Just when you thought the AI conversation had been completely exhausted another one hits your feed! But stick around for the message because the fundamentals really matter. Maybe adopting AI solutions can be analogous to baking a cake... At CoAcumen we are passionate about supporting businesses to adopt the fundamentals in data practices and while the topic of AI might be getting stale, the way businesses still seem to look for silver bullet solutions to sticky problems, is as fresh as ever. It would seem that organisations are gradually becoming aware that this new shiny technological advancement holds an elusive, unattainable quality which evokes an element of anxiety and FOMO. It need not be the case. Yes, there are some [...]

A silver bullet refers to a direct or effortless solution to a problem that cuts through complexities and is perceived to have extreme and immediate effectiveness. Organisations often view technology as a silver bullet for a number of reasons which can help explain why they might neglect the critical process, meta, human or cultural layers that have to be addressed as part of the implementation of technology solutions. 1. Perceived Simplicity and Quick Wins: Technology solutions often promise quick and tangible improvements. New software or systems can be marketed as ready-to-use, providing instant benefits that are easy to understand and measure. Implementing a new tool can seem like a straightforward, one-time investment compared to the ongoing, complex nature of cultural [...]