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Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up AI Adoption

Many businesses are starting to use AI. But how should they do it? There are two main ways: bottom-up adoption and top-down adoption. Each has its benefits.

Bottom-Up AI Adoption: Letting AI Grow Naturally

Bottom-up adoption happens when employees use AI in their daily work. This means:

  • Giving workers AI tools to try.
  • Letting them find ways AI can save time.
  • Watching small AI ideas grow into big improvements.

For example, if an employee uses ChatGPT to write reports faster, the company might decide to use AI for all reports.

“Workers often discover AI uses that leaders didn’t think about.” – Evan Connell, SOLVD Consulting Manager.

Top-Down AI Adoption: Leadership Drives AI Use

Top-down adoption happens when company leaders decide how AI should be used. This involves:

  • Choosing the best AI tools for the company.
  • Deciding whether to buy AI software or create their own.
  • Setting clear rules for how AI should work.

For example, a company might start using an AI meeting assistant that takes notes and sends summaries.

“When leaders introduce AI, they make sure it helps the whole business.” – Evan Connell, SOLVD Consulting Manager.

AI Workflows vs. AI Agents

AI tools come in two types:

  1. Workflows: AI follows steps to complete tasks.
    • Example: An AI that sorts emails and highlights urgent ones.
  2. Agents: AI tools that make decisions on their own.
    • Example: A chatbot that answers customer questions without help.

Workflows handle simple tasks, while AI agents solve more complex problems.

Which AI Adoption Strategy is Best?

The best way is to use both. Businesses should:

  1. Find tasks that AI can help with.
  2. Let employees try AI for small tasks.
  3. Expand AI use based on what works best.
  4. Use leadership to introduce AI across the company.

Start Using AI Now

AI can help businesses work faster and smarter. If you want to start using AI, SOLVD can help.

Visit SOLVD.cloud or check out our YouTube channel for easy AI tips.

AI is the future—start now!

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