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AI adoption in business: real examples, risks and lessons from UK leaders
AI: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Over the last six months, I have had the privilege of sitting down - virtually and in person - with leaders from across UK industries: energy, utilities, construction, law, manufacturing, media, education, and beyond. Not to sell anything. Not to run a workshop. Just to have an honest conversation about where they are with AI adoption and implementation.
What I heard was revealing. Not because everyone was doing extraordinary things with AI (some were, some weren't), but because the honesty in those conversations cut through the noise that dominates most AI discourse
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Why Most Companies Fail at Innovation (And How to Fix It)
Innovation is a buzzword that gets thrown around in boardrooms and strategy meetings, but for many companies, it remains just that—a word. Despite grand ambitions, most businesses struggle to execute meaningful innovation, and even fewer manage to sustain it over time. So why is it so difficult to get right? And more importantly, how can companies fix this problem?
To answer these questions, we need to look at real-world examples of innovation successes and failures. By understanding what works and what doesn’t, businesses can move beyond empty rhetoric and start building a culture where innovation thrives.