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The most impactful AI transformations start with addressing process and data debt first. Organizations that clean up their operational foundations unlock AI’s full potential. Those that don’t find themselves constrained by legacy inefficiencies, regardless of their technology investment.
As AI becomes more autonomous, competitive advantage increasin
... See moreI am getting comfortable with being seen as old, but will not accept being only part of the past.
I have tried hard to make the world better, but now with a healthier idea of the limits on what one human can accomplish, I persist in the belief that trying counts. I am humble about my so-called wisdom because I see that young naifs have their own val
... See moreBe strategic. Know who you’re talking to. And why.
Different audiences need different messages, and treating everyone the same is a fast track to irrelevance. Segment your audiences. Understand their concerns and motivations. Tailor your messages accordingly.
Just as stakeholder mapping is key to any strategy, it’s equally essential for communication
... See moreBe honest about where you are – and where you’re not.
Sustainability isn’t a tick-box exercise. Audiences are sceptical of vague commitments and grandstanding. Real progress usually comes with setbacks and lessons learned, and those are worth sharing.
When you truly understand something, you can express it at any level of detail while maintaining coherence.
The master can provide the one-sentence version, the paragraph version, and the chapter version, all of which tell the same story at different resolutions. The novice can only repeat what they've memorized at one resolution.
Shane Parrish
Yes, we need to understand problems, but the understanding should begin to reveal solutions. Please help us find solutions faster.
Competition breeds innovation and innovation is progress.
The Unpacking Principle suggests that the more detailed and specific information a leader or practitioner compiles, the more likely they are to understand the problem and devise a creative plan to address it.
Leaders should actively invite and normalize dissent. This can be done by asking questions like, “What am I missing?” or “What’s a reason we shouldn’t do this?” and by thanking people who challenge the status quo, making it clear that disagreement is valued, not punished.
Jade Garratt