It seems like in the last 3 years, AI has come out of nowhere and has taken over the world. Let me tell you something that might surprise you. You've been using AI for years. Maybe even decades. And you probably didn't even know it. When people hear "AI" today, they think of ChatGPT. Or [...]
How to turn Europe's landmark AI regulation from compliance burden into competitive advantage The EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act came into force in February 2025, and from 2nd August 2025 all companies developing or using AI in their business (even if it is as simple as their staff using ChatGPT) are required by law to [...]
There's a question I get in every conversation about AI and project management, whether they're trying to lead innovation teams or deliver traditional, multi-year, multi-million dollar projects. Usually it comes at the end, when people think the formal discussion is over. Sometimes it's asked directly. More often, it's hidden behind other questions about "team adoption" [...]
Few musical performances capture the essence of pure creative expression like Keith Jarrett's legendary "The Köln Concert." Recorded on January 24, 1975, in the Cologne Opera House, this completely improvised solo piano performance has become the best-selling piano recording in history and one of the most celebrated jazz albums of all time. Keith Jarrett, already [...]
Picture this: Google's CEO Sundar Pichai is spending his free time "vibe coding," essentially chatting with AI to build webpages without writing a single line of code himself. He's not alone. Millions of innovators are now using tools like Cursor, Replit, and Lovable to transform their ideas into functioning applications at unprecedented speed. But here's [...]
I have spent the last few days thinking a lot about a paradox. ISO 56001. For those of you who do not know, it is the new standard for Innovation Management Systems from the International Organisation for Standardisation, released in 2024 after many years in development. Its aim is to help create a common set [...]
Ever wonder why that brilliant engineer suddenly seems lost as a manager? Or why your organization's innovation team that once sparked with creativity now drowns in processes and reports? You might be witnessing the Peter Principle in action, and it could be quietly sabotaging your most promising talent and innovative initiatives. What Is the Peter [...]
In today’s fast-paced environment, innovation leaders are harnessing the power of AI to speed up tasks, automate processes, and enhance creative output. I asked 7 innovation experts on how they are using AI, the tools they use most frequently, and the tasks they still prefer to do manually (with good reason). Nick Skillicornwww.improvides.com Everyday Tasks [...]
Why is it that some people and companies so quickly enhance their productivity and speed with new A.I. tools, while others do not even know there is more than just ChatGPT? It is because not everyone is at the same maturity level when it comes to using A.I. There are in fact 7 levels of [...]
I keep telling clients: just because a new AI tool is exciting, DO NOT GIVE IT ACCESS TO YOUR COMPANY DATA without proper due diligence. In the fast-paced world of business technology, AI tools promise efficiency and innovation. However, as a program management and AI specialist, I've witnessed a concerning trend: organizations hastily implementing AI [...]
