Most AI failures don’t start with bad models. They start with skipped conversations. Most AI failures don’t start with bad models. They start with skipped conversations. I’ve watched organizations spend six and seven figures on “AI initiatives” that were approved in under 15 minutes. No one asked: What problem are we actually solving? Are our… Continue reading Most AI failures don’t start with bad models. They start with skipped conversations.
Most organizations rush into AI with a good idea and a whole lot of hope. Most organizations rush into AI with a good idea and a whole lot of hope. The problem? They skip the work that actually determines whether the project succeeds. I call this missing step Phase Zero — the part before CPMAI,… Continue reading Most organizations rush into AI with a good idea and a whole lot of hope…
Phase Zero: The Step Everyone Skips in AI Readiness Phase Zero: The Step Everyone Skips in AI Readiness Most organizations don’t struggle with AI because they “lack use cases.” They struggle because they skipped Phase Zero, confirming whether the org is actually ready to adopt AI in the first place. Before pilots, vendors, or roadmaps,… Continue reading Phase Zero: The Step Everyone Skips in AI Readiness
Most organizations aren’t “AI-ready.” They’re “AI-interested.” That gap is where the risk sits. Most organizations aren’t “AI-ready.” They’re “AI-interested.” That gap is where the risk sits. If you’re trying to brief leadership, build a roadmap, or justify a budget, start with this: A simple 5-step AI Readiness Assessment that tells you where your org actually… Continue reading Most organizations aren’t “AI-ready.” They’re “AI-interested.” That gap is where the risk sits.
Most organizations approach AI adoption backwards Most organizations approach AI adoption backwards. They rush into vendors, tools, and models without answering three basic questions: 1️⃣ Should we pursue this AI initiative? 2️⃣ Can we execute it successfully? 3️⃣ What must be fixed before development begins? Without clarity, AI projects collapse under: Misaligned strategy Siloed or… Continue reading Most organizations approach AI adoption backwards. They rush into vendors…
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:
📌 3-Part LinkedIn Series: “Starting AI with Strategy & Vision 🔥 Part 1 — Why AI Fails Before It Even Starts 📌 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
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
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