Wilson Tool

Charting Wilson Tool’s path toward responsible AI adoption and innovation.

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The challenge

Empower a manufacturing industry leader to move from AI exploration to a unified, strategic approach that balances innovation, governance, and people-centered adoption.

As AI conversations and experimentation surfaced across departments, Wilson Tool recognized the need for clarity, security, and alignment. The company wanted to move beyond ad hoc use of AI tools and build a shared, strategic foundation.

Leadership sought to harness AI’s potential without adding risk or confusion. They needed a strategic partner who could help them understand where and how AI could create value, what organizational readiness looks like, and how to create a responsible framework for experimentation and adoption.

What we did

Clockwork designed and led an AI Advantage engagement focused on awareness, alignment, and action.

AI Foundations

An interactive session built to educate and energize Wilson Tool’s executive team.

 

  • Built a shared language around what AI is, what it isn’t, and how it fits into business strategy.
  • Led hands-on labs to demystify generative AI and show safe, practical uses.
  • Introduced the concept of co-intelligence—humans and AI working better together.
  • Sparked “aha” moments around data readiness, governance, and enterprise decision-making.

AI Strategy

A collaborative session that turned insight into direction.

 

  • Synthesized insights from 150+ employee surveys and interviews to reveal how AI was already being used and where it could deliver value.
  • Facilitated strategy session to prioritize next steps.
  • Introduced frameworks to evaluate AI opportunities by business value, risk, and readiness.
  • Defined an actionable roadmap to scale AI responsibly across the organization.

What comes next

Clockwork recommended a clear path forward:

 

  • Establish AI governance and policy.
  • Develop training and adoption programs to empower employees.
  • Launch pilot projects to learn, measure, and iterate responsibly.

Client quote

“We realized we can’t just run with the first cool thing someone shows us. We need guidelines and understanding, what AI really means for our company.”

— Wilson Tool leader, during the AI Foundations

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Outcomes

The engagement created clarity, alignment, and momentum. Wilson Tool’s leadership walked away with a shared understanding of AI: what it can do, what it shouldn’t do, and where it can deliver the most value. They also left with focused priorities like building governance and investing in education.

The sessions also shifted mindsets. AI was no longer seen as a collection of disconnected tools; it became a company-wide capability that requires structure, standards, and shared ownership. That shift showed up quickly: leaders began refining AI governance policies within days of the first workshop.

A particularly meaningful “aha” moment came when executives recognized the power of moving from individual experimentation to organization-wide enablement. That realization created confidence, clarity, and desire to continue the partnership with Clockwork, reflecting true buy-in and belief in the value of the work.

How we did it

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