[Ailist] AI Introduction

[Bill Scott]

Hello Mukul,

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to respond to you.

Ultimately, I think business people will need to become more comfortable with the
language of AI because there is some clear connection between the type of language
being used and the philosophy that is AI. If they are uncomfortable with the
language, will they be comfortable with the AI philosophy? In the meantime, there is
a very pragmatic issue to be addressed.

I recently took some training with Amanda Trosten-Bloom where this very subject of
corporate comfort level with the language was discussed. Here are the terms she
shared with us that may assist you (The bracketed information is my own addition to
Amanda's thoughts:
   *  Discover = looking backwards (over our history as an organization)
   *  Positive Core = looking inwards (to determine what makes us a unique
organization)
   *  Dream = moving forward (with our vision of the future)
   *  Design = identifying systems (to implement our goals)
   *  Destiny = tactics (that can be used to implement our goals)

I hope this is helpful.

Regards,
Bill Scott BSW, MBA
WJS Consulting Inc
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
wjs.consulting at shaw.ca

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Subject: [Ailist] AI Introduction

I am just wondering whether it is common as a first reaction and if so how
could I pursue further.  Do you have any substitute for the words "Dream"
and "Destiny" which could invite attention in business environment?