Control‑obsessed Consultants Inflate Budgets, Waste Millions
Consultants and system integrators often resist change due to a desire for control and ownership. This self-serving approach inflates project budgets, consuming millions that could be better allocated to other critical success factors. #ProjectManagement #Consulting #Budgeting https://t.co/y3FruodbiA
Consulting Bias From Vendor Commissions Threatens Long‑term Viability
Consulting firms often recommend solutions based on vendor incentives or commissions, not client needs. This bias is unsustainable and will likely harm large firms long-term. True independence is key. #Consulting #BusinessEthics https://t.co/iVn0Uo4Hs1
AI Turns Knowledge Into Scalable Revenue Engine
My take: Enterprise knowledge will soon stop being a “soft asset.” AI is turning decades of tacit expertise, playbooks, and tribal know-how into owned, highly operational capital. 📈 When companies combine that with real business model redesign, with new decision rights, strong...
AI Accelerates CIO Demands: Balance Innovation and Team Well‑Being
#CIOChat Q3: AI transformation is considerably “accelerating” expectations on IT leaders, shall we say. AI appears to make things go at lightspeed. How can CIOs pursue innovation and growth while protecting the health and resilience of their teams, and themselves? https://t.co/ddMdfyFo5T
Growth Alone Won’t Free You Without Systems
A lot of clients come to me and say their business is growing but something still feels off. They still spend so much time in every aspect of their business and feel like they can never step away, which is...
True AI Transformation Reshapes Competition, Not Just Automation
Many execs claim digital transformation when they've only automated tasks with AI. Transformation is when AI changes how you compete and deliver value. #AI #CIO https://t.co/vUAeACa9wo
Tech Flywheel Favours Vendors and Consultants Over Clients
Technology's 'machine' has 3 parts: the client buying solutions, the software vendors providing them, and the consultants connecting them. This setup creates a 'flywheel' that often benefits vendors and consultants more than the client. #TechIndustry #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/m4YEtByqSx
Conflict of Interest Inspires Independent, Tech‑Agnostic ERP Firm
A consultant felt conflicted, knowing their firm was incentivized to recommend SAP regardless of objective evaluation. This conflict sparked the idea for an independent, tech-agnostic ERP consulting firm. #Consulting #SAP #Ethics https://t.co/HJMmwy0znT
AI Automates Models; Humans Still Win Negotiations
Negotiation up 300%. Financial Modeling up 300%. Not AI tools. The skills everyone said AI would replace. AI builds the model now. What it can't do: sit across from a skeptical CFO and hold the line. The premium is shifting. To the humans...
Live Leadership Recordings Outvalue Hundreds of PDFs
Rich Data vs. Fuzzy Fluff: Why a two-hour recording of your leadership team is worth more than a thousand corporate PDFs https://t.co/XXeM0d9BTe via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech #TechNews #AgenticAI #AIAgents #AI https://t.co/FAgIygAC2f
Adding AI Over Weak Core Tech Drives DT Failures
Companies are struggling with basic tech like cloud solutions and accounting software, yet many are adding AI on top. This complexity is a major reason why digital transformation projects are failing at an unprecedented rate. #DigitalTransformation #AI #ProjectFailure https://t.co/V6WQ1nnCYe
Operations: Build a Business That Runs Without You
Most people assume operations work is about systems, tools, or task management. But really it’s about creating a business that no longer depends on you to keep everything moving. That’s what I build with my clients. 🩵
Mid‑size Firms Reject Costly, Oversized Consulting Models
Mid-size companies are realizing big consulting firms don't offer cost-effective solutions. Staffing large projects for smaller clients, similar to Fortune 500s, adds no real value and is an outdated model clients are now spotting. #Consulting #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/bNQetvZEJi
Consulting Firms' Software Bias Pushes Suboptimal Solutions
Big consulting firms have a major fault: their software biases. This hasn't changed in 25 years. They push specific solutions, regardless of what's best. #Consulting #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/4jb7WvtJHA
Effective Change Management Requires Experienced Independent Consultants
Don't underestimate change management – it's crucial for project success. Demand experienced consultants and don't be afraid to find resources outside your primary vendor if needed. Your project's success depends on the right people. #ProjectManagement #Consulting https://t.co/8VfUwEZJti
AI Demands Full Transformation, Not Just Pilot Projects
AI is reshaping business models and workflows, but most orgs are nowhere near true digital transformation yet. Leaders need more than pilots and copilots. #AI #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/vUAeACa9wo
Operational Maturity: Clarity, Ownership, Structure over More Tools
Operational maturity isn’t about having more systems. It’s about having the right level of clarity, ownership, and structure to support the business you’re building.
