September 1, 2023

Quick Wins, Long-Term Impact: How to Start Your AI Transformation in 90 Days

How new strategy and innovation leaders can prove impact fast: a 90-day blueprint to deliver AI quick wins, build credibility, and set the stage for long-term transformation.

Introduction: The 90-Day Pressure Cooker

Heads of Strategy and Innovation know the feeling: you’ve just taken on the role, everyone is asking “What’s your AI plan?”, and you have only months to prove yourself.

The good news: in 90 days, you can deliver real wins.

Why Quick Wins Matter

  • Build credibility fast with leadership.
  • Show tangible results to secure further budget.
  • Generate momentum for long-term transformation.

Without quick wins, AI feels abstract. With them, it becomes real.

The 90-Day Blueprint

Kambria’s experience shows a three-phase sprint works best:

  1. Weeks 1–2: Audit & Knowledge
    Baseline training, AI audit, alignment on rules.
  2. Weeks 3–6: Identify & Prototype Use Cases
    Small but impactful projects chosen with business ROI in mind.
  3. Weeks 7–12: Rollout & Showcase
    Deploy pilots into daily workflows, measure impact, and communicate results.

Example Scenario

A logistics company identifies invoice processing as a quick-win use case. Within 90 days:

  • 50% less manual effort.
  • Faster turnaround time.
  • CFO can quantify cost savings, while innovation lead looks like a hero.

Long-Term Foundations

The point isn’t just one pilot; it’s creating internal champions and a playbook for scaling. Each quick win seeds cultural change and builds momentum for the marathon of transformation.

Conclusion: Sprints Build Marathons

The best way to start an AI transformation is to prove impact in 90 days. Quick wins are the foundation for lasting success.

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