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According to a recent IDC forecast (as cited by Forbes), "global spending on AI is projected to more than double, reaching $632 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of 29%. For technology leaders, this isn’t just another wave of innovation, it marks a fundamental shift in how enterprises operate, compete, and create value." AI adoption is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. From just 20% in 2017, it has surged to 78% by 2024, and today, 86% of companies globally have allocated a portion of their R&D budgets to AI initiatives. Yet, despite this momentum, challenges persist. In October 2024, Boston Consulting Group reported that 74% of companies are struggling to scale AI and realize tangible business value. More recently, MIT published findings indicating that 95% of Generative AI pilots deliver zero ROI, suggesting that billions of dollars have been spent on experiments that never scale. While opinions on these findings vary, some of the underlying issues are clear. The gap often lies in leadership alignment, strategic clarity, policy frameworks, and workforce readiness. Even if these elements are in place, a critical question remains: Do you have a unified governance framework to measure benefits, monitor disruption, assess risk, and prevent loss? #Leadership #AIStrategy #Innovation #AIGovernance

The Human-AI Partnership: What Business Leaders Need to Know Now British businesses face a critical inflection point in human-AI collaboration. According to Workhuman, 42% of workers already use generative AI weekly in their workflows, yet McKinsey reports that 60% of UK organisations lack structured frameworks for managing these partnerships effectively. This implementation gap creates significant competitive disadvantages. Companies without strategic AI integration experience 31% lower productivity gains than early adopters. The cost isn't just operational—it's cultural, with talent retention suffering as employees grow frustrated by outdated processes while competitors forge ahead. The solution requires implementing formal human-AI frameworks that clearly delineate complementary strengths. Organizations that establish reciprocal learning models see 27% higher performance metrics through continuous improvement cycles between human judgment and AI analysis. How is your leadership team addressing the human-AI partnership paradigm? #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessStrategy #WorkplaceTransformation #DigitalLeadership #UKBusiness

Yesterday in our Chamber of Commerce group, we explored the evolving world of AI. We received valuable insights into how businesses can leverage AI tools and what the broader implications might be for our own operations. Thank you to Max McCoy of Lanex LLC for leading the discussion and helping us think strategically about the future. According to McKinsey’s 2025 report, AI could unlock $4.4 trillion in productivity, yet only 1% of companies are truly mature in deployment. The biggest barrier isn’t technology—it’s leadership readiness. While employees are eager to adopt AI, leaders must guide the transformation. The Ansay leadership team, led by Mike Ansay, is embracing this change and actively working to implement AI in ways that support our mission and improve how we serve clients. As highlighted in the recent article Ansay Embracing New Technology for Future Growth, innovation is reshaping how we grow—and AI is a key part of that evolution. #AI #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Innovation #CommercialInsurance #ChamberOfCommerce #LanexLLC #AnsayAssociates

Worth a read. Harvard Business Review’s latest research offers a sharp look at the growing gap between AI hype and real value creation. 374 S&P 500 companies mentioned AI on earnings calls last year, nearly 90% in glowing terms. Yet when pressed for specifics, most fell back on vague promises of “productivity gains.” Annual reports tell a clearer story: AI risks are detailed. Benefits are not. We’ve seen this pattern before. New technology arrives. Everyone talks transformation. Few deliver results. A survey of 300+ board directors found that most AI pilots fail to scale, employees underutilize tools, and projects rarely address how the business actually creates value. This isn’t a technology problem. It’s a leadership problem. Leaders who turn AI into competitive advantage do more than deploy tools. They rewire decision-making, structure, and culture to connect digital capability to operating discipline, customer value, and cash flow. AI investment doesn’t create advantage. Leadership execution does. #Leadership #ValueCreation #AIStrategy #ExecutiveLeadership #PrivateEquity

AI might be everywhere but some things are still best when they’re human. I was at the Gartner UK & Ireland Executive Summit this week. At the lunch break, I wandered into a nearby coffee shop with my conference name badge on. The barista carefully crafted a flat white with my name in the foam. As he passed it to me, he asked about the conference. I explained it was about AI. We chatted about whether AI could make a coffee with the same passion, attention and the ability to delight. AI is powerful but interactions like this remind me that technology works best when it enhances human connection, not replaces it. For leaders, the challenge isn’t choosing between human and AI, but designing cultures and systems where both come together to make something even better. #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #AI #TechnologyLeadership #Innovation #FutureOfWork #HumanCentredDesign #ExecutiveLeadership

fantastic article from Egon Zehnder and so glad that it finds organizations start embracing some insights that AI Community, including myself, has been highlighting for over a decade - AI success is not just purchase of best-in-class AI technology but application of such technology in combination with enterprise-wide, or even industry-wide, strategy into solving business goals It's a massive high-reward agenda which requires fundamentally different mindset, learnings and approach, with many organization yet to appreciate and embrace this

