“Back to basics” for AI innovation that lasts

Join the CGI AI Strategy Workshop at the AFC Summer Conference 2025

Want your AI pilot to actually fly? Cheryl Allebrand, Senior Consultant for AI and Automation at CGI, says the secret is in the prep, starting with how you frame the basics.

In her recent blog Back to Basics: The Secret to Successful AI Innovation (in Contact Centres), Cheryl highlights how strong foundational planning can mean the difference between a one-off proof-of-concept and scalable innovation. Though the blog speaks to contact centres, the principles apply much more broadly.

Cheryl’s approach focuses on value-first thinking: defining real-world outcomes, quantifying ROI, and making sure governance is in place before the first experiment kicks off. This same structure will be a central part of her CGI AI Strategy Workshop at the Asset Finance Connect Summer Conference 2025.

What you’ll learn in the workshop:

How to frame the AI conversation with stakeholders

Strategic value mapping to connect your POC to broader business goals

Building your case with measurable outcomes

Hands-on governance checklists and templates

Ready to launch an AI project that delivers lasting value? Sign up for Cheryl Allebrand’s CGI AI Strategy Workshop at the AFC Summer Conference 2025.

A limited number of complimentary places are available, courtesy of CGI. To register, contact Louise Clavey at louiseclavey@finance-connect.com.