January 2026 feels like a time to make sure we’re all clear on the language we’re using around AI. AI is no longer experimental, subsidised, or safely abstract. We have started to embed it in real workflows, make real decisions about use cases, and allocate real budgets. And yet, most People Leaders still use Predictive AI and Generative AI as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. That confusion was survivable in 2025.It becomes risky in 2026. Because Predictive and Gen

Most teams still treat prompting as “ typing with better outcomes .”That was harmless when GenAI was a novelty.It becomes very expensive in 2026. Because prompting isn’t a writing habit. It ’s a capability .And in 2026, capability becomes a cost driver. The shift isn’t philosophical.It ’s economic, and it’s already moving faster than most leadership teams realise. Economic Shift The first wave of AI adoption was subsidised. Flat of fixed subscriptions. Unlimited usage ( kind

Most organisations are sprinting into AI adoption based on the AI-hype narrative. That leads to a flurry of experimentation without purpose, testing without clear success metrics, and all of it happening in silos that limit communication of outcomes. It looks productive. It feels progressive. In reality, it’s neither. Because AI isn’t failing due to lack of effort. It’s failing because no one’s translating what’s actually happening. Teams are building vertical capability with

I posted about AI literacy versus AI Hacks this morning. Like all posts, they are the tip of the iceberg, there is always more to be said, shared and explored. What I shared was based on how I currently understand these concepts. It’s rooted in my own use of GenAI tools, and also in the many conversations I’ve had with peers who are experimenting in different ways. Definitions: Literacy vs Hacks Let me define how I see it: AI literacy is the longer road. It’s about choosing

As a Founder of a bootstrapped or scaling startup, you’ve got a s**t ton on your plate. Meetings, actions, chaos. In the middle of it all, it’s easy to hide from what matters most with the phrase: “ I’m too busy for that today ” or some variation of this - add your own expletives . Basically, you’re running away from a problem today, because you can and because it’s easy . You know what I mean - the conversation about finances or funding, the decision about a new tool or sy

Ouch! That stung… My first memory of teamwork was a painful one. Back in 1988, I was left behind by my Football Team Coach. He chose to make room in the car for another teammate - someone he believed would “have more impact in the game.” I was under 13 at the time, part of an age group defined by varying levels of physical development and confidence - factors that often shaped the outcome of competitive matches more than skill alone. My personal challenge was confidence. In t