Putting theFrontline First
A new initiative to define and scale human-centered AI, built with the people who know the work best: your frontline employees.
Led by the Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance, in collaboration with
The AI opportunitymost companies miss
Most organizations approach AI from the top down, focused on technology deployment and productivity gains. This initiative takes a better path: engaging frontline employees to find where AI can improve performance, enhance their work, and unlock new sources of innovation and value.
Together, the partners are building a repeatable, human-centered approach to AI that creates greater economic value while strengthening jobs, and sharing it so others can follow.
“AI for the frontline, not instead of the frontline.”
How thepilot works
Nine months, three phases, with tailored coaching and monthly peer learning alongside two other companies.
Align and set up for success
Clarify strategic goals, choose the pilot team, and put the leadership support in place to succeed.
Unlock frontline-driven value
Engage frontline employees through interviews and a hackathon, and launch at least one AI pilot.
Redesign work and prepare to scale
Rethink roles, skills, and team structures, and build a roadmap to scale across your organization.
What your company walks away with
- A portfolio of high-value AI opportunities, sourced from the frontline
- At least one AI pilot underway
- A clear vision and repeatable approach for AI-enabled work
- Stronger leaders and lasting peer relationships
Who we’relooking for
Committed
Leaders who believe in “AI for the frontline, not instead of the frontline” and will commit the time and resources to make it real.
Capable
A sizable frontline opportunity, plus the people, budget authority, and technology to run a pilot in the near term.
Compelling
Frontline work at the heart of the business, and leaders eager to share what they learn and help others succeed.
Your investment
$100K
with the Walmart Foundation funding more than 75% of support costs
Only three companies will be selected. Will yours lead the way?