Ideas, reflections, and practical perspectives on emerging technology in business.
Innovation's pace can feel overwhelming. Understanding emerging technology shouldn't be. These are the conversations around strategy, productivity, governance, and creativity that are shaping how New Zealand organisations use what's new.
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Insights · 11 Apr 2026Why The Businesses That Succeed With AI Aren't The Ones That Saw It Coming
The trait that separates businesses thriving with AI from those still stalling isn't foresight - it's curiosity. Here's what nine years of the conversation taught me. In 2017, I gave a talk on artificial intelligence at a financial services conference.
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Insights · 07 Apr 2026The Lights Came On in 1882. The Factory Changed in 1920.
Two ways to get AI wrong: panic or dismiss it. Neither is a strategy. Here's an honest look at the timeline, and what smart organisations are doing right now.
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Insights · 28 Mar 2026The Noise Is Deafening
The AI news cycle is relentless — and business leaders are anxious, not lazy. Here's how to rise above the noise and ask the questions that actually matter for your business.
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Insights · 03 Mar 2026Where do you actually start with AI in your business?
Most leaders know AI matters but don't know where to begin. A plain-language guide to finding your starting point — without the jargon or overwhelm.
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Insights · 19 Feb 2026AI Governance For Boards: The Minimum Viable Oversight Model
Two questions every board should be able to answer about AI. A practical oversight model covering internal controls and market resilience — no 90-page policy required.
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Insights · 18 Feb 2026AI Risk to Business Model: A Structured Framework for Executive Teams
AI is reducing the cost of intelligence. Here's a structured framework for executive teams to assess what that means for your business model and margins.
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Insights · 27 Nov 2025I Hate the Word Strategy. But I Still Use It.
Strategy gets thrown around like everyone agrees what it means. Here's an honest look at why the word matters — and why most definitions miss the point.
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Insights · 09 Nov 2025How AI Is Reshaping Your Competitive Landscape
AI isn't just another technology trend — it's a structural shift. How to assess your competitive position when the rules are being rewritten around you.
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Insights · 14 Oct 2025AI Project, or Just a Fancy Spreadsheet? Knowing When to Build, Buy, or Wait
Everything is being called an AI project right now. Here's how to tell the difference between genuine strategic investment and expensive over-engineering.
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Insights · 15 Sept 2025Sun Tzu’s Art of AI: Winning Competitive Advantage Without Going to War
Organisations that succeed with AI prepare before they compete. How to build capability, clarity, and competitive confidence before the pressure hits.
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Insights · 08 Sept 2025Building AI Readiness: Turning Everyday Use Into Strategic Advantage
Your people are already experimenting with AI tools. Here's how to turn that early curiosity into structured, strategic capability across your organisation.
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