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AI Research and Development Strategy Meeting Date: 21-02-2025
● Arun
● Sanjay
● Shilpa
● Sharath
● Jyothi
● Sadashiv
● Geeta
● Roop
● Ashwin (mentioned, not present)
● Sanjoy (mentioned, not present)
● Shohini Gosh (mentioned, not present)
Agenda:
Kickoff meeting for AI-driven digital transformation at RSP.
Summary:
The meeting focused on expanding AI research efforts with additional team members and physical space demarcation (DARC or RSP AL). A new approach was discussed, advocating for simultaneous research and launch instead of sequential phases, despite potential duplications. Integration of BIM plugins and automated processes was emphasized. Budget discussions are ongoing, with allocations expected in March or April. Regular weekly meetings, led by Shilpa and Sharath, were confirmed to ensure progress tracking. The team will also initiate workshops and presentations for participatory learning and evaluation. A qualitative target matrix will be set up instead of quantitative ROI targets. AI-powered courses are under evaluation, with course content developers being assessed. Social media and website updates will be consistently maintained, with scheduled weekly posts.
Discussed Topics:
General agreement on - “Adopting a tech first mindset. Harness AI & Automation to enhance quality, productivity and profitability of the organization.” as the founding principle for the research initiative.
1. Research Team and Space Demarcation:
● Three additional members are to be hired for the core research team, though their immediate inclusion is uncertain.
● Physical space demarcation to be created, referred to as DARC or RSP AL.
2. Simultaneous Research and Launch Strategy:
● Instead of a three-month research program followed by a launch and feedback loop. All teams' research timelines will run in parallel.
● Some level of duplication is expected but deemed necessary.
3. Integration of BIM Plugins and Automation:
● The necessity of incorporating BIM-side automation and plugins into the workflow.
● Augmentation of certain systems into teams piloting AI projects. Jyothi to revert with an action plan for REVIT.
4. Budget Allocation and Augmentation:
● Budget discussions and allocations will be finalised when all team requirements are integrated..
● Additional budget considerations expected in April.
● Weekly meetings will be held without fail, with designated replacements in case of absence.
5. Regular Meetings and Workshops:
● Weekly meetings will be led by Shilpa and Sharath.
● Three-month cycles starting from March 1st.
● Workshops will be open, participatory, and will include presentations on progress, challenges, and failures.
6. Establishing Qualitative Target Matrices:
● No requirement for quantitative ROI targets for Sharath and Shilpa.
● A qualitative target matrix will be created and approved.
● Incentives for efficiency but no additional direct incentives for team operations.
7. AI-Powered Courses and Content Development:
● AI research spin-offs include sustainability-focused projects and AI-powered courses for the Advanced Learning Platform.
● CEO for Advanced Learning Platform yet to be appointed.
● Sanjoy and Shohini Gosh under evaluation for course content development, expected to start in April.
8. Social Media and Marketing Strategy:
● Social media updates, web articles, and blog posts will be done regularly.
● A new initiative to post weekly Saturday morning updates for 365 days.
● Ashwin will handle website updates late at night.
● Finalize additional research team members.
● Confirm budget allocations for March-April.
● Establish weekly meeting schedules with clear replacements.
● Develop a qualitative target matrix for performance tracking.
● Draft outline for workshops and participatory sessions.
● Assign ownership and schedule for AI-powered course content development.
● Initiate weekly social media updates.
Important Dates / Milestones:
● March 1st – Start of the new three-month cycle.
● April – Additional budget allocation expected.
● April – Expected start of AI-powered course content development.
● Every Saturday – Weekly social media updates.
Other Persons Mentioned:
● Sanjoy – Under evaluation for course content.
● Shohini Gosh – Under evaluation for course content.
● CEO of Advanced Learning Platform – Yet to be appointed.
Notes:
● The research and development structure will be participatory, avoiding a hierarchical approach.
● Marketing AI capabilities is a priority to emphasize tech-enabled operations.
● Additional AI-powered initiatives related to sustainability may emerge from ongoing research.
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