Identifying the right AI tools is only half the battle. While tools and technologies continue to evolve, many companies are discovering their biggest challenge isn’t about software, it’s about people.
According to a recent McKinsey report, 92% of companies plan to increase their AI investments over the next three years, but only 1% of leaders consider their companies “mature” in AI deployment. Meanwhile, 48% of employees rank training as the most important factor for AI adoption, yet nearly half feel they’re receiving moderate or less support.
The companies that will succeed are those building AI-literate workforces alongside AI tools. This requires investing in AI education across the entire organization, not just engineering teams. Customer-facing teams need to understand AI capabilities to guide implementations. Sales teams must articulate real value beyond buzzwords. Finance and operations teams benefit from using AI tools in their daily work. When AI literacy becomes part of company culture rather than confined to technical teams, real transformation becomes possible.
