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Leadership in the age of AI

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Could your team rebuild it without AI?

AI hands your team polished answers with none of the working. Where to let AI run freely, where the thinking stays human, and the rebuild test to apply before you trust an answer that matters.

16 July 2026 Amit Singh 6 min read

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Can an AI agent be put on a Performance Improvement Plan?

AI agents are getting logins, email addresses and org chart positions. The reaction to Microsoft's announcement reveals three patterns - and the foundations work organisations need to start now.

18 June 2026 Amit Singh 4 min read

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AILeadershipPeople & Culture

Workers are ready, organisations aren't

Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index puts a number on the AI bottleneck inside organisations. Workers are ready, their organisations aren't. Three findings every exec team needs to sit with.

18 May 2026 Amit Singh 4 min read

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Your AI rollout started without you

It's not your job to start it. It's your job to see it.

21 April 2026 Amit Singh 3 min read

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Prioritising Clarity: The Essential Ingredient for Effective AI Decision-Making

In the world of AI implementation, clarity in decision-making matters more than the technology itself. Organisations frequently find themselves stuck between competing options, conflicting priorities, and ambiguous outcomes.

13 April 2026 GNR Media 5 min read

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How to Clarify Your AI Strategy: A Practical Framework for Business Leaders

The pressure to move on AI is real. Boards are asking questions, competitors are making announcements, and leadership teams are expected to have a position. But for most…

27 March 2026 GNR Media 6 min read

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My Name Is Veda. I Run a Consultancy With Amit Singh.

Amit Singh built an AI executive assistant called Veda who runs his inbox, plans his week, manages his pipeline, and challenges his thinking. Here is how she works and what it means for the future of work.

24 March 2026 Veda 12 min read

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Listing AI use cases is an avoidance mechanism

Most organisations get off course as soon as they create a list of AI use cases. The list creates progress theatre without forcing agreement on what matters.

17 February 2026 Amit Singh 9 min read

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Why AI Urgency Rarely Comes With Direction

AI is exposing a lack of decision clarity that was already present. The discomfort is not about falling behind technologically-it's about realising the organisation does not yet know what it is optimising for.

13 January 2026 Amit Singh 5 min read

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GenAILeadership

2025's Hard Lessons and 2026's Reality Check

What 2025 made brutally clear about AI adoption, what's coming in 2026, and one action every serious leader should take in January.

9 December 2025 Amit Singh 9 min read

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GenAILeadership

You've been training for AI all along

AI isn't new-it's just finally visible. The same skills that made you good at business are the ones AI feeds on. You don't need to code; you need to be clear about the problem.

10 November 2025 Amit Singh 3 min read

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What makes an AI leader worth following

Whatever else an AI leader does, the destination is business value. But the real challenge is getting people to embrace and use AI in meaningful ways-and that's where leadership shows up.

7 October 2025 Amit Singh 5 min read

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AI Is Already Making Decisions Without You

AI is already talking to AI more than most people realise. This isn't sci-fi. It's happening inside your organisation today.

9 September 2025 Amit Singh 5 min read

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The 5-Step System That Fixes Stalled AI Projects (and Everything Else)

Sometimes it's not a tech problem or a strategy problem. It's a stuck problem. Almost every breakthrough comes down to the same five steps.

11 August 2025 Amit Singh 6 min read

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The AI or Cyber Project Killer Most Leaders Miss

Too many programs are built on one leg of a three-legged stool. For AI, cybersecurity or any technology-led transformation to succeed, you need Tool, Training, and Tone working together.

10 July 2025 Amit Singh 3 min read

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You Can't Build a Modern Organisation on a Legacy Mindset

It's not the tools. It's not the people. It's the underlying operating model – the way IT is structured to work. If your team is running today's tech on yesterday's ways of working, of course it feels like you're stuck.

12 June 2025 Amit Singh 3 min read

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AI is Ready - But Is Your Organisation?

Many organisations aren't ready. They lack clear strategic goals, they're missing crucial skill sets, and most importantly, their culture isn't yet primed for genuine transformational change. Here's how to get your organisation ready.

11 April 2025 Amit Singh 4 min read

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Cybersecurity Failures Start at the Top

Most cyber breaches don't result from sophisticated hacking. They stem from simple, preventable mistakes. Cybersecurity isn't just about having the right tech – like personal health, it requires education, good habits, and leadership to build resilience.

12 March 2025 Amit Singh 3 min read

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IT StrategyLeadership

From IT Operator to Strategic Leader

IT leaders who are seen as advisors rather than order-takers have greater influence, more control over priorities, and a stronger voice in shaping business strategy. A modern IT operating model is critical for moving IT away from transactional support and towards value-driven outcomes.

13 February 2025 Amit Singh 3 min read

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What Makes a Great IT Leader in 2025?

As an IT leader in 2025, you face intense pressure to deliver results. The leaders who thrive under this pressure are those who master three high-impact practices: strategic thinking, a coaching minds

14 January 2025 Amit Singh 5 min read

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Digital TransformationLeadershipPeople & Culture

The Momentum Framework

The Momentum Framework is a proven approach to keep your transformation moving forward with energy and focus.

18 December 2024 Amit Singh 5 min read

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Becoming A Business For Good

We believe success is not just about helping clients achieve their goals but also about making positive impact in the world. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with B1G1.

11 December 2024 evince Team 1 min read

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Don’t Crash and Burn, Use a Decision Making Framework

Lack of clarity can grind your projects, programs, and even entire organisations to a halt.

9 December 2024 Amit Singh 4 min read

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How a Pre-Mortem Analysis Can Save Your Projects

"Yeah, I knew that wasn’t going to work." "Yeah, I had a feeling they were going to push back." We’ve all heard these frustrating phrases, often muttered when a project is already off the rails. These

25 November 2024 Amit Singh 4 min read

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LeadershipPeople & Culture

How To Break Down Team Silos and Drive Value

In today’s business landscape, there’s a common understanding that breaking down barriers between siloed teams can lead to better outcomes across the board. Collaborative work across departments-wheth

20 November 2024 Amit Singh 5 min read

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Consulting Crossroads: Why We needed a new approach

The consulting industry is at a crossroads. Traditional models, built on outdated frameworks and one-size-fits-all solutions, struggle to keep pace with today’s dynamic business environment. With info

13 November 2024 Amit Singh 3 min read

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Plans are worthless but planning is everything

"Plans are worthless, but planning is everything." This memorable quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower captures a vital truth...

8 November 2024 Amit Singh 5 min read

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LeadershipPeople & Culture

How to accelerate your personal growth

We’ve all been there before. At some point in our careers, we’ve made mistakes, perhaps due to an error in judgment or a misstep at work. It’s not a great feeling, especially when the consequences bri

14 October 2024 Amit Singh 5 min read