The GenAI Productivity Trap: Why Faster Isn't Always Better
We continue the discussion around AI value with a question many enterprise leaders still face: Why has increased productivity from GenAI initiatives not led to more value from AI overall? Buy tickets to Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo: https://gtnr.it/3T6mmRj In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Nate Suda walks through how productivity does not automatically equal value, and the often-misunderstood link between the two. From productivity leakage and task-level blindspots to bottlenecks, prioritization strategies and use case misfires, Suda delivers a clear framework for where to focus — and who to focus on — to get the most out of GenAI. You'll learn: • Why productivity does not equal value • What productivity leakage looks like and how to stop it • How to match GenAI use cases to employee experience • Four ways to define productivity beyond just speed or time saved Become a client to try out AskGartner: https://gtnr.it/4nWPBTZ Watch more ThinkCast episodes: • Gartner ThinkCast Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:30 What Do We Really Mean by Productivity? 03:08 Understanding Productivity Leakage 06:01 Productivity Does Not Equal Value 08:55 Four Dimensions of Productivity 13:30 Why GenAI Gains Vary Across Workers 15:31 The GenAI Productivity Matrix 18:30 Wrap-Up and Further Resources Subscribe for more insights from Gartner on tech, AI and the future of business: / gartnervideo LEARN MORE ABOUT GARTNER Gartner delivers actionable, objective business and technology insights to executives and their teams. Our expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities. Website: https://www.gartner.com/ LinkedIn: / gartner Twitter: / gartner_inc Instagram: / gartner_inc Podcast: https://www.gartner.com/en/podcasts/t... #gartner #thinkcast #aivalue #podcast #aiproductivity

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