209. Is A.I. the answer? with Will Hill

Future-Proof

We've spent a good amount of time discussing new technology (A.I. in particular) and what it all means for CPAs and our profession. However, amidst these discussions, we've overlooked the strategies for implementing broader changes, including new technology, ideas, mindsets, and work processes.

After browsing numerous articles, I came across a resonating approach: asking our organization, "What do we need? What problems are we trying to solve?" Then, we develop a plan, train others, and launch. This problem-focused strategy prioritizes identifying our challenges and leveraging new technologies to address them.

My guest is believes in this same approach: Will Hill, founder and owner of Will Hill Consults, a coaching and consulting firm serving the tax and accounting profession. Will emphasizes that understanding the problems we aim to solve can lead us to realize that the solution may not be what we thought (i.e. A.I.). The journey begins with identifying the problem, not the technology. Listen as we discuss the questions critical for our internal teams and clients.

Resources:

• Will Hill Consults
• Calculated Research & Technology (CR-T) article, "How to Implement New Technology in Your Organization"
• Big Think article, "7 Essential Strategies for Adopting New Technologies"
• Information Week article, "4 Tips for C-Suite Leaders to Accelerate Tech Wealth", by Andy Tay