"If you want to go fast, you go alone. If you want to go far, you go together." This mantra is one that informs Alda Mizaku's work as Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer at Children's National – and has guided her career, where she has sought out the support of mentors and built meaningful relationships and partnerships along her journey. In this Impactful Leaders Podcast with WittKieffer Senior Partner Nick Giannas, Mizaku speaks on the critical importance of collaboration, especially in an era when AI is introducing a true "paradigm shift." An example of productive collaboration can be seen in the recent rapid prototype sessions Alda and colleagues at Children's National had with Microsoft; four AI-based prototypes of were generated in just two days, with production versions now being created. The sessions and Microsoft partnership are also an example of how, in the current era, collaborative advancements can happen quickly. "How do I empower my team to explore new ideas, explore new approaches, and how do we push the boundaries of what's possible?" Mizaku often asks. She is keenly aware of the risks and responsibilities associated with AI adoption and works with her team to ensure initiatives serve the interests of the organization (in reducing administrative burden, for example) as well as patients (who benefit from real-time, data-informed decision-making). Success in today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, she says, will mean the benefits of AI are shared and realized across organizations so they can go farther, together.

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