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Nov. 21, 2023

PTW3 018:| Navigating Transformative Change: Operational Excellence to WEB3 Innovations with Kerry Bass and Donna Mitchell

In this episode of Pivoting to Web3, Donna Mitchell talks with Kerry Bass, CEO and founder of Potential To Reality Consulting LLC, about the technological aspects of AI and Web3. Kerry discusses the impact of AI on society and daily life, highlighting concerns related to bias and dataset quality. They explore how AI and blockchain can address real-world problems, the challenges of adoption, and the importance of optimizing supply chains. The conversation also covers the role of government and mass adoption in leveraging these technologies for authentication and other applications.

The benefits and use cases of Web 3 technologies, including generative AI, in improving inefficiencies in our daily lives are endless, and everyone is talking about it. What no ones seems to be talking about is how these tools were trained to do what they do.

In this episode of Pivoting to Web3, Donna delves deep into the technological concerns with Kerry Bass, CEO and founder of Potential To Reality Consulting LLC (PTRC). Tune in to this eye-opening discussion as they talk about the impact and concerns for AI and Web 3 technologies as well as expert recommendations on utilizing AI and blockchain in solving real world problems. 

 

What to expect in this episode:

00:42 – How Kerry got into the Web 3 space.

02:35 – What they can do for organizations.

05:18 – AI’s impact on society and daily life

09:52 – Worries and concerns for the technology.

14:24 – Combatting bias and dataset quality issues.

16:18 – Kerry’s wish list for technology development

21:34 – Attacking challenge of adoption 

24:55 – Utilizing the tech to optimize supply chain.

26:43 – Government, governance, and mass adoption

30:33 – Utilizing blockchain for authentication

 

About Kerry Bass

Kerry L. Bass, CEO and founder of Potential To Reality Consulting LLC (PTRC), is a seasoned executive consultant with over 25 years of experience in leading and supporting organizational transformations and major changes across government, commercial, and non-profit sectors. Collaborating with Dr. Robert H. Miles of Corporate Transformation Resources, LLC, Kerry customized the Accelerated Corporate Transformation™ methodology for government organizations at PTRC. His diverse roles include Division Director for the Georgia Technology Authority, Asst. Director for the Georgia Division of Families and Children Services, and Senior Industry Leader at Unisys Corporation Government Solutions. Kerry is a practitioner of the Accelerated Corporate Transformation principles and has introduced them to executive leaders, including those at IBM Global Services. He serves as Chairman of the Center for Electoral Quality and Integrity, a member of the Center for Quality Standards, and a Leadership Council member of the ASQ Government Division. Kerry holds an MBA from Emory University's Goizueta School of Business, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification, PMP certification from PMI, and various certifications from ASQ. Additionally, he is recognized by ASQ as a Designated Examiner for the ASQ/ANSI G1 2021 Standard and a PROSCI certified Organizational Change Management Practitioner.

 

Connect with Kerry Bass:

Website: https://makingitreality.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass/

 

About Donna Mitchell:

Donna Mitchell is the Founder and CEO of Mitchell Universal Network LLC. She has achieved two impressive careers in her lifetime. She began her journey as a change agent at US Airways, now American Airlines, dedicating 24 years to aviation and airline management. Following her successful tenure at US Airways, Donna embarked on a new venture with the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, where she contributed 16 years.

Today, as a visionary business development consultant,

Connect with Donna Mitchell:

Website: https://mitchelluniversalnetwork.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mitchell-a1700619

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Kerry L. Bass

CEO & Founder at Potential To Reality Consulting

Kerry L. Bass, CEO and founder of Potential To Reality Consulting and a Senior Member of ASQ. He is an executive consultant who specializes in enterprise transformation, operational excellence and organizational change management. His personal and professional focus is on helping organizations and societies that are dedicated to the wellbeing of their stakeholders achieve and sustain excellence.

For more than 25 years, Kerry has been leading and supporting transformation and major organizational change for governmental agencies, as well as non-profit and commercial enterprises. He has had an eclectic career that has provided an opportunity to have an impact across a broad range of organizations. Among the relevant roles that he has performed are CEO Executive Director, COO and Head of Ministries for non-profit organizations; Division Director for technology planning and state Project Management Office, Asst. Division Director / Director Office of Change Management State Division of Families and Children Services; Senior Industry Leader, Director of Project Management and Global Manager of Service Quality and Customer Loyalty for IT Services of global IT and government consulting companies.

Kerry currently serves in ASQ as the 2023 ASQ Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors Executive Committee, He also serves as the Chairman of the newly formed Center for Electoral Quality and Integrity. Additionally, he is a member of the Center for Quality Standards in Government and a member of the ASQ Government Division leadership Council.

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