AI is transforming consulting, but leaders still need human judgment and expertise. This is why strategists skilled in perception, reputation, and trust are essential to harness AI that builds confidence that drives growth.
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How To Rethink Data Culture in Government
Brent Hoberman’s question—“How good is the data that governments use to make choices?”—spotlights a deeper issue: it’s not just about the data, but the people and culture behind it. In this article I explore how risk aversion, silos, and bias hinder policy impact—and what leaders can do to fix it.
How Deepseek’s Open-Source AI is Changing the Industry
The rise of open-source LLMs like Deepseek’s R1 is disrupting the AI landscape, challenging proprietary models from OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. As businesses and investors weigh the benefits of open-source AI—lower costs, greater customisation, and reduced vendor lock-in—governments are grappling with regulatory concerns, data sovereignty, and national security risks. In this blog I look at the strategic implications of this shift, outlining the risks, opportunities, and how companies, investors, and policymakers can navigate the rapidly evolving AI market.
Turbo-Charging AI: Stargate’s $500B Global Impact
The Stargate Project, a $500 billion initiative led by the U.S. government, SoftBank, and OpenAI, is set to redefine the global AI landscape. With cutting-edge infrastructure and support from tech giants like Microsoft, Arm, NVIDIA and Oracle, with investment from Softbank, Stargate aims to turbo-charge innovation across industries, from healthcare to energy and manufacturing. This transformative initiative offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses, investors, and governments worldwide. Discover how to navigate the risks, unlock strategic benefits, and position your company, start-up or investment portfolio at the forefront of this AI-driven revolution.
Reuters Institute's Future of Media Trends 2025: Strategic Insights for Businesses, Governments and Investors
The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism 2025 Trends Report outlines how AI and technology are changing the media landscape. Here are my recommendations on how businesses and governments must adapt their communication to reach better and engage with stakeholders, and rebuild trust.
Unlocking Success in the Digital Age: Why People Skills Are a Strategic Imperative for Leaders in Technology and Government
As AI transforms industries, people skills and strategic communications are essential for navigating disruption. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights that leadership, adaptability, and stakeholder engagement will define success for companies leveraging AI to drive growth and trust.
Strategic Industrial Transformation: Unlocking the UK's Global Competitiveness Through Innovation and Collaborative Growth
Consultation on the UK’s new Industrial Strategy has closed. What is needed is the establishment of a culture of collaboration that unlocks the value in the innovation that ranks us fifth in the global innovation index. Business executives need to reposition themselves if they are to benefit from the high-tech future being designed by the new Labour government.
Building Trust Is the Key to Unlocking High-Growth Sectors
McKinsey's ‘The Next Big Arenas Of Competition’ report outlines 18 key areas and sectors the firm believes will shape the world by 2040 and deliver strong financial and societal returns. To secure this, start-ups and companies in these arenas and sectors must invest in building trust and their reputation. Reputation will help unlock value and growth.
Why the wrong culture can stop growth
The UK and Europe are lagging behind the US in maximising the potential of tech companies founded in their respective national markets, but why?
Culture, perception and confidence are holding us. How do we resolve this?