to solve real-world problems in continuous positive alignment.