CIOs Must Optimize, Not Just Cut Consulting Costs
Consulting firms are incentivized to bill as many people as possible, but your job as CIO is to optimize costs, not just minimize them. Ensure you're making the best use of tech consultant resources. #Consulting #CIO #CostOptimization https://t.co/nEaQq050YV
Accepting Platform Lock‑In Can Be a Strategic Bet
I was working with a client this week who was wrestling with a decision I see a lot of teams avoid confronting honestly: whether to build on a third-party platform and accept the lock-in, or build something more flexible that...
Hybrid Innovation Fuels Continuous Improvement Over Perfect Plans
Too many institutions wait for perfect transformation plans. The reality is progress comes from continuous improvement. In this episode, I explain why hybrid innovation is the key to moving forward. Watch the full video: https://t.co/3EzvLwQdvE https://t.co/B7xXQ0O58C
AI Transformation Needs Builders, Not More Consultants
This meme is funny because it exposes something real. A surprising number of companies say they want to become AI-first. Then they hire more consultants. More slides. More workshops. More people discussing transformation while very few are actually building it. That might have made sense before. It...
Consultants Charged Clients for Unproductive “Dead Time”
Big consulting firms once billed clients for 'dead time' because consultants were incentivized to maximize billable hours, even when not adding value. This inherent conflict prioritizes firm profits over client interests. #Consulting #BusinessEthics https://t.co/OKzAun3B4l
Scenario Planning Shields Reputation Amid Organizational Change
Protecting your reputation from risks during organizational change - @SmartBrief https://t.co/jOSZtT4Y14 Scenario planning is a strategic exercise that must be part of ensuring an organization is ready when a crisis strikes. #leadership #change #changemanagement #risk https://t.co/rNLV0xXFRe
Consultants' Arrogance Masks Inefficiencies, Costs Clients
Big consulting firms often have an arrogance and superiority complex, leading to a lack of transparency with clients. They may hide inefficiencies and mistakes, leaving organizations to pay the price when projects go off track. #Consulting #Business #ProjectManagement https://t.co/hRuUj4tOWw
Turn HR & Payroll Into Performance Engines
#TimTalk – Transforming HR and Payroll from a cost centre to a performance engine with Simon Noble https://t.co/VaBE1Zp55e via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Payroll #HR #HumanResources #Leadership #Strategy #HRTech #FutureofWork #EmployeeEngagement #WorkPlace #Culture
HPE’s Hesitation Turns Innovator Into Cloud Imitator
The High Cost of Hesitation: HPE’s Long Walk to a Crowded Cloud ..how did a once innovator become an immitator? https://t.co/lRZSHr39wC
Only 10% of CEO-Led Transformations Achieve Success
60% of CEO-led business transformations fail. Our research shows only 10% of companies achieve digital transformation success. Counterintuitive, as new tech should improve processes, but many still fall short. #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/qjO3jfdZ3d
Oracle's Layoffs Fund AI, Highlighting Moat versus Rent
Oracle cut 30,000 jobs to fund AI data centers. That's not a tech layoff. That's capital reallocation made visible. The question: are you building the system of record, or building on top of someone else's? One of those is a moat. The other...
My Strategies Endure: Clients Thrive Years Later
Seeing my clients continue to implement strategies I helped them build YEARS after we’ve worked together. My work is lasting, and that may be my biggest flex. 🤌🏼
Big‑4 Consultancies Delivering Thin, Harmful Advice to Universities
’Sounds like mgmt. consultancies—esp. the Big 4—are shortchanging universities in the UK & elsewhere. “The advice from these [firms] is always the same. What results is boring, banal & gossamer-thin at best—at worst positively harmful.” Via @gsoh31 @FT https://t.co/0YJw0Je09J
Operationalize AI: From Pilot to Organizational Core
AI is no longer a side project. It’s becoming the operating system of modern organizations ⚡ But most companies are still stuck between pilots and real impact. Here’s an updated framework to build a truly AI-driven organization: 🎯 1. Set...
AI Agents Now Power Real Operations, Not Experiments
Predictive maintenance isn't a pilot project anymore. AI agents are moving into actual operational workflows. Automating decisions, not just recommending them. The organizations still treating AI as an experiment are getting lapped. Are you running or watching?
India Must Act Fast to Reduce China Dependence
I had the honour to speak at the @News9Tweets Network's What India Thinks Today Summit 2026, alongside leaders shaping India's future, including the 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫. India is at a defining moment. The conversations at the summit reflected both the...
