Data Does Not Lie — Until It Does Data does not lie intentionally, but it can mislead profoundly when it is poorly collected, poorly defined, or stripped of context. In this article, John W. Moran, PhD, and Amanda McCarty explain why data quality is not merely a technical issue but a leadership responsibility, particularly in
Using Communication Forums to Introduce AI to an Organization Introducing AI can create uncertainty, but transparent communication is key to building trust. This article by Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor, emphasizes the importance of open forums to discuss AI adoption, answer questions, and address concerns about job impact. It offers practical
Change Management in the Chaotic AI Environment: Turn Chaos into Clarity AI can introduce rapid and disruptive change, making traditional change management approaches less effective. This article by Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor, explains why organizations need AI Change Agility to adapt quickly. It introduces the Public Health Foundation’s Nine-Step Approach
A Data Strategy for the AI World Data is the foundation of AI, but turning raw information into insights requires a clear strategy. This article by Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor, explains why organizations must prioritize data strategy to unlock AI’s potential. It outlines how to break down silos, ensure governance,
What Are the Challenges and Risks of Using AI? This article by Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor at PHF, explores the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) Analysis Tool to help organizations define and analyze unknowns before taking action. The article outlines key challenges and risks of using AI such as inaccurate
Using a VUCA Analysis to Assess a Turbulent and Rapidly Changing Public Health Environment In this article, Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor at PHF, explains how the Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) framework helps organizations assess complex situations and respond based on available information and the risks involved. It also
PHF’s Approach to Implementing AI AI is transforming how we work, create, and interact, but adopting it within an organization is a complex process that requires a clear and well-developed strategy. This article by Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor, outlines PHF’s nine-step approach to help organizations minimize disruptions and implement AI
Your AI Future Depends on Your Data For AI to deliver reliable results, organizations must prioritize data integrity and ensure their data can be trusted. This article by Jack W. Moran, PhD, Senior AI and Quality Advisor at PHF, explores how organizations can use AI to optimize data usage while avoiding the risks of poor
AI Can be a Useful Quality Improvement Team Member The Public Health Foundation (PHF) continues to explore innovative approaches to enhance the quality improvement (QI) efforts of health departments. In the paper, AI Can Be a Useful Quality Improvement Team Member, we examine how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can support QI teams by generating creative ideas,