Project-to-Product’s Next Frontier: AI in an Experience-Centric Organization

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

931: Transitioning from project to product thinking is more than an operational change—it’s a mindset shift. In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High speaks with Dak Liyanearachchi (CTO, NRG Energy), Arthur Hu (Global CIO, Lenovo), and Mike Anderson (CIO, Netskope) about how their organizations are embracing this evolution. The discussion spans the challenges of aligning business capabilities, fostering cross-functional teams, and developing leadership for a product-driven future.

Highlights include:

• From Projects to Products: Transitioning to agile and product-focused models that enhance collaboration and deliver enterprise-wide innovation.
• Transformation Offices: How these structures act as enablers for integrating technology, data, and business functions for strategic alignment.
• Building Cross-Functional Teams: Developing “fusion teams” to break down silos and streamline operations.
• Developing Product Owners: The importance of identifying and nurturing leaders to take ownership of digital and technology products.
• The Role of AI in Innovation: Exploring how AI and Generative AI are reshaping enterprise operations and the customer experience.