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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 9h

The AI hype cycle is fading, now it’s time for strategy.

Here’s how smart leaders are actually getting value from AI: focus, partnership, and alignment.

alanknox.com/overcoming-t...

#ai #AIHype #AIinBusiness #Leadership #AIGovernance #BusinessStrategy #TechReality

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 1d

Everyone’s talking about the “AI revolution.” But behind the scenes, a lot of leaders are quietly frustrated.
Here’s why the AI hype bubble is starting to deflate.

alanknox.com/disillusione...

#ai #AIHype #BusinessStrategy #TechReality #AIinBusiness #Leadership #AITalk

Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 2d

AI adoption is not a project. It’s an ongoing journey. The five phases we covered, plus additional phases like Capability Building and Continuous Optimization, form a framework for lasting success.

alanknox.com/the-ongoing-...

#AI #AIAdoption #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #AIForBusiness

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 3d

Many companies are moving past the AI hype, entering the Slope of Enlightenment (Gartner Hype Cycle). Learn why this is the most important stage for AI adoption and what it means for your business.

alanknox.com/the-gartner-...

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIBusiness #TechTrends #BusinessStrategy

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 4d

The AI Adoption Journey doesn’t end with the first five phases. Capability Building, Integration, Continuous Optimization, and Innovation are just as important for long-term success.

alanknox.com/additional-p...

#AI #AIAdoption #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #AIForBusiness #Leadership

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 6d

AI is powerful, but it’s not a universal solution. Many business problems stem from process inefficiencies, unclear goals, or poor communication; issues that can often be resolved without complex algorithms.

Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 7d

Scaling AI without governance is risky. Responsible AI is about trust, fairness, and sustainability as much as compliance. Here’s how governance turns AI from risk to advantage.

alanknox.com/governance-r...

#AI #ResponsibleAI #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #AIForBusiness #DigitalTransformation

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 8d

Accuracy isn’t just a number. It’s about how well AI delivers real business value. Here’s how to measure AI performance the right way.

alanknox.com/how-to-measu...

#ai #AIStrategy #AITips #AIAccuracy #AIForBusiness #TechStrategy

Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 9d

Most companies stall after an AI pilot. The winners are those who scale: turning experiments into enterprise-wide transformation. Here’s how scaling AI creates real business impact.

alanknox.com/scale-from-e...

#AI #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #AIForBusiness #Leadership

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 10d

AI-powered search is powerful, but most implementations leave accuracy on the table. Here’s how to make AI search smarter, faster, and more reliable.

alanknox.com/making-ai-po...

#ai #AIStrategy #AITips #DocumentSearch #TechStrategy #AIForBusiness

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 11d

AI pilots aren’t playgrounds; they’re proving grounds. Companies waste time testing the wrong things. Here’s how to run a pilot that actually builds business confidence and ROI.

alanknox.com/pilot-testin...

#AI #AIForBusiness #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy #Leadership

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 14d

Most AI projects fail because they chase shiny ideas instead of high-value opportunities. Here’s how leaders can choose the right use cases to focus on first.

alanknox.com/use-case-dis...

#AI #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #AIAdoption

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 15d

Good AI strategy doesn’t start with tools. It starts with questions. Answering them helps turn ideas into a roadmap that actually delivers.

alanknox.com/why-asking-t...

#ai #AIstrategy #AIforBusiness #BusinessGrowth #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation

Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 16d

AI adoption doesn’t start with coding or chatbots; it starts with awareness.

The leaders who understand AI’s business impact are the ones who succeed.

alanknox.com/awareness-fr...

#AI #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #AIAdoption

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 17d

Where do you see AI in your business 2–3 years from now: helper, co-worker, or growth driver? Your answer shapes your strategy today.

alanknox.com/shaping-the-...

#ai #AIstrategy #FutureOfWork #BusinessGrowth #AIforBusiness #DigitalTransformation

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 18d

AI isn’t magic — it’s a business journey. Companies that succeed treat AI like a roadmap, not a shortcut. Follow along as I share the real phases of AI adoption for business leaders.

alanknox.com/ai-isnt-magi...

#AI #BusinessStrategy #AIAdoption #Leadership

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 21d

AI strategy should be measured against your definition of success: time, customers, revenue, or quality.

alanknox.com/defining-suc...

#ai #AIstrategy #AIforBusiness #BusinessGrowth #FutureOfWork #CustomerExperience

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 22d

AI can already turn long articles, videos, and podcasts into 2-minute summaries—so you stay informed without drowning in content.

alanknox.com/i-wish-ai-co...

#ai #AItools #Productivity #FutureOfWork #Summarization #InformationOverload

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 23d

Your AI strategy starts with the tools you use every day. Map them first—then add AI where it reduces friction and adds real value.

alanknox.com/ai-strategy-...

#ai #AIstrategy #AIforBusiness #BusinessGrowth #FutureOfWork #Automation

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 23d

I’m sure you’re right in many cases. I agree the problem is not tech. Most AI problems have nothing to do with the technology.

Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 24d

AI can already call customers to schedule, confirm, and remind them of appointments. No more wasted time or missed calls.

alanknox.com/i-wish-ai-co...

#AI #BusinessGrowth #FutureOfWork #Productivity #CustomerExperience #AItools

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 25d

AI isn’t just about speed—it’s also about trust. Knowing when you need explanations vs quick answers is key to strategy.

alanknox.com/fast-vs-clea...

#ai #AIstrategy #TrustInAI #AIforBusiness #FutureOfWork #BusinessGrowth

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 28d

Customer expectations are higher than ever. AI can help deliver faster, more personal, and 24/7 service.

alanknox.com/how-could-yo...

#ai #AIstrategy #business #CustomerExperience #AIforBusiness #FutureOfWork #BusinessGrowth

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 29d

Conversational AI has come a long way. This one is automatically booking appointments for me for pennies per call.

#ai #voice #conversationalai #appointments #schedule #automated #business #productivity

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Alan Knox @alan-knox.bsky.social · 29d

Messy Excel and Word data? AI can already clean, reformat, and structure it into usable reports no more copy-paste headaches.

alanknox.com/i-wish-ai-co...

#ai #AItools #Productivity #DataAnalysis #ExcelTips #FutureOfWork

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