Published on September 19, 2025
AI is no longer the future. It’s in your inbox, your dashboards, and your project roadmaps. But while most enterprises talk about AI, very few are actually scaling it in ways that deliver meaningful results.
In this episode of the ManageEngine Insights Podcast, host Jeremy Spence is joined by Michael Barnes, a trusted advisor to C-level leaders across the Asia-Pacific (APAC). With over two decades of experience guiding enterprise transformation, Michael helps us cut through the hype to uncover why so many AI initiatives stall after the pilot phase.
Hear the candid truths that executives rarely admit: the real reasons AI projects stagnate; why flashy tools often mask deeper organizational misalignment; and how culture, leadership, and measurement gaps quietly sabotage scale.
This episode goes beyond the usual talking points to explore the strategic blind spots holding businesses back from real AI impact. And more importantly, it outlines what leaders can do today to build the kind of environment where AI can move beyond experimentation and become a reliable driver of performance, efficiency, and innovation.
If you’re feeling the pressure to scale AI but don’t know where to focus, this is your reality check and your roadmap forward. Listen today!
Agenda
How well-funded enterprises continue to repeat the same avoidable AI mistakes
What APAC leaders are doing differently to drive AI maturity ahead of Western counterparts
Why technical readiness alone won’t deliver outcomes without leadership clarity and aligned incentives
How AI is influencing workforce reductions, team structures, and long-term views on talent
