What separates AI projects that deliver from those that don’t? What separates AI projects that deliver from those that don’t? After working with teams across industries, I’ve noticed these patterns that consistently show up when AI initiatives actually succeed: 🎯 Begin with strategy and vision, not technology Before evaluating any AI solution, successful teams anchor… Continue reading What separates AI projects that deliver from those that don’t?
I’ve worked across federal agencies, nonprofits, startups, and commercial enterprises, and I see the same pattern everywhere: Executives tell me they want AI. I’ve worked across federal agencies, nonprofits, startups, and commercial enterprises, and I see the same pattern everywhere: Executives tell me they want AI. But when I ask basic questions, the conversation stalls:… Continue reading I’ve worked across federal agencies, nonprofits, startups, and commercial enterprises, and I see the same pattern everywhere:
đź“Ś 3-Part LinkedIn Series: “Starting AI with Strategy & Vision 🔥 Part 1 — Why AI Fails Before It Even Starts đź“Ś 3-Part LinkedIn Series: “Starting AI with Strategy & Vision 🔥 Part 1 — Why AI Fails Before It Even Starts Most AI failures have nothing to do with models, data, or tools. They… Continue reading 3-Part LinkedIn Series: “Starting AI with Strategy & Vision
In a World Being Rewritten by AI, Servant Leaders Still Matter – 5 Principles to Stay Motivated and Present In a World Being Rewritten by AI, Servant Leaders Still Matter – 5 Principles to Stay Motivated and Present My question is, Who Serves the Servant Leader? If you’ve been a servant leader for any length… Continue reading In a World Being Rewritten by AI, Servant Leaders Still Matter – 5 Principles to Stay Motivated and Present
AI Procurement Isn’t Project Management — Here’s the Framework Most Teams Miss AI Procurement Isn’t Project Management — Here’s the Framework Most Teams Miss If your company is buying AI, you need an AI procurement process—not just project management. Too often, teams treat AI buying like any SaaS purchase or IT project. That’s a massive… Continue reading AI Procurement Isn’t Project Management — Here’s the Framework Most Teams Miss
Does Using a Big Vendor Improve AI Project Success? Does Using a Big Vendor Improve AI Project Success? (Spoiler: Only If You Know What You’re Buying.) AI projects have a reputation problem. According to recent reporting by CIO, 88% of AI pilots fail to reach production. CIO+3CIO+3CIO+3 That doesn’t mean AI doesn’t work—it means the… Continue reading Does Using a Big Vendor Improve AI Project Success?
AI Isn’t a Silver Bullet — It’s a Force Multiplier AI Isn’t a Silver Bullet — It’s a Force Multiplier AI isn’t here to replace people. It’s here to reveal what people do best. The real challenge isn’t adopting AI—it’s adopting it responsibly and intelligently. That means creating space for every employee, not just one… Continue reading AI Isn’t a Silver Bullet — It’s a Force Multiplier
Reclaiming Control: What AI Security Can Learn from Self-Custody Reclaiming Control: What AI Security Can Learn from Self-Custody Series: Is AWS Bedrock (and Others) Safe Enough for Your AI Project? – Part 3 of 3 In Part 1, I examined how Big Tech’s AI platforms are scaling rapidly and why this creates lock-in risks for… Continue reading Reclaiming Control: What AI Security Can Learn from Self-Custody
When ChatGPT Lets You Down: Managing the Risks of Over-Reliance on LLMs When ChatGPT Lets You Down: Managing the Risks of Over-Reliance on LLMs When I say AI in this article, I’m talking about large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. There are many types of AI, but it’s these conversational engines that… Continue reading When ChatGPT Lets You Down: Managing the Risks of Over-Reliance on LLMs
AI Security Promises vs. Project Realities 🧠Series: Is AWS Bedrock (and Others) Safe Enough for Your AI Project? – Part 2 of 3 In Part 1, I talked about how Big Tech’s AI platforms are scaling fast—and how vendor lock-in creates hidden risks for project teams. Now let’s look at the other side… Continue reading Short Insights
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