Ideas on AI adoption
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27 Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Why 95% of AI Projects Fail (And It's Not the Technology)
After working with dozens of teams on AI adoption, the pattern is clear: the technology works fine. The failure isn't technical. It's organisational discipline.
27 Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Governance as Confidence (Not Constraint)
Good AI governance doesn't slow you down. It accelerates you. Risk-based frameworks let teams move fast where it's safe and apply controls where it matters.
7 Jul 2025 · 8 min read
Using AI Right Now: A Business Guide
A practical guide for New Zealand businesses on which AI tools to use and how to get real business value from them right now.
25 Jun 2025 · 6 min read
The "AI Cake Fallacy" - Why NZ Businesses can't have their AI Cake and eat it too
Stanford research reveals 41% of AI investments target the wrong areas. Learn the four zones of AI automation and why people-first adoption delivers better results.
23 Jun 2025 · 4 min read
Leading AI adoption with a clear vision
Companies with a formal AI strategy see 80% adoption success vs 37% without one. Learn how to define, craft, and share an AI vision that brings your team along.
1 Jun 2025 · 3 min read
Essential leadership skills for successful AI adoption
McKinsey says leadership is AI's biggest hurdle. Discover the essential skills NZ business leaders need to drive successful AI adoption and empower their teams.
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