AI Strategy Development and Implementation for a European Energy Major

Situation

A European Energy provider needed an AI strategy aligned with their global business, IT, and digital strategies to accelerate AI progress, foster innovation, and integrate AI into ongoing organizational changes.

Solution

The approach involved creating AI principles and guardrails tailored to the global strategy and business objectives.

Key components included:

• Strategy Framework and Collaboration: A strategic framework was developed, emphasizing collaboration with various business units to support AI activities and maximize value.
• Integration and Governance: The AI strategy was integrated into organizational change efforts, setting up a delivery model and governance process for AI initiatives.
• Workstreams and Hackathons: 4 workstreams were set up to expedite AI progress. 2 hackathons reviewed 20-30 ideas each, shaping 10 use cases and advancing 2-3 for implementation. This established clear roles and fostered innovation.