SenseMaking from the Web is a curated list of recent articles I’ve read and thought worth sharing with my subscribers. I’ve automated this but the curation, which is a discerning process, is all human. I’ve added some commentary.

Unsurprisingly, as the cacophony around AI reaches fever pitch, this is a collection of articles on the topic. It’s so funny how much that is written is reactive and short term in its perspective. Few take the long view and understand the arc of change we are about to undergo. The impact AI will have on everything has only just started being felt. Sometimes it’s just new tech that has come along. Sometimes it’s a new age entirely. These articles go a little deeper than most.

How CIOs gain employee buy-in on generative AI

Posted on October 25. ORLANDO, Fla. — Each organization has a unique workforce, culture and set of goals, all of which should shape generative AI implementation.From …

In 2025, There Are No Shortcuts To AI Success

Posted on October 24. The AI revolution continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, even amidst some skepticism this year of the business value it delivers. The allure of quick wins and immediate ROI from AI implementations has led many to overlook the necessity of a comprehensive, long-term business strategy and …

Avoiding value decay in digital transformation

Posted on October 24. Enterprises must think holistically and consider the componentry and the delivery of technology systems. In association withDeloitte Mission-critical …

Large Corporations Can Learn from the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Posted on October 24. In today’s fast-paced business landscape, where change is the only constant, large corporations often find themselves grappling with innovation. On the other hand, startups thrive on change, adaptability, and audacious innovation. As large corporations look to acquire startups, they can learn a …

Gusto’s head of technology says hiring an army of specialists is the wrong approach to AI

Posted on October 23. As founders plan for an increasingly AI-centric future, Gusto co-founder and head of technology Edward Kim said that cutting existing teams and hiring a bunch of specially trained AI engineers is “the wrong way to go.” Instead, he argued that non-technical team members can “actually have a much …

How to Avoid Strategy Myopia

Posted on October 22. It’s easy for organizations to get stuck in strategy myopia — prioritizing the urgent, the proven, and the easily measured — particularly in a moment of intense change. To avoid this, successful leaders follow five principles. First, they refuse false proxies, recognizing that new projects to solve …

The secret to successful digital initiatives is pretty simple, according to Gartner

Posted on October 22. Only 48% of digital initiatives meet or exceed their business outcome targets, but the successful ones seem to have one big thing in common. A new …

OpenAI Team Reveals The Best OpenAI o1 Use Cases

Posted on October 22. OpenAI has highlighted the most effective use cases for its o1 series models, emphasizing their role in strategy, coding, and research. These models …

New adventures in Generative AI

Posted on October 16. This post is about two new services launched by Microsoft and Google. The first is a reworked AI companion for consumers: Copilot but not as you know …