Navigating the challenges of AI product management
Cornelsen, a renowned educational publishing house serving the German-speaking market for over 75 years, faced several significant challenges in fully leveraging their data and wanted to apply product management principles to their AI initiatives.
The struggles involved managing scattered ideas and information, identifying the most valuable opportunities to focus on, and engaging business units for opportunity and impact assessments. This complexity highlighted the need for efficient organization, structure, and collaboration in their AI efforts to ensure streamlined and effective progress.
Delight: A game-changer for Cornelsen
Delight emerged as the missing piece of the puzzle that Cornelsen had been looking for. The portfolio management solution played a pivotal role in their successful launch of the AI unit, marking a transformative phase in their journey. The software revolutionized the way the AI team approached data and AI, empowering them to efficiently identify and evaluate the most valuable opportunities.
The tool's Mission Control feature provides an aggregated view of projects, enabling transparent, effective communication with senior management, and alignment of efforts with strategic goals. It serves as the single point of truth for tactical and managerial oversight, eliminating the need for PowerPoint slides, so time can be focused on delivering tangible results.
Delight has become the backbone for Cornelsen in developing a high-impact portfolio of AI products and services. Its Business Lineage feature is particularly valuable, mapping lower-level investments to business opportunities and their financial impact.
The software has not only streamlined processes but also sparked a positive shift in team dynamics. The real magic has unfolded in the seamless collaboration between AI teams and business units. This newfound synergy has resulted in informed decision-making and prioritization, aligning the AI initiatives with the overarching business goals of Cornelsen.
Discovering the potential of AI
The integration of AI has unlocked numerous opportunities at Cornelsen. For instance, the development of cornelsen.ai, an AI-driven product designed to assist teachers with tasks such as lesson preparation, exemplifies how AI can save time and enhance the teaching experience. Currently in open beta, cornelsen.ai represents just the beginning of their efforts to leverage AI in education, promising more innovations that will benefit both teachers and students.
"I'm deeply grateful to the entire Mindfuel team for their extraordinary dedication and contributions to advancing the field of data product management. Your expertise and commitment have been instrumental in our journey."
Michael Engel, Head of AI at Cornelsen
Cornelsen's success story stands as a testament to the potential unlocked through Delight. The software not only simplified AI product management but also fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation within the organization. They’re able to remain committed to leveraging AI to enhance learning experiences, improve operational efficiencies, and stay at the forefront of educational innovation.
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