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The hidden reasons you’re not getting AI ROI

The hidden reasons you’re not getting AI ROI
If you’ve been thinking “I’m doing everything I’m supposed to, why is my AI deployment falling flat?” We have answers. TL;DR - you might be doing the right things, but only halfway.

Most leaders are thinking about AI all wrong
2026 is 60 short days away, so here’s the wake up call you need: you’re still thinking about AI through the lens of software, and the survival of your company depends on you shifting that mindset.

Can you build a team of just AI tools?
The same question has persisted all year: Can you reduce headcount by just using AI tools? Google’s Amit Rawal is trialing a largely AI-based team, and here are his lessons.

How to redesign roles with AI
Augmenting workflows is just the beginning of working with AI. To unlock huge time savings and strategy opportunities, eventually you need to rethink those processes altogether.

Losing Our Minds To AI
Let’s have the hard conversation: Yes, AI reliance will atrophy your brain. But knowing that ahead of time can help you get ahead of it – before it impacts your job.

Ex-OpenAI exec: Leaders lack AI conviction
ICs get a lot of the blame for stalling or failing AI deployments. But former OpenAI executive, Zack Kass, says they could very well be the scapegoats for scrambling leadership.

Why shadow AI is probably happening in your company
We surveyed over 5,000 knowledge workers in the second half of 2024 on AI knowledge, skill, and usage. One of the most troubling takeaways: AI use is happening, whether your company sanctions it or not, and the implications are huge.

Why most organizations aren’t ready to deploy AI
In September, we re-ran our AI Proficiency Survey to over 5,000 knowledge workers across the US, UK, and Canada. Our biggest takeaway: The knowledge workforce is vastly unprepared for an AI-augmented future.





