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Regional AI Transformations Unveiled at MWC2026
SocialMar 12, 2026

Regional AI Transformations Unveiled at MWC2026

#AI at #MWC2026: How leaders are transforming, region by region. (McKinsey) #MWC26 #MWC #JVGpost https://t.co/q6azSptnUD https://t.co/gXtGMSqk67

By James Gingerich
Algorithmic Management Has Gone From Gig Platforms to Every Workflow
SocialMar 12, 2026

Algorithmic Management Has Gone From Gig Platforms to Every Workflow

#CIOChat Q1: Algorithmic management used to mean gig platforms scheduling IT contractors. Now it’s everywhere: Collaboration tools assigning work, ticketing systems routing tasks, AI copilots triaging requests. Where are algorithms already managing work in your org today? https://t.co/Vt7ZVWHoh5

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Chaos Reveals Opportunity: Optimize During Organizational Transitions
SocialMar 10, 2026

Chaos Reveals Opportunity: Optimize During Organizational Transitions

I've noticed something about the organizations that tend to bring me in for optimization and strategy work. They're almost always in some state of chaos. Restructures still working their way through the system. New leadership with new priorities. Strategic pivots that...

By Paul Boag
SAP App Cuts Cognitive Friction, Boosts NHL Decisions
SocialMar 10, 2026

SAP App Cuts Cognitive Friction, Boosts NHL Decisions

The biggest plays in #hockey don’t always happen on the ice. In the National Hockey League (@NHL), front offices make thousands of decisions involving contracts, trades, and salary cap strategy—often under intense time pressure. On the latest episode of the SAP Better...

By Tamara McCleary
Scale Exposes Weak Assumptions; Test Bets Early
SocialMar 10, 2026

Scale Exposes Weak Assumptions; Test Bets Early

Most strategies fail before execution. They fail when the bet is made. While in Paraguay preparing to speak on strategy, I reflected on a conversation with Brett Hickey of Star Mountain Capital about why scale exposes weak assumptions and how...

By Kaihan Krippendorff
Fix Funnels Now or Rebrand First? Choose Wisely
SocialMar 10, 2026

Fix Funnels Now or Rebrand First? Choose Wisely

I was in a discovery call this week with a large charity that's got two fundraising products in decline. Both showing appetite from users, but conversion rates are dropping. One product launched strong a few years back but has been falling...

By Paul Boag
Tech‑Agnostic Consulting Analyzes Entire Program in Real‑Time
SocialMar 10, 2026

Tech‑Agnostic Consulting Analyzes Entire Program in Real‑Time

We offer unique, tech-agnostic consulting across industries and platforms, capturing real-time data. Unlike specialized firms, we analyze the entire program, including operational aspects. #Consulting #AI #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/LWi1a9dS98

By Eric Kimberling
Agentic AI Success Stalls Without New Architecture
SocialMar 10, 2026

Agentic AI Success Stalls Without New Architecture

Why Agentic AI Demands a New Architecture “Bain's latest AI readiness survey finds that 80% of generative AI use cases met or exceeded expectations, yet only 23% of companies can tie initiatives to measurable revenue gains or cost reductions. The gap...

By Glen Gilmore
Turning Strategy Slides Into Real Decision Power
SocialMar 10, 2026

Turning Strategy Slides Into Real Decision Power

Companies often have strategy slides. But when real decisions happen, people still ask: “What does strategy mean here?” On March 17 at 10 AM ET I’m joining Adam Zales of Amplify to discuss how strategy leaders translate strategy into action. #Strategy #Innovation #Leadership #CorporateStrategy...

By Kaihan Krippendorff
Execs Praise AI, Employees Unprepared for Implementation Gap
SocialMar 9, 2026

Execs Praise AI, Employees Unprepared for Implementation Gap

Executives: AI is great, and will serve nicely as co-workers to humans. Workers: Okay, but please tell us how this will work. Accenture research finds a yawning gap between executives’ plans for AI, and employee readiness. via @forbes https://t.co/ryb4hnwrws

By Joe McKendrick
AI's Real Power Lies in Boosting Organizational Efficiency
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI's Real Power Lies in Boosting Organizational Efficiency

The "how does AI improve individual productivity" discussion is much less interesting than "how does AI improve organizational efficiency?" We have a lot of answers to the former, but it will always get eaten by the latter if we don't...

