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How to Find High ROI AI Opportunities in 30 Minutes

In 2026, the highest ROI use of AI for most companies is not reinventing the business. It is accelerating the strategic roadmap that already exists. Most organizations struggle with AI because they…

AI Hype and Actually Solving Problems

I was leading a one day AI workshop in Belfast recently, and the mood in the room was tense. People were overwhelmed. AI is moving too fast.I feel like I cannot keep…

PSA: Be Careful With AI Meeting Attendants

I was leading an AI as Your Teammate coaching session recently when an HR manager asked a question that stopped the room. If someone brings an AI assistant into a meeting and…

Is AI a Bubble? Greed vs Productivity Explained

Is AI a bubble? The short answer is yes. But not in the way most people mean it. There are two kinds of bubbles in technology and finance. Greed bubbles and productivity…

Your Org’s AI: Copilot vs Gemini vs ChatGPT

At a workshop in Belfast recently, and a question asked was about if organizations should use Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT or Gemini. To me, the answer is simple. If you use Google,…

OpenAI AgentKit: Powerful Workflow Automation With a Steep Learning Curve

OpenAI recently announced AgentKit, a visual workflow builder designed to automate complex processes. The tool supports user approvals, guardrails to reduce AI errors, and Model Context Protocol connections that allow AI systems…

GPT 5 and the Shift Toward a Product First OpenAI

OpenAI recently released GPT 5 with significant attention and modest results. The model did not unlock new scientific breakthroughs or signal the arrival of artificial general intelligence. Instead, it delivered a steady…

Tech Budget to Work Budget

AI agents and automations will dramatically increase every growth-oriented company’s tech spend.   In the past, tech has been a necessary part of peoples’ jobs. A CRM or an ERP or email…