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And trying to use plain language wherever I can
“Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.” ~ Charles Mingus
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Quantum Computing: A Few Things Every Business Leader Needs to Know
Quantum computers are no longer decades away. Technology advances are being made rapidly. Banks have already started using quantum computers. Drug firms are experimenting. Much of your encryption will eventually fail. Fewer than 5% of businesses have a plan. Here’s what leaders need to know, and do, now.
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You’re Not Impressing Anyone
Research from Princeton, the Nielsen Norman Group, and many governments all point the same way: simple writing makes you look smarter, not less. More than 80% of readers prefer plain language -and experts prefer it most. This post examines why, and what to do about it.
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Your ‘AI’ Probably Isn’t AI
Many companies mistake Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for AI, a confusion that risks future competitiveness. While RPA follows rigid scripts for repetitive tasks, true AI adapts to new data and makes independent judgments. Distinguishing between ‘agent-washed’ marketing and genuine reasoning capabilities is crucial for building a scalable business foundation.
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THE ETHICS ILLUSION
AI ethics has become a box-ticking exercise. Over 200 guidelines published worldwide, yet harms keep growing. Why? Principles without enforcement, ethics boards without power, and companies using ethical language to avoid real change. This analysis explains what’s broken and what business leaders must do differently.
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Stop Blaming People
The security–business divide isn’t a people problem, it’s a systems problem. Misaligned structures, incentives, and information create friction. Real progress comes from redesigning how organisations coordinate security and business decisions—building shared understanding, embedding security into strategy, and working as true partners rather than adversaries.
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The AI Boardroom Playbook – Approve Thoughtfully, Avoid Disaster
Boards can’t blame the algorithm when AI goes wrong. Courts want human accountability. This guide shows how to govern AI projects without killing innovation—fix accountability, make oversight real, and distinguish between recoverable mistakes and catastrophic failures.
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