By Ethan Mollick
Map Work Before Tools: Stop Duplicating Processes
SocialMar 9, 2026

Map Work Before Tools: Stop Duplicating Processes

Buying more AI tools won’t fix broken workflows. Cisco found 75% of project management tasks are identical across departments. Most companies redesign in silos and duplicate the effort. Map the work first. Redesign second. Deploy tools third. https://t.co/n8xR4tuo7g

By Maribel Lopez
AI Eliminates Friction, Not Hard Work: Redesign Workflows
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI Eliminates Friction, Not Hard Work: Redesign Workflows

AI doesn’t replace hard work. It replaces: • friction • repetition • bad process design Tool lists don’t create leverage. Workflow redesign does. https://t.co/vA5qiq9PJH

By Giuliano Liguori
Prioritize Subtraction Over Addition in Education Reform
SocialMar 9, 2026

Prioritize Subtraction Over Addition in Education Reform

"No matter the decade you went to school, the time frame is about the same as it is today, but the demands keep increasing. That is an unsustainable model. Focus on subtracting before you even consider adding." 3 Things to Consider When...

By George Couros
Global Coaches Converge in Miami to Expand Strategies
SocialMar 7, 2026

Global Coaches Converge in Miami to Expand Strategies

Last week, 20 business coaches and strategists flew in from New Zealand, Australia, Vancouver, and Europe to meet in Miami. The goal: learn new ways to open strategic possibilities for our clients. If you do strategy work, join us next time. https://t.co/Lfav5nA7hV #BusinessCoaching #Strategy...

By Kaihan Krippendorff
Know When AI Delegation Helps Vs. Harms
SocialMar 7, 2026

Know When AI Delegation Helps Vs. Harms

Sometimes Delegating to AI Causes Damage. Sometimes It's Extremely Useful and Saves Time. But When Should You Use It, and When Shouldn't You? #ArtificialDecisions #MCC https://t.co/hgIwLXkh0v

By M.Camisani-Calzolari
Same Data, Different Roles Reveal Unique Pain Points
SocialMar 7, 2026

Same Data, Different Roles Reveal Unique Pain Points

"What pain points emerged this month?" Same question. Six answers depending on your role: investor, researcher, strategist, innovation lead. Same intelligence. Completely different lenses. The depth changes everything.

By Yves Mulkers
Private Data Becomes AI's New Gold Rush
SocialMar 7, 2026

Private Data Becomes AI's New Gold Rush

The AI Commodity Trap: Why Your Private Data is the New Gold Rush https://t.co/YPhUm65OcN via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesLeader #leadership #Marketing #ArtificialInteligence #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/KKtghDgXXJ

By Tim Hughes
Embrace AI’s Shifting Productivity Frontier, Don’t Wait
SocialMar 7, 2026

Embrace AI’s Shifting Productivity Frontier, Don’t Wait

Michael Porter's productivity frontier concept is playing out in real-time. We have 1-2 years where the frontier is getting pushed out by AI before it settles. We get to decide: wait for best practices to emerge, or engage in rebuilding?...

By Joel Gascoigne
Autonomy Through Visibility, Policy, and Auditable Overrides
SocialMar 7, 2026

Autonomy Through Visibility, Policy, and Auditable Overrides

Is this how to prepare for an agentic AI driven future? “Organizations that succeed in the agentic AI era will earn autonomy through visibility, clear policy boundaries and the ability to audit and override decisions when necessary.” https://t.co/dTtFlFp2Cy #AIGovernance #AIAgents

By Glen Gilmore
AI Agents Will Outscale Humans as Top Software Users
SocialMar 7, 2026

AI Agents Will Outscale Humans as Top Software Users

AI agents will soon be the biggest users of software in the world. And hardware as well. Why? They scale. Humans don’t.

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Half the CAC, Double the Market Share
SocialMar 7, 2026

Half the CAC, Double the Market Share

Two identical companies. One difference: Your CAC = $1 My CAC = $2 We both spend $2 on marketing. You acquire 2 customers. I acquire 1. Over time, you dominate the market. CAC isn’t just a metric. It’s a strategic advantage. #CAC #CustomerAcquisition #BusinessStrategy #GrowthStrategy #Marketing

By Kaihan Krippendorff
Future-Proof Cloud Costs: Strategies for a Volatile Decade
SocialMar 6, 2026

Future-Proof Cloud Costs: Strategies for a Volatile Decade

Cloud cost management strategies for upcoming volatile decade. < My comments within... https://t.co/Zpgqt1oMun #CIO #CostManagement #TBM #FinOps #Cloud

By Tim Crawford
AI Fear Porn Overblown; Try Firing All White‑Collar Workers
SocialMar 6, 2026

AI Fear Porn Overblown; Try Firing All White‑Collar Workers

Anybody else tired of all the fear porn about AI emanating from some industry leaders? How about: "Okay, you axe all your professional or white-collar employees (accountants, marketers, lawyers) over the next 18 mos. We'll check back then to see...

