Andra Vaduva
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AI for Consultants: What Should Your Clients Fund?

45 min
Nov 12, 2026 12:00 PM

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What you'll learn

Help clients decide which AI projects deserve budget

Learn how to recommend what to fund, pilot, or leave alone—and explain the reasoning to your client.

Challenge the numbers behind an AI business case

Spot inflated savings, overlooked costs, and assumptions that could change your recommendation.

Lead a better client conversation about AI

Ask questions that uncover the real workflow problem, who owns it, and what evidence you need before advising.

Spot adoption barriers before clients commit.

Identify the ownership, workflow changes, and team readiness needed to turn an AI investment into results.

BONUS: Learn what makes enterprise AI adoption work.

Hear from a senior AI transformation leader with 20+ years across AI, automation, CX, and operations.

Why this topic matters

Your clients want an AI plan for 2027. How do you help them decide what deserves budget? For those advising on strategy, operations, or digital transformation—independently, as fractional leaders, or within consulting firms—this fireside chat explores a realistic client scenario: what to ask, which ROI assumptions to challenge, and how to explain your recommendation.

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Andra Vaduva

Andra Vaduva

AI Decision Architect | 70K+ professionals | Microsoft + LinkedIn | MIT

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