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.

Dive into this collection of articles covering the twists and turns of AI-driven transformation. From kaizen-fueled strategies at Microsoft to debunked innovation fairy tales, you’ll discover why some AI projects soar while others, well, don’t make it past the launchpad. Also, why creativity and imagination are still our last best bet at retaining sanity, being productive and beating AI.

The Japanese Business Philosophy Fueling Microsoft’s AI Transformation

Posted on September 18. Microsoft COO Carolina Dybeck Happe said the principle of kaizen is key to how she’s approaching AI transformation inside the organization. Carolina Dybeck Happe, who last year became Microsoft’s first chief operating officer in nearly a decade, isn’t as focused on artificial intelligence as a …

How to bust the innovation myth

Posted on September 15. Whether you work at a modest startup or a multimillion dollar company, chances are you have heard of the Business Model Canvas (BMC). Similar to …

What Companies with Successful AI Pilots Do Differently

Posted on September 14. The overwhelming majority of generative AI programs have so far failed to deliver significant business returns. Research across industries reveals that the small percentage of companies who actually are unlocking AI’s potential are distinguished by leaders who act as “shapers,” aligning technical …

How to Read Smarter and Thrive in the Age of AI : Critcal Thinking

Posted on September 13. What does it mean to truly “read” in a world dominated by artificial intelligence? Picture this: you’re scrolling through endless news feeds, …

The silent killer of AI success

Posted on September 10. Why eliminating ‘process debt’ is critical as we move into an agentic AI world. By now we’ve all heard of tech debt—the costs we’ll have to incur in the future to maintain suboptimal software and technology decisions from the past—but in three decades as a tech executive, I’ve come to observe a far …

Why Innovation Dies At Work: The Support Leaders Need To Bring It Back

Posted on September 8. I have worked for leaders who prided themselves in being strategic thinkers. They might bring up innovative proposals in meetings and even encourage others to share their suggestions. But then nothing would happen. The discussions ended there because no one had the tactical mindset to turn …

Why your organization should focus less on productivity and more on creativity

Posted on September 3. How to lead in the ‘Imagination Era.’ The C-suite executive’s dilemma has never been clearer: there is an analysis gap between recognizing that creativity is an essential skill versus designing space and time for individuals and teams to to build a creative capacity. While 2023 research from Visier …

Building the AI-enabled enterprise of the future

Posted on September 3. With the right foundation, AI can transform enterprises. In partnership withCISCO Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how the world …

Accenture CEO weighs in on why so many AI projects have failed with 3 red flags to watch out for

Posted on August 31. Throughout her life, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet hasn’t been afraid to throw out the playbook, and, in the age of AI, both she and her Fortune 500 …

Simple prompt or agent workflow? How not to overthink AI

Posted on August 30. The key to AI success is knowing what tool to use when. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Gen AI success is …