Reclaiming Control: What AI Security Can Learn from Self-Custody

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 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

Short Insights

  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

The White House’s New AI Strategy: A Game-Changer for Project Managers and Small Businesses

July 20, 2025, the White House released “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” signaling a major shift in U.S. artificial intelligence policy. This strategy pivots from cautious regulation to aggressive innovation, with profound implications for AI project management and entrepreneurship. A Three-Pillar Foundation for AI Leadership The plan centers on three pillars: innovation acceleration,… Continue reading The White House’s New AI Strategy: A Game-Changer for Project Managers and Small Businesses

The 6 vs. 9 Problem: Why AI Projects Fail More Than Traditional Software Development

🧠 I recently heard Markeeva Morgan, PhD, PMP speak on a panel at BEYA 2025, and he shared a simple but powerful concept: If I draw a number on the floor, I might see a 6, while you see a 9. Same number, different perspectives. The 6 vs. 9 Problem: Why AI Projects Fail More… Continue reading The 6 vs. 9 Problem: Why AI Projects Fail More Than Traditional Software Development

AI Use Case or Ethical Red Flag? Ask These 3 Questions.

❓ In Part 1, I raised a concern: Are companies using AI to cut too deeply into their human workforce? In Part 2, I offered a better approach: Use AI to augment, not erase. Now let’s make it real. AI Use Case or Ethical Red Flag? Ask These 3 Questions. Every leader I know is… Continue reading AI Use Case or Ethical Red Flag? Ask These 3 Questions.

It’s Time to Add AI Project Managers to Every Federal AI RFP

🔁 In Part 2, I shared why AI must be managed like mission-critical infrastructure — with governance, cross-functional ownership, and frameworks like #CPMAI to guide implementation. But here’s the missing piece: Most federal AI RFPs still don’t require the one role that makes all of that possible. ⚠️ The AI Project Manager is Still Missing… Continue reading It’s Time to Add AI Project Managers to Every Federal AI RFP

The Hidden Cost of Poor Project Scoping

Is Your Team Ready for AI?”