In this episode of the Strategy That Works Podcast, hosts Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Brittany Christian, leader of Jabian’s Customer Acquisition and Retention service area, to explore how AI is reshaping customer experience. The conversation digs into why automation without culture leads to fragmented experiences, how AI can enable true orchestration across channels, and what the future of omnichannel, human-centered customer experience may look like over the next decade.

Join Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines on Strategy That Works as they welcome Will Funderburg, leader of Jabian’s Charlotte office and Operational Excellence Service Area. In this episode, Will breaks down how to tackle the $14 trillion U.S. operational cost pool with tactical frameworks, from the hit list/wish list approach for AI and RPA opportunities to SPOT360’s rapid diagnostic across 12 core functions. Discover how to align strategy, people, process, and technology; overcome siloed mindsets; and reinvest savings into growth initiatives. With real-world case studies, learn to turn blind spots into growth drivers.

In this episode of Strategy That Works, hosts Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines talk with Ryan Briley about how AI, personalization, and sustainability are reshaping the travel and hospitality industry in a post-COVID world.