Why Data Governance Is Essential for AI

AI is moving fast. Regulation is catching up. And many organizations (like a client I’m working with now) are grappling with a deceptively simple question: How much data governance do we actually need to support AI? It’s a smart question. The reality is, without data governance, what I often think of as data enablement, AI … Continued

Why is Digital Engineering Essential for Competitive Advantage?

In an era of relentless technological progress, many organizations find themselves wrestling with the complexity of their software systems. According to an industry survey, 78% of technology leaders cite software complexity as a central obstacle to their organization’s growth. It’s in this environment that Digital Engineering has taken on a refreshed significance, bridging the gap … Continued

PMI & Agile Alliance Integration – What It Means for Agile Professionals

Although the official integration took place in December 2024, the joining of the Agile Alliance into the Project Management Institute (PMI) – now operating as the PMI Agile Alliance – continues to have a profound impact on the project delivery landscape. By combining Agile’s flexibility with PMI’s structured methodologies, this strategic shift presents both new … Continued

Navigating GenAI Ethics and Bias

The rapid rise of Generative AI (GenAI) has been nothing short of transformative, ushering in a new era of efficiency, innovation, and data-centric decision-making. However, this rapid adoption has also brought with it a host of ethical considerations and challenges, particularly around bias. Organizations now face the crucial task of balancing technological advancement with ethical … Continued

ChatGPT: The 1-year-old that changed the world

Can you believe it’s been over a year since ChatGPT burst onto the scene? The rise of ChatGPT has been nothing short of revolutionary. This AI-driven tool, fueled by massive language models, has transformed the way we communicate, create, and collaborate. From automating tasks to sparking creativity, ChatGPT’s impact on society is profound. As it … Continued

Enterprise Transformation is an Individual Sport

Achieving Agility Series: Article 2 of 12 This is the 2nd of 12 articles sharing my experience with successful, failed, partially successful, and successful for a while and then died…organizational transformations. See my opening article on Achieving Agility. Transformation to agility is not one journey. It’s one journey per person. It’s hundreds or thousands of … Continued

Combining Agile and Data Science for Customer Satisfaction

The importance of customer data control in driving Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a well-known fact. However, the real challenge lies in the implementation. In my experience, combining Agile Management and Data Science techniques is the key to success. The first step is to align simple fact-based charters with the senior leadership. This is crucial … Continued

Leadership Will Make or Break the Transformation

Achieving Agility Series: Article 1 of 12 This is the 1st in a series of 12 articles I’m writing to share my insights and experience with successful, failed, partially successful, and successful for a while and then died… organizational transformations. See my opening article on Achieving Agility. Leadership gut check 10 questions leaders can ask … Continued