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Scott Robertson · 22 September 2026

The Scalability Gate: Why Going to Scale Too Early Is More Dangerous Than Going Too Late

Most AI rollouts blamed on poor execution actually trace back to a scale decision made before anyone checked the organisation could carry it.

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Scott Robertson · 21 September 2026

Why Most AI Readiness Scores Are Wrong

Self-assessed AI readiness scores run high, and the gap can be enough to derail a programme before it starts. Here's where the scoring goes wrong.

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Scott Robertson · 20 September 2026

Why Your AI Pilot Worked and Your Rollout Didn't

Pilots succeed under conditions rollouts never have. Here's why AI adoption stalls after a promising pilot, and the change work that prevents it.

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Scott Robertson · 19 September 2026

Why Your Target Operating Model Shouldn't Start With an Org Chart

Most leadership teams design the org chart first when building a target operating model. That's the first mistake, and it's expensive to reverse.

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Scott Robertson · 18 September 2026

Who Runs This Thing? The Question That Kills More AI Programmes Than Bad Technology

AI programmes rarely fail on technology. They fail because nobody owns the capability once the project team moves on.

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Scott Robertson · 17 September 2026

The Three AI Questions That Get Boards the Wrong Answers

Boards ask the same three AI questions and get reassuring, misleading answers. Here's what to ask instead, and what the right answers look like.

Scott Robertson · 14 May 2024

Why Slow Decision-Making is a Killer for Big Projects

Slow decision making not only adds delays into your projects, it can also impact other areas too. We discuss what those impacts are, and steps you can take to make the decision making process slicker.

Scott Robertson · 23 December 2022

The top 5 reasons why projects fail

As a project manager or business owner, it's essential to understand the common pitfalls that can lead to project failure. By identifying and addressing these issues early on, you can increase your chances of success and avoid costly delays or setbacks.