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Practical AI · August 25, 2026 · 56m

AI Proficiency: From Users to Builders

Mike Lewis, Chief AI Architect at TiER1 Performance, joins Daniel Whitenack and Chris Benson to discuss a framework for organizational AI proficiency. The conversation centers on the L0–L3 model, moving from AI resistance to active building. They explore how non-technical employees can become AI builders, the importance of turning tacit knowledge into durable processes, and how to identify the right people and problems to drive measurable business value from AI.

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The L0–L3 AI Proficiency Framework
Mike Lewis introduces a four-level framework for organizational AI adoption: L0 (Resistance), L1 (User), L2 (Builder), and L3 (Architect).
Non-Technical Employees as AI Builders
Organizations should identify and empower non-technical employees to become AI builders, not just users.

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