What Makes
AI WORK?
Why 95% of AI Transformations fail and how the 5% succeed.
Podcast
The 5% Series Latest Episode
Insights from Asia's Top Thought Leaders in AI, Business & Transformation
In the pilot episode of The 5% Series, Dr. Andrew Ma speaks with Timmy Shum, veteran CIO and digital transformation leader, about why most organisations struggle to turn AI investments into meaningful business outcomes.
Together, they explore the gap between AI adoption and AI value creation, discussing why 95% of companies still face challenges in achieving measurable ROI despite the rapid pace of AI innovation. They examine the critical role of data readiness, prompt engineering, organisational alignment, and leadership in building a strong foundation for successful AI initiatives.
Timmy also shares his perspective on why organisations should start with focused, practical use cases before scaling AI across the business, how leaders can bridge the gap between business, operations, and IT teams, and why active listening is often an overlooked ingredient in driving transformation.
This conversation offers practical insights for leaders looking to move beyond AI hype and create sustainable business impact by aligning technology investments with people, processes, and measurable outcomes.
New episodes of The 5% Series drop every 3rd Monday of the month.
Our Host
Andrew Ma
The 5% Series is a bold new leadership podcast hosted by Dr. Andrew Ma - Hong Kong based leadership strategist, advisor, and advocate of AI-driven leadership with wisdom and discernment. Drawing on 20 years of experience across APAC, Andrew brings together visionary leaders to unpack what it really takes to turn AI ambition into real impact.
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