We’re excited to announce that Marvin Chang will be moderating the forum “Implementing AI: From Fear to Foundational Workflows” at the Housing Intelligence Expo.   Marvin brings a unique perspective, bridging academic insight from Duke University with real-world market leadership. He has also recently been named Chief Revenue Officer at GreenLyne, where he is helping shape the future of AI-enabled growth.   This forum will tackle one of the biggest challenges facing housing and finance leaders today: 💡Moving teams past fear and hesitation around AI adoption 💡Embedding AI into daily workflows for measurable ROI 💡Building governance and compliance structures that accelerate—not slow down—innovation 💡Turning pilots into repeatable, reliable processes   Why it matters: AI isn’t just about tools—it’s about culture, workflows, and leadership. Marvin will guide executives through the practical steps that transform AI from concept to competitive advantage.   Join us at the Housing Intelligence Expo to learn how to make AI foundational to the way your business operates.   #HousingIntelligenceExpo #AIAdoption #DigitalTransformation #WorkflowAutomation #AI #GreenLyne #Leadership #Innovation

The latest Russell Reynolds Global Leadership Monitor surfaces a growing paradox: while #GenAI is boosting productivity, 54% of leaders fear it’s quietly eroding their teams’ capacity for critical thinking. That’s not a reason to slow down on AI adoption. It’s a leadership call. Enter agentic leadership, an emerging framework that treats AI as a co-intelligence system that enhances how leaders frame problems, design decisions, and enable autonomy across teams. A simple but powerful habit to build that muscle. Before you prompt an AI, prompt yourself: ➡️ What decision am I trying to get smarter about? ➡️ What assumptions am I surfacing or testing? ➡️ Where should humans intervene, refine, or decide? When leaders start asking better questions, AI becomes a thinking partner. 👉 In my AI Agents Class (Nov 14) I’ll walk you through structured question-design templates you can deploy after class. DM me for details. #JeffEyet #TheBerkeleyInnovationGroup #AI #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #ChangeManagement #AIAgents #HCAI

Why do most AI initiatives fail? It’s not the technology—it’s the foundation. At the recent “Encuentro de Organizaciones Esbeltas” organized by CCMty, Eric Ellis presented John Kotter’s principles on “Foundations of Change” through the lens of Coty’s supply chain transformation. It struck me how perfectly they apply to AI adoption today. When Coty needed to modernize their supply chain, they didn’t just implement new tech. They built three foundations: 💡 Activate leadership – Leaders weren’t just sponsors; they were active champions with aligned strategic focus. 👥 Engage everyone – They created a culture where every person owned and contributed to new ways of working, not just the “innovation team.” 📈 Engineer proof points – They measured what mattered and showed tangible wins early. This is exactly what successful AI adoption requires. We’re facing more complexity, uncertainty, and speed than ever before. But Kotter’s principles remain timeless. AI won’t transform your company because it’s powerful. It will transform your company when your leaders are aligned, your people are engaged, and your proof points are undeniable. What foundation are you building first? #AIAdoption #ChangeManagement #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #OrganizationalChange #Innovation #AI #LeadershipDevelopment

Attending the AI Summit 2025 hosted by @IBPAP last September 23–24 was a strong reminder that while AI keeps innovating, people will always remain at the center of it all. The real challenge isn’t people vs. systems — it’s finding and developing people who can lead through technology. The future belongs to teams that can interpret innovation, adapt fast, and make smarter decisions powered by both data and empathy. At 260 Solutions, we see this every day — that success comes from empowering people to work with systems, not against them. Grateful for the insights shared by leaders like @Jack Madrid and @Jonathan de Luzuriaga during the summit. Exciting times ahead for the Philippine tech and innovation ecosystem. 💡How is your team preparing for this age of AI? #AISummit #IBPAP #AI #Innovation #Leadership #Upskilling #FutureOfWork #TechEcosystem #DigitalTransformation