By Joe McKendrick
Strategic Launches & Seamless Project Management Drive Client Success
SocialMar 6, 2026

Strategic Launches & Seamless Project Management Drive Client Success

Things we’ve been up to (and feel proud of): — Helping @cbmeditates bring his new offering Tantric Rebirth into the world. — Strategizing and setting up all the things for @thehotgirlcfo and her new baddie offer FinSalon. — Managing multiple...

By Savannah (Operations Manager + Consultant)
Okta Positions Identity as Agentic Entry Point
SocialMar 6, 2026

Okta Positions Identity as Agentic Entry Point

Q4 FY 2026 Earnings for @Okta Highlight Agentic Identity Positioning https://t.co/oqESh3att1 My take on how a top enterprise identify firm will try to flip the category into a major agentic entry point.

By Dion Hinchcliffe
War Directly Hits Middle East Public Cloud Infrastructure
SocialMar 6, 2026

War Directly Hits Middle East Public Cloud Infrastructure

1/ It’s a watershed moment for enterprise IT. For the 1st time, we’re seeing major public cloud infra in the Middle East physically damaged by war, not just cyberattacks or power events. Two AWS data centers in the UAE were directly struck...

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Let AI Handle the Mundane, You Own the Strategy
SocialMar 6, 2026

Let AI Handle the Mundane, You Own the Strategy

I was talking with Orlando Oliveira about AI and where it fits into design work. I've been using a simple framework to decide what to delegate to AI and what to keep for myself. Mundane thinking versus strategic thinking. Mundane thinking is...

By Paul Boag
Build the Right Operational Foundation, Not Just Harder Work
SocialMar 6, 2026

Build the Right Operational Foundation, Not Just Harder Work

Sometimes the breakthrough doesn’t come from working harder, it comes from building the right operational foundation.

By Teecee (Ops consultant)
Show Clients Your Problem‑Solving Method to Align
SocialMar 6, 2026

Show Clients Your Problem‑Solving Method to Align

How will your clients know they have the same problem solving approach as you? You show them yours @TBorreson11 https://t.co/TLj9GWzHCh #personalbranding #networking #community #digitaltransformation #digitalmarketing #digitalselling #socialselling #belonging #culture https://t.co/6xqHhZ71Jl

By Tim Hughes
AI‑Powered Personas Bring User Research to Everyone
SocialMar 6, 2026

AI‑Powered Personas Bring User Research to Everyone

A client asked me about democratizing UX research when you're a team of one. They wanted other people across the organization to be able to tap into user insights without needing them to run every query. I suggested something I've been...

By Paul Boag
Most AI Failures Stem From Data Quality, Budget Unknown
SocialMar 6, 2026

Most AI Failures Stem From Data Quality, Budget Unknown

Question for your next meeting: "If 95% of AI projects fail before production, and the reason is data quality, what percentage of our AI budget goes to data quality and governance?" The follow-up that makes it uncomfortable: "How confident are we that...

By Yves Mulkers
Middle Management: The Hidden Glue Companies Lose
SocialMar 6, 2026

Middle Management: The Hidden Glue Companies Lose

#TimTalk - Many organisations “lean out” by removing middle layers. What is the cost to a company when they remove this “middle” glue? with Gary Cookson https://t.co/fW8twRPAgo via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesLeader #Leadership #Culture #Management #HumanResources #HR

By Tim Hughes
Enterprise AI Demands Complex, Strategic Content
SocialMar 6, 2026

Enterprise AI Demands Complex, Strategic Content

Moving Beyond “Simple” Content: The Reality of Enterprise AI by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/xoVl3qVnAP @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #Leadership #ArtificialInteligence #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews

By Tim Hughes
Accountability Shifts to Decision Rights in AI Agents
SocialMar 6, 2026

Accountability Shifts to Decision Rights in AI Agents

Who’s Accountable when AI Agents Act “Agency isn’t a feature—it’s a transfer of decision rights,” says McKinsey Partner Rich Isenberg. “The question shifts from ‘Is the model accurate?’ to ‘Who’s accountable when the system acts?’” https://t.co/Lgqcxr3zq4 @McKinsey #AIGovernance

By Glen Gilmore
Automation Threatens Jobs in Oil and Gas
SocialMar 5, 2026

Automation Threatens Jobs in Oil and Gas

#WhosNext? Oil and gas workers? #Automation means the industry doesn't employ as many people as it used to. #AV #Robotics #RPA https://t.co/7icqDY8Mvf

By James Gingerich
Target Underserved Customers and Tailwinds for True Success
SocialMar 5, 2026

Target Underserved Customers and Tailwinds for True Success

You can have a great product, team, plan, and pricing. But if you’re pursuing the wrong opportunity, none of it matters. Two questions define a great opportunity: Are there valuable underserved customers? Is there a tailwind? Strategy starts there. #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #StartupStrategy #Innovation #LeadershipDevelopment

By Kaihan Krippendorff
AI Productivity Gains Finally Appear in Macro Data
SocialMar 5, 2026

AI Productivity Gains Finally Appear in Macro Data

Alex has been tracking the evidence on whether AI is showing up in the productivity stats. Seems like that may have actually started.

