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ByDawn Christine Simmons

AI-Women Elevate After Milan-Olympics: What can we do in the few weeks leading up to March? Simple define the New Frontier of AI Service Delivery Leadership. This International Women’s day will move visibility to intention based leadership redefinition. The industry narrative says we aren’t in AI leadership; we are here to fix that biased algorithm. While the world watches Milan, we are the Olympic athletes of the Business Process Art of the Possible, ensuring AI delivers trusted value rather than scaled chaos.

Katrina MacDermid is blazing trails for AI Service Management

She is in my vision the powerhouse. An ITIL Master who is approaching the art of the possible from a more practical point of view. Requires an understanding the level of investment in Service Management Excellence. She is a master storyteller and mover of industry.

Katrina MacDermid is emerging as one of the most practical and influential voices shaping the future of AI Service Management—not from theory, but from operational reality.

She represents a rare combination the industry urgently needs:
deep ITIL mastery, enterprise transformation credibility, and the ability to translate AI ambition into service delivery outcomes that actually work.

In a landscape crowded with AI hype, Katrina anchors the conversation in what matters most:

  • service excellence
  • governance discipline
  • operational investment
  • human-centered adoption

That’s why leaders listen.

We are no longer asking for room in discussions moving the future of AI Service Management; we do not need the room, we are already there. We are AI-Women, and as corporate olympic athletes are collaborating best practices, celebrating succcess, and reclaiming our authority.

Join HDI Chicagoland and the Executive Women’s Network as we launch a founding coalition this March.

  • Event Workshop Kickoff: Wednesday, Feb 11 | 12:00 PM CT
  • The Sprint: 4 weeks to a momentous International Women’s Day release
  • Contact: Dawn C. Simmons (Khan)

Across enterprise IT, service operations, SecOps, knowledge management, and CX transformation, AI adoption accelerates daily. Meanwhile, leaders responsible for operational stability, governance integrity, and adoption readiness determine whether AI scales responsibly or spirals into risk.

Leadership visibility matters.

Women do not need “encouragement in STEM jobs” we have already been there:

  • lead AI service management programs
  • govern AI risk, compliance, and model accountability
  • drive AI-powered service operations and automation
  • shape knowledge engineering and CX intelligence
  • operationalize applied AI in ITSM, SecOps, and enterprise delivery

Yet despite that reality, industry narratives continue to ask, “How do we bring women into AI?”

That question is outdated.

Instead, the real challenge is:


How do we make visible the women already leading AI transformation?

From Milan to Chicagoland: The Starting Blocks of Authority

As global athletes depart Milan, a different race begins in the Executive Women’s Networks in collaboration with HDI—one defined by leadership calibration rather than competition.

This journey does not celebrate participation. Instead, it establishes authority.

  • Authority rooted in governance
  • Authority built through operational leadership
  • Authority anchored in enterprise adoption outcomes

Over four focused weeks, the Women Moving AI initiative transitions from signal to movement.

The 4-Week Leadership Sprint (Feb → March)

Women Moving AI Launch Matrix (Feb 11 → Mar 11, 2026)

A) 4-Week Journey Phases × Deliverables Matrix

PhaseDatesPrimary ObjectiveKey Outputs“Done looks like” (measurable)
Phase 1: The TorchFeb 11Mobilize coalition + assign roles + lock narrativeKickoff workshop, track leads confirmed, working calendar, shared asset folder, movement “position statement”Track leads named; 4-week calendar published; draft thesis + CTA approved; 20 founding members committed
Phase 2: The TrainingFeb 12–18Launch data collection + build white paper structureIndustry pulse survey live, interview list, white paper outline, index intake form + tagging taxonomySurvey live + 100+ responses target; 10+ leaders scheduled; outline approved; index form ready
Phase 3: The HeatFeb 19–25Collect proof + refute “missing women” myth with evidenceLeader spotlights + interviews, proof artifacts captured, first representation score drops15+ spotlights published; 30+ proof links indexed; 5 org/events scored + posted
Phase 4: The PodiumFeb 26–Mar 7Synthesize + finalize + program panelWhite paper final draft + design, panel run-of-show, sponsor deck, press pitchWhite paper in final edit; 6–8 panelists confirmed; sponsor options packaged; press list built
Phase 5: The VictoryMar 8–Mar 11Public release + flagship event + next 90-day planWhite paper release (Mar 8), panel event + Chicago watch party (Mar 11), coalition announcementLaunch assets published; event executed; post-event recap; next 90-day roadmap + owners

B) Track Leader Matrix (Subteams, Outputs, Weekly cadence)

TrackTrack Lead FocusWeekly DeliverablesTools/AssetsSuccess Metrics
OCM + Marketing OpsRun cadence, brand voice, partner comms, sponsor packagingWeekly calendar, templates, sponsor outreach list, coalition commsComms kit, sponsor one-pager, partner DM scripts4-week calendar shipped; 10 partners engaged; 3 sponsor conversations/week
White Paper DraftingEvidence-based narrative + governance framingOutline → sections → citations → final editsOutline template, citation bank, quote bankWhite paper draft by Week 3; final by Mar 7; 10+ credible citations
Social Media AmplificationFeed strategy, share packs, repost ring, influencer asks5–7 posts/week, 2 share packs/week, weekly score drop postShare pack templates, hashtag set, tracking sheet30+ posts in 4 weeks; 100+ shares; 10 “gold amplifiers” recruited
Blog BrigadeFlood the airwaves with proof of work not counted3–5 blogs/week, guest posts, cross-post planBlog template, keyword list, author roster12–20 blogs published; 20+ women authors featured; 50+ proof links
Idea AmplifiersBig ideas, quotes, thought-leader alignment, credibility2 “mic drop” posts/week; 1 quote roundup/weekQuote bank, leader list, outreach scripts10+ influencer mentions; 3 guest appearances/podcast/newsletter slots
Stage Audit + InclusionConference/board pressure + scorecards + commitments3–5 scorecards/week + outreach scriptsScorecard spreadsheet, “Stage Check” script10 orgs/events scored; 5 responses; 2 public commitments
Index + MetricsBuild the dataset + publish weekly scoreboardWeekly index update + dashboard rollupsIndex template + taxonomy, dashboard200+ profiles by Mar 11; 100+ artifacts; weekly KPI post

