How to Keep the AI Momentum Alive: Lessons from Real-World Champions

Building sustainable AI adoption through real-world champion networks

As organizations accelerate their AI adoption, many find it challenging to maintain momentum once the initial wave of enthusiasm fades. The whitepaper by Wendy Vestevich, Program Lead for Experience & Adoption (Gen AI) at Altimetrik, shares practical lessons from real-world AI Champions Networks—teams that transform experimentation into lasting enterprise value. By focusing on community-driven adoption and leadership engagement, these networks create a sustainable foundation for scaling AI across functions.

The paper explores how organizations can overcome common roadblocks such as leadership disengagement, governance bottlenecks, and unclear communication channels. It offers actionable strategies and frameworks for building empowered champion networks that accelerate innovation, improve cross-team collaboration, and strengthen governance. The result is not just sustained AI adoption—but a culture that continuously learns, adapts, and delivers measurable outcomes.

Author: Wendy Vestevich