Episode 4: AI Can’t Help You If Your Data’s a Mess

AI is only as good as the data you feed it. In this episode, Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager dig into why data literacy and infrastructure are foundational—not optional—for AI success. You’ll learn how to think critically about your data and how to start cleaning up and organizing your systems for better AI outcomes.

In this episode:

- The difference between generative AI and custom model data needs

- How to use examples to teach AI instead of just dumping spreadsheets

- What “good data” really means—and how to tell if you have it

- How to approach data creatively, collaboratively, and critically

Training That Transforms - How AI Literacy ChangesEverything
It’s not enough to give people tools—real transformation happens when you teachthem how to use them. In this episode, Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager diveinto the “People & Training” track of the AI Readiness Framework, unpackingwhy building AI literacy across your team is essential.
You’ll hear:
- Why 60% of employees are hiding AI use—and why that’s a problem
- The difference between trying a tool and thinking with AI
- Why effective training includes reinforcement, application, and office hours
- How to build a culture where people want to learn and lead with AI
Mentioned in this episode:
- Model Mind’s training programs and open classes
- Copilot’s new “Scheduled Prompts” feature
- How power users can drive culture change
Prompt of the Week: A meta prompt that generates prompts to uncover team fears,curiosity, and buy-in.
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Episode 2: AI Governance
Governance isn’t about slowing teams down. It’s about building safe, smartbridges between innovation and accountability. In this episode, Angela Schultzand Loren Horsager unpack the real-world importance of AI governance—how itprotects your company, supports your teams, and accelerates innovation whendone right.

You’ll hear:
- Why every employee—not just IT—needs to understand AI governance
- How to communicate expectations clearly across departments
- The risks of “shadow AI” use
- How to start (even if you’ve done nothing yet)

Tools Mentioned:
- AI Policy Planner — Create structured yet simple policies for your tools andprocesses
- AI Readiness Assessment — Know where your team stands today

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