Building AI Fluency with Neil Goodrich

Leadership Briefing: Building AI Fluency with Neil Goodrich

Guest: Neil Goodrich, Chief Innovation Officer & CIO, Envista Forensics
Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club®

Most leaders know they need to understand AI. Very few know where to start.

In this Leadership Briefing, Neil Goodrich breaks down a practical path to building AI fluency without getting overwhelmed. Instead of trying to learn everything at once, he explains how to approach AI in layers and build real capability over time. The gap is not access to tools. It is knowing how to use them effectively.

Neil walks through how to get started with the fundamentals, why hands-on experimentation matters, and how consistent use turns AI from something new into something useful. He also shares how to identify real use cases, find sources of inspiration, and continue building fluency as the technology evolves.

This is not about becoming an AI expert overnight. It is about building enough understanding to ask better questions, make better decisions, and lead more effectively.

If you are a Technology Leader or Business Executive trying to make sense of AI and where to begin, this conversation provides a clear starting point.

Topics Covered:
* Why AI fluency should be approached in layers
* How to get started with AI tools and core concepts
* The role of daily experimentation in building capability
* How to expand into more advanced use cases
* Why ongoing inspiration is important
* How to use AI tools to accelerate learning

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