intercept the future

Treat AI as a Problem to be Solved

Treat AI as a Problem to be Solved

AI fever has infected many companies. And the rush to implement AI is akin to the gold rush of 1849. “Put it in! Show your customers that you are smart and worthy of their money! Do it NOW!” Not sure what to do? Find an AI consulting firm (LOTS of them already), give them a…

Ask why, not who

Ask why, not who

Inflation is out of control! Who should we blame? When something goes wrong, we want to find someone to blame. It seems to be human nature and it’s turned into an art form for our Congress. It’s easier than figuring out why something went wrong. And sometimes the answer is so complicated that we find…

Lifecycles are Destiny

Lifecycles are Destiny

When you consider your business, your career, and even your life — lifecycles are destiny. Some questions to be addressed are simple, but not always easy to answer. But first, some stories to consider. Companies either follow the curve or drop from sight. Montgomery Ward and American Motors are gone. Amazon seems to be maturing,…

Why? The unanswered question.

Why? The unanswered question.

Intercept the Future Many senior leaders spend serious time developing strategies and plans for their organizations. Sometimes they immerse themselves in a “strategic retreat.” Sometimes they bring in hotshot consulting firms to help them. Sometimes they “burn the midnight oil.” And sometimes, unfortunately, they see what’s working in an allied industry and simply copy (“benchmark”)…

Intercept the Future? Some Challenges

Intercept the Future? Some Challenges

First, two questions. Can you predict the future? No. Can you anticipate the future? Yes. And, with some work and luck, you might be able to intercept it. So, the first challenge of intercepting the future is that of accepting these questions and their answers. If you think you can predict the future, you’re simply wrong….

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