Automation Fuels Surge in Critical Thinking Demand
Everyone is automating thinking. Demand for critical thinking just spiked 200%. Expert consultations up nearly 10x. The gear got better. The crowd got more demanding. Automate the retrieval. Protect the reasoning. https://t.co/Fzq1sOae3T
Turn Failure Into Data, Not Just Noise
Failure Is Data - If You Know How to Use It Failure is often framed as a cultural issue, something to normalise, embrace, or “learn from.” That framing is incomplete. The real issue is not whether failure happens. It is whether it...
Senior Leaders Struggle Most With AI Adoption
Where Senior Leaders Are Struggling with #AI Adoption, According to Research. (Harvard Business Review) #JVGpost https://t.co/3a8mBOXddQ https://t.co/5NA9hzk7jK
From Cost Center to Growth Engine: Mindset Shift Required
#CIOChat Q1: For decades IT was framed solely as a cost center focused on efficiency and uptime. Now AI, data, and digital products can + must drive revenue directly. What psychological (or other) shift has to happen in your org before...
AI Enhances Consulting, Yet Human Insight Persists
What's #AI Going To Do To Consulting? The Human Element Remains Irreplaceable by Annette Klososky @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/rIWl1iVIge #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/MXACBFA2sZ
Consulting Firms Must Choose Innovation or Face Extinction
It is a really interesting time for the large consulting houses. I think they will define their own fates. If they react defensively, they will be gone. If they react creatively, they will have a chance. It is more in...
AI‑First Requires Bold Vision, Not Business‑as‑Usual
“We’re not being bold enough. We’re not being visionary enough, and we are falling into the habits that we have had during every technological revolution, to fit it into the box of business as usual,” https://briansolis.com/2026/04/beyond-digital-transformation-the-ai-first-business-revolution/
Five Critical Factors for Successful AI Adoption
234 - 5 Things to Watch When You Bring AI Into a Company #ArtificialDecisions #MCC https://t.co/zeAmTBPgIK
CEOs Navigate AI Disruption with Strategic Adaptation
CEO themes and insights how does a CEO respond to AI business disruption? by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/LanW9VTJdY @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #MarketingStrategy https://t.co/30pgUZoM28
No Change Management = Project Failure and Employee Resistance
A complete lack of change management doomed this project. Generic emails and training aren't enough. Without stakeholder engagement and tailored support, employees were unprepared and confused, leading to resistance. #ChangeManagement #ProjectFailure https://t.co/1iL9DIm3O5
Turn Profit Into Cash: Fix Structure, Taxes, Finances
Today I fixed a business that was making money… but still broke. Here’s what I found: • No separation of finances • Wrong business structure • Overpaying in taxes After ONE session: ✔️ Clear structure ✔️ Tax savings plan ✔️ Profit strategy This is what a I do‼️ Y...
AI Reveals Leaders Mistaking Adoption for Reinvention
AI is exposing which leaders are still confusing adoption with reinvention. I joined Geoff Nielson on Digital Disruption to talk about AI maturity, workflow redesign, leadership, and why AI is ultimately a test of vision. If your strategy ends with efficiency and...
People Buy Outcomes, Not Products: Drive Human Flourishing
Customers never buy your offering for your offering. They buy it to: • reduce stress • feel in control • grow • become who they want to become The question isn’t “What industry are we in?” It’s: Which part of human flourishing do we help move forward? #Outthinker...
China’s 90% Model: Blueprint for Global Market Domination
My new book, China's 90% Model, launched on 17th March. I want to share why I wrote it and why I believe leadership teams should read it together. For sixty years I have advised Fortune 500 CEOs and boards across the globe....
AI Pilots Fail because Organizations Can't Manage Change
83% of AI pilots never reach production. The cause isn't the technology. It's change management. Companies are spending billions on AI they can't absorb. The bottleneck isn't the model. It's the organization. https://t.co/QPQ5zoNlpb
Ignoring Change Signals Sets Up Failure Before Starting
“Being blind to the need for change can sometimes mean that failure is already predetermined if and when an organization does subsequently embark on a change program.” 🔎 https://t.co/TR9SgSUXwm #changemanagement #organizationalchange #businesstransformation https://t.co/EkCslC2SAD
Use AI for Drafts, but Own the Final Output
There’s a question I’ve been mulling for a while now, and I think it’s time to write it down: when is it okay to use generative AI in a given business context, and when does it cross a line? I’ll...