By Ethan Mollick
Switch to Airtable Forms, Ditch Client Spreadsheet Hassle
SocialMar 5, 2026

Switch to Airtable Forms, Ditch Client Spreadsheet Hassle

Having your coaching clients fill out spreadsheets in Google Sheets is wild when airtable exists where they can submit a form and we deal with the formula in the back end

By Zhara (Fractional COO)
AI Shifts to Ops, Budgets Rotate, Constraints Move Beyond Tech
SocialMar 5, 2026

AI Shifts to Ops, Budgets Rotate, Constraints Move Beyond Tech

📊⚡️The enterprise technology agenda just shifted again in a very fast-paced market: My latest @TheFuturumGroup 1H 2026 CIO & Tech Buyers Global Enterprise Decision Maker Survey reveals a set of structural changes happening inside enterprises right now. Across three quarterly waves of...

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Agentic AI Triggers 2026 CIO Platform Reset
SocialMar 5, 2026

Agentic AI Triggers 2026 CIO Platform Reset

My latest research: The Great CIO Platform Reset: Why Agentic AI Is Forcing a 2026 Reckoning | @TheFuturumGroup https://t.co/5nUzVNyJb8 https://t.co/mo0N1ROE2a

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Target Allocates $2B to AI, Signaling Strategic Priority
SocialMar 5, 2026

Target Allocates $2B to AI, Signaling Strategic Priority

Target fuels AI in $2B spending plan | @CIOdive https://t.co/bz9LR1PLOB More evidence that companies view AI as absolutely strategic to their future growth.

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Modern CIOs Prioritize Transparency Over Control to Build Trust
SocialMar 5, 2026

Modern CIOs Prioritize Transparency Over Control to Build Trust

#CIOChat Q4: Endgame: Modern CIOs are shifting from control to credibility: Transparency, shared roadmaps, product operating models, and visible tradeoffs. What current or new practices are working for you to build durable trust between IT and the business today? https://t.co/pO7J5Oaktf

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Align Stakeholders with Governance Amid Competing Priorities
SocialMar 5, 2026

Align Stakeholders with Governance Amid Competing Priorities

#CIOChat Q2: Realities force tradeoffs. Product teams, business units, and leadership all expect priority. What governance, transparency, or portfolio practices have helped you keep stakeholders aligned when “everything” can’t be top priority? https://t.co/4w0YiIJOHF

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Trust Gaps Emerge When Stakeholders Feel Ignored
SocialMar 5, 2026

Trust Gaps Emerge When Stakeholders Feel Ignored

#CIOChat Q1: Trust is the invisible operating system of IT. When stakeholders feel ignored, often due to massive backlogs and the reality that not every request can match their priority, where does the trust gap typically begin in your org?...

By Dion Hinchcliffe
AI's Rapid Gains Silence Skeptics, Reveal Overperformance Risk
SocialMar 5, 2026

AI's Rapid Gains Silence Skeptics, Reveal Overperformance Risk

The rapid advancement in models and agentic tools in the past 30 days has silenced most AI bubble bears. The pace of spending is being matched by performance and productivity improvement showing the structural risk is not AI lacking value...

By Daniel Newman
States Pilot Agentic AI to Revolutionize Government Services
SocialMar 5, 2026

States Pilot Agentic AI to Revolutionize Government Services

A report from the National Association of State CIOs outlines how states are beginning to explore ways to use agentic AI across state agencies in ways that could transform how government work gets done and how citizens interact with government. https://t.co/6cNwEmicvl...

By Glen Gilmore
Digital Features Aren’t Transformation; Culture and Process Matter
SocialMar 5, 2026

Digital Features Aren’t Transformation; Culture and Process Matter

The industry has confused adding digital features with true transformation. Having a mobile app and digital account opening doesn’t make you digitally mature. Real transformation changes culture, processes, and mindset. Download the free report now: https://t.co/gNGFxphUMy https://t.co/bz0SeOWTSW

By Jim Marous
No Fixed Start: Toggle Choices Until Five Align
SocialMar 5, 2026

No Fixed Start: Toggle Choices Until Five Align

Zach, I really appreciate the effort and the thinking you have done. But I am afraid I don't agree with the prescription. For starters, I don't argue that you should start at the upper left and go down. It is...

By Roger L. Martin