C) “What Improvement Looks Like” Matrix

AreaMinimum StandardStrong StandardProof Artifact
Boards≥ 40% women≥ 50% women + women chair key committeesBoard roster + committee list
Exec Leadership≥ 40% women≥ 50% women + women owning P&L/BUOrg leadership page
Conference Speakers≥ 40% women speakers≥ 50% + women keynotes + technical sessionsAgenda + speaker list
Change Decision Tables≥ 40% women≥ 50% + women owning AI governance/riskSteering/CAB membership + charter
Visibility vs RealityProof artifacts for most profilesIndex shows women across Build/Operate/Govern/Validate/LeadIndex + weekly report

Where Women Already Lead AI (But Are not being Counted)

You will know women are being counted when you see the algorithm reflecting what women have already been doing. Stages, Blog Posts, Interviews, Conference seats will balance representation. This is not just about rebalancing marginalization and misrepresentation; it is a systemic flaw that will impact the AI algorithm uncorrected.

Enterprise AI Operations

Service leaders deploy automation, manage risk, and operationalize AI-driven workflows.

Responsible AI Governance

Women anchor risk oversight, validation, ethical guardrails, and compliance strategy.

AI Service Management

AI lands first in support, service desks, CX, and operational intelligence.

Those leaders determine trust, reliability, and adoption success.

Change Leadership

Adoption does not happen in labs. Adoption happens in operations.

Women lead change frameworks that bring AI from concept to capability.

Risk Management Matters Now: Not Another Year Without Correction

Ignoring visibility gaps creates real enterprise risk.

  • leadership pipelines remain skewed
  • talent discovery fails
  • conference narratives reinforce bias
  • AI training ecosystems reflect incomplete realities
  • governance diversity weakens

Consequently, AI systems risk becoming technically powerful yet socially narrow.

Therefore, correcting the visibility dataset is not advocacy—it is governance.

The Nonprofit Mission: Elevate Leadership, Not Revenue

This initiative is nonprofit by design.

Not a revenue campaign.
Not a sponsorship funnel for profit.

Instead, we create programs elevate AI Service Management

  • platforms honor operational leadership
  • coalitions amplify enterprise impact
  • sponsorships underwrite leadership access and recognition

Sponsors do not buy influence they invest:

  • leadership pipelines
  • applied AI adoption
  • governance maturity
  • community capability

Sponsorship That Builds Legacy

Chicago Hub Watch Party

Creates a physical anchor for global virtual leadership connection.

Women Moving AI Leadership Sponsor

Funds participation of high-impact operational leaders.

Art of the Possible Boat Cruise

Celebrates the architects shaping enterprise AI transformation.

What Improvement Looks Like (Clear, Measurable, Visible)

This movement defines success through metrics:

  • balanced conference representation
  • increased keynote and panel leadership
  • AI governance diversity at decision tables
  • enterprise case studies led by women
  • leadership scorecards published quarterly

Our Successful Move the Dial Authority becomes visible when:

  • outcomes are cited
  • governance roles are recognized
  • operational leaders are indexed

Leaders with Laser focus are needed Now

  • enterprise AI operators
  • governance leaders
  • ITSM and SecOps innovators
  • change architects
  • CX and knowledge strategists
  • AI ethics and risk leaders
  • marketing amplifiers and OCM leaders

This is not a spectator sport, please join us to create the results that define the Women of AI Service Management Builders.

How to Join the Movement

Participate in one of five tracks:

OCM + Marketing Operations
Drive message cadence, campaigns, and partner amplification.

White Paper Authors
Document governance, operations, and enterprise outcomes.

Social Amplifiers
Push proof artifacts, leader spotlights, and scorecards weekly.

Blog Brigade
Flood the airwaves with evidence of women leading AI today.

Stage Auditors
Challenge conference representation and publish scorecards.

The Call to Authority

This is not a moment.

This is a recalibration.

A recalibration of:

  • who gets cited
  • who gets invited
  • who gets funded
  • who defines AI leadership

Women already lead AI service delivery, governance, and adoption.

Now we ensure that leadership is:

  • visible
  • credited
  • indexed
  • amplified

Join the Room That Defines the Rules

HDI Chicagoland convenes enterprise, governance, and AI leaders to launch Women Moving AI.

Leadership. Governance. Applied AI adoption. Sponsorship pipelines.

Real influence.
No optics.

If you care about:

  • who influences AI
  • who gets recognized
  • who shapes enterprise adoption

This is your room.

Do not watch the game. Help define the rules.

#AIWomenElevate #WomenInAI #IWD2026 #Governance #ServiceExcellence

Other AI-Women Elevate After Milan-Olympics

Showcasing Chicago Service Excellence: Chicagoland Illinois Chicagoland Website: https://hdc-chicagoland.silkstart.com/
Showcasing Women of AI Service Leadership, and Chicago Service Excellence:
HDI Chicagoland Local Chapter | Chicagoland HDI Linked In | HDI Chicagoland: Events

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