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 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 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? 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 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 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.