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Digital maturity: the essential foundation for successful AI deployment
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Organisations are investing heavily in AI applications, promising more efficient processes, better decision-making and new sources of revenue. But the reality is that many AI projects do not deliver the desired results. Why? Because AI is not a magic bullet. It is a powerful tool that only creates value if your organisation is ready for it. At TIMAF, we see every day that organisations wishing to deploy AI must first work on their d

Erik Hartman
1 day ago4 min read


Three events, a book launch and a workshop: how AI dominates every conversation
The TIMAF team travelled across Europe over the past few months for three events, a workshop, and the book launch of “Strategy in Digital Transformation”. We met many professionals, exchanged experiences and gained a wealth of impressions. Almost every presentation and almost every conversation was about AI. There was a constant stream of self-proclaimed AI experts who tried to explain artificial intelligence with conviction to an interested but also overwhelmed audience. For

Erik Hartman
Nov 114 min read


Gluttonous AI worms its way into your job
Artificial intelligence (AI) is notorious for the massive amounts of money, data, energy it requires to deliver - not always reliable -...

Erik Hartman
Jul 83 min read


Community experiences: getting started with Digital transformation
Last Wednesday, communications and digital professionals gathered at ING's headquarters in Amsterdam to exchange experiences and ideas...

Linda Francis
Jul 33 min read


AI is far from meeting expectations
The rise of generative AI raises many questions about its effect on our economy and labor market. All sorts of stories circulate about...

Erik Hartman
Jun 243 min read


Advatera community: Digital Workplace, International Comms, Employee Experience Benelux
On Tuesday 24th June, Advatera is organising a community meeting at ING Group in Amsterdam. During the meeting, you will also hear from...

Linda Francis
Jun 202 min read


The no longer ignorable role of Information Architecture in AI
The essential role of optimal information is too often underestimated in digital transformations. The focus is mostly on technology and...

Erik Hartman
Jun 194 min read


Nobel laureate breaks through AI hype
Many analysts predict that artificial intelligence (AI) will transform the global economy, but MIT economist Daron Acemoglu offers a - in...

Erik Hartman
Jun 101 min read


Vast majority of executives plan to increase budgets for AI
The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) is irresistible to executives and shareholders: huge savings can be made on employees with AI...

Erik Hartman
Jun 53 min read


AI helps with better conversation
For me, one of the great benefits of digital technology is that it can help you listen better to your target audiences: both verbal and...

Erik Hartman
May 293 min read


How disruptive is AI for your organisation?
While artificial intelligence (AI) is changing society, the biggest concern of executives is the potential disruption (disruption) of...

Erik Hartman
May 154 min read


AI-driven productivity: look at the process again
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers tremendous opportunities for productivity improvement, but it requires more than just implementing...

Erik Hartman
May 82 min read


Artificial intelligence (AI) requires breaking silos
More and more organisations are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to make decisions faster, smarter and in a more scalable way....

Erik Hartman
Apr 173 min read


Four stages of maturity in AI use
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasing role in organisations, as they strive to leverage AI to create value and gain...

Erik Hartman
Apr 32 min read


AI as a team member? Lessons from an experiment
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often presented as the driving force behind the future of work. But what happens when we use AI not just...

Erik Hartman
Mar 274 min read


AI transforms information management and information governance: Lessons from U.S. intelligence agencies
Artificial intelligence (AI) can play a decisive role in breaking down traditional barriers in information management. By leveraging AI...

Erik Hartman
Mar 205 min read


'Applied AI,' excellent explanation of artificial intelligence for professionals
The hype in artificial intelligence (AI) has been revived, with all sorts of expectations and misunderstandings. So it's useful to find...

Erik Hartman
Feb 132 min read


Make your digital system work optimally: processes first
In the digital transformation, organisations are using digital systems to meet the demands of modern times. But a digital system cannot...

Erik Hartman
Oct 24, 20245 min read


The pitfall of deploying AI too quickly without understanding the problem
In today's world, with technology advancing at a lightning pace, there is a growing temptation to tackle complex problems directly with...

Erik Hartman
Oct 10, 20244 min read


GenAI can play a nice game of debate
On September 17, I was at a conference in Vienna to facilitate a Town hall session. Normally I then prepare 3 discussion topics myself...

Erik Hartman
Oct 3, 20244 min read

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