#AI adoption

The data estate conversation has been happening for years. It's important work, but it was never meant to be a prerequisite for progress.

Brandon Gadoci

Feb 8, 2026

The problem isn't the technology. The problem is that we're treating AI like software.

Brandon Gadoci

Feb 5, 2026

The gap between AI enthusiasm and AI results has never been wider. 88% of organizations use AI, but only 7% have achieved enterprise-wide deployment. 2026 is the year that gap closes, one way or another.

Brandon Gadoci

Jan 27, 2026

How I Reversed My Opinion on Claude Cowork Anthropic released Claude Cowork about a week ago. My initial reaction was skeptical. The product was reportedly built in a week and a half using Claude...

Brandon Gadoci

Jan 24, 2026

Most organizations approach AI adoption without a clear target, leading to scattered experimentation and stalled momentum. An AI Mission Statement transforms abstract initiatives into measurable commitments with deadlines, accountability, and the operating mechanisms to actually achieve them.

Brandon Gadoci

Jan 20, 2026

Most organizations asking "How should we use AI?" are skipping a more fundamental question: Are the conditions in place for AI to be adopted in a meaningful, responsible, and durable way?

Brandon Gadoci

Jan 19, 2026

Not every organization is ready for full AI transformation. Often, the first step is education—building confidence, fluency, and momentum across teams. Here's what separates effective AI training from forgettable corporate sessions.

Brandon Gadoci

Jan 3, 2026

Every organization has them: the enthusiasts, the skeptics, the cautious observers. Understanding these personas is key to successful AI adoption. The Six AI Adoption Personas 1. The Enthusiastic...

Brandon Gadoci

Jul 15, 2025

The best way to understand AI's potential is to start using it immediately for real work challenges. Here are five specific tasks to build your proficiency today: 1. Upload and Analyze a Document ...

Brandon Gadoci

Jul 15, 2025

Imagine a salesperson who could generate their own landing page—complete with marketing copy and responsive layout—without waiting for anyone. Imagine a customer service rep who could update docume...

Brandon Gadoci

Jul 15, 2025

When email first emerged, businesses hesitated. The internet faced similar skepticism. Today, can you imagine running a business without either? AI is following the same pattern, and organizations ...

Brandon Gadoci

Jul 15, 2025

Stop reading about AI and start using it. Hands-on experimentation is the only path to real proficiency. Your Action Plan - Start with free tools - ChatGPT and Claude offer powerful access without...

Brandon Gadoci

Jul 15, 2025