Bridging the Gap: Transitional Tech and the Human Side of Innovation
Bridging the Gap: Transitional Tech and the Human Side of Innovation cdonaleski April 4, 2025 Articles Mind the Gap The first time I visited London, I was exhausted, jet-lagged, and slightly disoriented. After navigating Heathrow and hauling my luggage to the Tube station, I stepped onto my first tram. That’s when I heard it for […]
Execution vs. Strategy: The Balance That Shapes Success
It’s often said that execution is everything. From boardrooms to podcasts, the mantra is repeated with fervor: execution separates dreamers from doers, plans from results. And while this idea holds merit, it’s worth challenging the oversimplification that execution alone guarantees success. Execution is critical, but without the foundation of a well-crafted strategy, it can become […]
The People Factor: How to Align Talent and Technology in Digital Transformation
Technology Exists for People—But Are We Aligning Talent to Match? From AI and digital twins to XR (Extended Reality) and the latest mobile apps, technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace. But at its core, every innovation is built for people—to enhance experiences, improve efficiency, or solve complex problems. Yet, despite technology’s rapid evolution, many […]
AI Isn’t Thinking—It’s Just Showing Its Work
In high school, I had a habit of skipping steps in my geometry homework. I’d recognize the pattern, jump straight to the answer, and move on. My teachers weren’t impressed. More than once, I lost half the points on a test—not because my answer was wrong, but because I didn’t show my work. At the […]
All Management is Change Management: The Sustainability of Organizational Change
Businesses and leaders often get caught up in terminology—labels like “digital transformation,” “process improvement,” or “change management.” But at its core, all management is change management. It doesn’t matter what you call it; if you’re leading a business, you’re managing change. The problem arises when companies treat change management like a one-time solution rather than […]
You Can’t Automate Authenticity
Why Effort—Perceived or Real—Matters In an era where AI is rapidly advancing, businesses are being told they need to move faster to keep up. But in the rush to automate everything, we risk losing something fundamental: authenticity. And authenticity is rooted in effort—both the effort we see and the effort we don’t. The Illusion of […]
Innovation vs. Optimization: The True Cost of Progress
I remember when I went to see Top Gun: Maverick. From the first few seconds—when Danger Zone blared through the speakers and the familiar jets took off—I was locked in. The action, the cinematography, the nostalgia, and the sheer thrill of it made for an incredible experience. After the movie, my wife asked me, “Did […]
The Arena of Success: Balancing Strategy and Execution
It’s often said that execution is everything. From boardrooms to podcasts, the mantra is repeated with fervor: execution separates dreamers from doers, plans from results. And while this idea holds merit, it’s worth challenging the oversimplification that execution alone guarantees success. Execution is critical, but without the foundation of a well-crafted strategy, it can become […]
AI Without the Buzzwords: Practical Steps to Realizing ROI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most talked-about technologies of our time, promising to transform businesses, disrupt industries, and create entirely new markets. But here’s the problem: AI remains more hype than substance for many organizations. Leaders are drawn to buzzwords and big ideas but struggle to translate them into practical applications that […]
AI Unleashed: Preparing Your Organization for the Next Workforce Revolution
When AI Takes Over: Navigating the Workforce Revolution Artificial intelligence (AI) has been heralded as a transformative force, enhancing productivity and opening new avenues for innovation in recent years. However, the narrative that AI serves solely as an enhancement tool is not universally accurate. For many, AI represents a tangible threat to job security, signaling […]
