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A month is a long time in technology
I could easily have said a week or even a day. I chose a month because it has been roughly that long since my last post. This is partly self imposed but also due to my work load. A new role at work setting up an innovation program supporting AI service delivery offerings has kept…
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SenseMaking from the Web
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…
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SenseMaking from the Web
In this post of curated articles, a mixed bag covering everything from AI (no surprise), innovation, attention, Agents and management. One in particular is sending shock waves in enterprise AI circles. Never a dull moment in this AI hype cycle. MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing Posted on August 18.…
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SenseMaking from the Web
The AI adventures continue unabated. The challenges are real and varied. The essence of a lot of the articles in this post is that many are in the thick of it, confronting all the challenges coming their way, failing and succeeding in equal measure. And that is the point. You need to be in it…
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SenseMaking from the Web
Common themes in this batch of articles cover accelerating transitions to the future of work, with Microsoft leading the way in redefining work vocabulary and practices. There’s a focus on value creation in business and the shift from traditional profit-centric business models to value creation for customers, which has shown positive responses from staff and…
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SenseMaking from the Web
This post is exclusively focused on articles covering AI. The common themes I picked up on are Enterprise AI adoption is being gamed, not being measured properly or not being focused properly, i.e. on the right use cases. Another theme is around strategies to prevent being made redundant by AI by boosting our uniquely human…
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SenseMaking from the Web
Common themes in this list of articles are change and technology adoption, mostly in the face of the advancing AI juggernaut and clearly interrelated. One conclusion I take is change or be changed. Resistance is futile in other words, adapt or die. But resistance to the wrong change is right of course. I think an…
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SenseMaking from the Web
Common themes this week are the need for accelerated progress with AI experiments into production, especially with Agents. Building very specific Agents, targeting pain points or opportunities is key. Getting them into users’ hands and validating fast is crucial. Another theme is around creativity and how AI is either threatening it or enhancing it. Verdict…
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SenseMaking from the Web
A mixed bag this week. From articles extolling the progress organisations are making with the next wave of AI, Agents. To the struggle many company’s still have with getting users to adopt new technology. And some thoughts on critical thinking. All par for the course then, whenever a new technology comes around. AI Adoption: Why…
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SenseMaking from the Web
It’s been a while since I posted. I’ve moved home since my last post and that has taken considerable effort and energy. It’s been a good excuse to take a break from writing as well which is always healthy – now I’m back 😎 This post is my usual curated lists of posts, just longer…
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SenseMaking from the Web
This is a collection of articles curated during the holidays as I took a break from writing. It’s a full list but as always, some top quality research, writing and insights covering artificial intelligence, storytelling, innovation at the state or country level and critical thinking. Back to regular writing schedule soon ✍🏽💪🏽 Seeing the ‘big…
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SenseMaking from the Web
This large collection has a decidedly end of year feel. Topics have been categorised and summarised below. Top of the list is unsurprising but some old favourites too. AI and TechnologyArticles discussing how AI agents are replacing traditional enterprise applications and how companies like Accenture and Nvidia are scaling them for business use. But all…
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Ode to Cape Town and OuterVentures
Time out from work on vacation is so precious and can have so many amazing benefits. Especially when you do it right. There are many ingredients to doing it right. I’m so grateful for the vacation I was able to take with my family recently. I captured some aspects of it and the ingredients and…
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SenseMaking from the Web
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…
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