CIO, Wichita Public Schools, Moving AI from Pilots to Production

Welcome to [RECORDED], where we sit down with leaders who are shaping the future of education, technology, and leadership. Today’s guest is Robert Dickson, Chief Information Officer for Wichita Public Schools, one of the largest districts in Kansas, and a long-time member of the Kansas City CIO Advisory Board, part of the national InspireCIO Leadership Network. Rob recently shared a post that struck a nerve with CIOs across education and enterprise alike. The headline said it all: “Pilot season is over. It’s time for production.” Drawing on insights from McKinsey’s 2025 Tech Trends Outlook and Deloitte’s Tech Trends 2026, Rob argues that Generative AI is moving out of experimentation and into the operational core, becoming smaller, more distributed, and far more practical. Today, we’ll talk about what that shift really means for K-12 systems, public-sector CIOs, and leaders who are tired of flashy demos and ready for real, scalable value. Rob, welcome to MindShareTV. MindShare Learning Media & Consulting

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This episode was published on Dec 19, 2025.

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