Mario Thomas

Strategic Frameworks for AI Success

This month's newsletter focuses on helping organisations navigate AI adoption and governance through strategic frameworks. As AI initiatives proliferate across industries, structured approaches to implementation become increasingly vital for sustainable success.

I explore the AI Stages of Adoption framework for understanding your organisation's current maturity, practical approaches to data monetisation that create compelling value, and six essential board priorities for ensuring effective AI governance while maintaining innovation.

If your time is limited, I particularly recommend "Understanding the AI Stages of Adoption" for its practical insights into measuring organisational AI readiness, and "AI is transforming governance" for its guidance on establishing board-level AI oversight that balances innovation with appropriate controls.

Where does your organisation currently sit in its AI adoption journey, and which frameworks have you found most valuable in guiding your strategic direction?

-Mario

AI is transforming governance: Six key Boardroom priorities

Published 4 February 2025 | 10 minute read

As organisations move from hundreds of decisions per day to millions per second, boards face unprecedented governance challenges. This article details six essential priorities: Strategic Alignment, Ethical Responsibility, Financial Impact, Risk Management at AI Speed, Stakeholder Confidence, and Innovation Safeguarding while addressing Shadow AI.

Demystifying data monetisation: Insights for private equity portfolio companies

Published 17 February 2025 | 13 minute read

Private equity portfolio companies often overlook significant value creation opportunities in their existing data assets. This practical guide examines how these companies can identify, value, and monetise their data through both direct and indirect approaches, with concrete examples across industries and a structured implementation roadmap.

Understanding the AI Stages of Adoption: A framework for business leaders

Published 21 February 2025 | 16 minute read

Building on my initial introduction of the AI Stages of Adoption (AISA) framework, this deeper exploration examines how different parts of organisations progress through five maturity stages at varying speeds. It provides a practical lens for understanding your current position, measuring progress, and determining whether you're ready to advance to the next stage.

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