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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As a CTO, you’re often the torchbearer for innovation within your organization. You see opportunities for leveraging technology to drive business forward, increase efficiencies, or unlock new revenue streams. But to bring a new software project to life, you need more than just a compelling vision—you need buy-in from key decision-makers. Convincing the CEO, CFO, or the entire executive team that a new software project is worth the investment can be challenging. Here’s some advice to help you navigate this process smoothly.
Before you can convince anyone of the merits of your new software project,
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