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Beyond Tools and Automation: The Real Foundations of AI Success
Most organisations approaching AI adoption start with the wrong questions. They ask which models to use, which processes to automate,...

Barry Thomas
Aug 4, 20258 min read


Is Your AI Investment Building on Quicksand?
Have you been underwhelmed by AI in your business? Perhaps your AI systems produce responses that sound impressive but miss the mark....

Barry Thomas
Jul 28, 20255 min read


The AI Panopticon: Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should
AI meeting assistants like Granola.ai present a clear trade-off that organisations need to understand. The productivity benefits are...

Barry Thomas
Jun 20, 20254 min read


From Wall Hangings to Working Principles: How AI Can Finally Make Purpose, Vision and Values Operational
Most organisations have them: carefully crafted statements of Purpose, Vision and Values (PVV), often born from expensive offsites and...

Barry Thomas
Jun 10, 20254 min read


Why you need a (human) AI mentor
The irony is evident to senior leaders everywhere: the AI-driven future is rushing upon us like a proverbial freight train, yet few of us...

Barry Thomas
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Give Your Business a Brain
Clients often ask me, "Where do I start with AI?" Many have experimented or run pilots, only to find the results underwhelming. Despite...

Barry Thomas
May 16, 20252 min read


Is AI About To Replace The UI?
A few recent experiences have me wondering if we’re on an unexpectedly rapid path towards a profound shift in how we interact with...

Barry Thomas
Apr 1, 20253 min read


The Silent Killer of AI Initiatives: Unvoiced Resistance
While helping organisations implement AI systems we've encountered numerous obstacles. Technical challenges, budget constraints, and data...

Barry Thomas
Mar 24, 20253 min read


Unlocking AI Success: Why Document Management Should Be Your First Priority
As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and customer experiences, they often...

Barry Thomas
Mar 20, 20253 min read


If Consulting Is Dead, Why Did We Start a New Consulting Firm?
In an age where advanced AI tools can crunch data, generate insights, and even offer strategic advice at minimal cost...

Barry Thomas
Mar 1, 20253 min read


Case Study: Accelerating Vendor Assessment with AI
Background I recently undertook a high-stakes project for a small Australian regional bank: managing the selection of a new core banking...

Barry Thomas
Feb 14, 20253 min read


Case Study: Insights from a Fast-Growing Engineering Firm
Rapid growth is exhilarating but often chaotic. For a civil engineering and construction firm undergoing rapid expansion, effectively...

Barry Thomas
Feb 14, 20253 min read
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