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Eating Frogs and Elephants: Using AI to Actually Get Things Done
Two classic metaphors have helped people tackle productivity for years: eating the frog and eating the elephant. In today’s complex work environment, these ideas are more useful than ever—especially when paired with AI tools that help us work smarter, not just harder. Eating Frogs: Matching Energy to Important Work Your “frog” is that important task…
The Two-Sided Day: The Impossible Choice Between Supportive and Productive Work/image
Are you spending your days reacting to emails and attending meetings, only to find little time left for the actual work that matters? In today’s workplace, knowledge workers face a fundamental dilemma: the two-sided day. On one side is supportive work—responding to emails, attending meetings, and collaborating with colleagues. On the other side is productive…
The AI Decision Paradox: How Tool Overload Steals Your Productivity (And How to Steal It Back)
March 20, 2022 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-decision-paradox-how-tool-overload-steals-your-vftue/?trackingId=WhSc0NhDn9WtfWgRO2gG3w%3D%3D5 The Promise vs. Your Reality AI offered a compelling vision: eliminate routine work, enhance capabilities, reclaim your time. But for many organisations, it’s become quite the opposite—a productivity drain. Companies are accumulating AI tools at an alarming rate, and teams are buckling under the weight. Microsoft’s latest research shows professionals toggling…
The Limits of Pattern Recognition in the Quest for True AI Innovation
Why AI Won’t Be Einstein Anytime Soon I keep coming back to Thomas Wolf’s brilliant essay about AI becoming “yes-men on servers.” As someone who spends my days advising organisations on AI strategy and my evenings experimenting with these tools, his perspective cuts through the noise with refreshing clarity. The more I use generative AI,…
Stop ‘Engineering’ and Start Talking: Why Prompt Crafting Is Killing Your AI Experience
The rise of generative AI has introduced a peculiar new concept to the mainstream: “prompt engineering.” This notion that we must carefully craft perfect instructions to extract value from AI systems has created an unnecessary barrier between humans and the technology meant to serve them. The irony is striking: tools designed to understand human language…
Making Smart AI Investment Decisions: A Guide for Growing Businesses
In today’s AI landscape, growing businesses face a crucial question: how to invest in AI capabilities that deliver genuine business value while managing risk and resources. While traditionally presented as a simple “build or buy” choice, the emergence of AI agent platforms has created new opportunities. Here’s a practical framework to help you navigate these…