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Tagged with: #leadership

Posts tagged with #leadership explore how executives can effectively guide their organisations through the complexities of digital evolution.

Rethinking Business Cases in the Age of AI: and Securing Buy-In from the Board

Limassol | Published in AI and Board | 16 minute read |    
A diverse executive team presents an AI business case to a Board in a modern Boardroom. Digital displays show strategic alignment diagrams and multi-horizon value projections, while executives engage with Board members who are reviewing materials. The scene captures the critical moment of stakeholder engagement and decision-making for AI investments. (Image generated by ChatGPT 4o).

Even the most meticulously crafted AI business case can fail at the final hurdle - securing Board buy-in. With research showing 88% of AI pilots never reach production, effective presentation isn’t just about gaining initial approval but establishing the path to full implementation. This final article in my series explores how to present AI investment proposals to Boards, addressing their six key areas of concern while building the stakeholder confidence necessary for successful transformation. By understanding Board dynamics, anticipating objections, and structuring presentations that balance strategic vision with implementation rigour, you can navigate the critical journey from business case to production-scale AI.

Upskilling for the AI Era: Building a Future-Ready Workforce

London | Published in AI and Board | 15 minute read |    
A conceptual digital illustration showing a workforce transitioning from traditional learning to AI-driven training — with one side depicting analog tools and classroom settings, and the other featuring holographic interfaces and futuristic technology. (Image generated by AI)

As I discussed in my article on building and managing AI-capable teams, organisations face a critical challenge in acquiring the right talent for AI transformation. This reminds me of the early days of cloud adoption, when I advised enterprises on their migration strategies. Back then, I witnessed the same scramble for scarce talent, which led me to advocate strongly for upskilling existing teams rather than relying solely on external hiring.

The future of AI expertise: Building and managing AI-capable teams

Limassol | Published in AI , Board and Cloud | 7 minute read |    
Futuristic business setting with diverse professionals collaborating in a sleek office, featuring holographic AI systems, data visualizations, and interconnected networks, symbolizing AI's transformative role in modern organizations (Image generated by ChatGPT 4o)

As organisations adopt artificial intelligence (AI) more widely, a critical challenge emerges: how do you build and manage teams capable of delivering on AI’s promise of increased productivity, enhanced customer experiences, accelerated innovation, and sustainable competitive advantage?

Europe's AI challenge: Why culture trumps capital in technology adoption

San Francisco | Published in AI and Board | 7 minute read |    
A dystopian image showing the essence of cultural challenges in AI adoption within Europe, blending innovation and resistance visually (Image generated by ChatGPT 4o).

While here in San Francisco for a business trip, I got the opportunity to spend time with technology innovators and leaders, and what struck me was the contrast in AI adoption approaches, and openness to transformation using AI compared to my experiences in Europe. A new benchmark report from Gallup has confirmed what many of us in technology leadership have long suspected: Europe’s lag in AI adoption isn’t a matter of insufficient capital – it’s a cultural challenge that runs deep.