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 […]
From Spreadsheets to ‘The Brutalist’: Why Using AI in Business Isn’t Cheating, It’s Just Technology
From Spreadsheets to ‘The Brutalist’: Why Using AI in Business Isn’t Cheating, It’s Just Technology In 1982, a controversy erupted in the accounting world. The culprit? Electronic spreadsheets. As reported in InfoWorld magazine at the time, several accounting firms banned the use of VisiCalc and early Excel, viewing them as “crutches” that would erode fundamental […]
Navigating the AI Governance Journey: A Practical Framework for Boards
Navigating the AI Governance Journey: A Practical Framework for Boards As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes deeply embedded in business operations, board directors face a critical challenge: ensuring effective oversight of AI initiatives. While the transformative potential of AI is clear, the path to responsible governance is complex, requiring careful navigation. The Limitations of Generic AI […]
Your AI Apprentice: Brilliant but Green – Why Generative AI Needs Mentorship
Your AI Apprentice: Brilliant but Green – Why Generative AI Needs Mentorship https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-ai-apprentice-brilliant-green-why-generative-needs-perdisatt-6u40e Generative AI has emerged as a powerful tool in our professional arsenal, promising to revolutionize how we work. However, many users are finding that working with these AI agents feels remarkably similar to collaborating with a talented but inexperienced team member. Like […]
From Commands to Conversations: A Complete Guide to Effective AI Interaction
Quick Guide to Effective AI Conversations: Ever told ChatGPT “that’s not what I meant”? Good news – those moments of misunderstanding are actually signs you’re using AI the right way. Here’s why your best AI work often starts with a correction, and how leading companies are turning AI misunderstandings into opportunities. How AI Interaction Has […]
The Hidden Roadblock to AI Success: Why 70% of Initiatives Fail (and How to Avoid It)
In the race to adopt artificial intelligence, businesses are investing billions, yet a staggering 70% of AI initiatives fail to deliver value. This figure, which we cite based on McKinsey’s research, may actually be conservative. Recent reports from Gartner and Harvard Business Review suggest the failure rate could be as high as 80-85%. These sobering […]
DeepSeek’s AI Revelation: Exposing Tech Giants’ Achilles’ Heel
#DeepSeek‘s recent claims have exposed a critical vulnerability in AI industry leaders’ business models, regardless of their accuracy. The startup’s purported cost-effective AI development challenges the capital-intensive strategies of giants like Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft. Key takeaways:– DeepSeek claims AI development at a fraction of typical costs– Exposes overreliance on expensive infrastructure– Highlights potential for […]