Why most SMEs are not ready for AI — and what to do about it
The majority of small and medium-sized businesses know AI is important. Far fewer have a clear plan for adopting it safely and effectively. Here is what readiness actually looks like.
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Practical perspectives from the Fetz Growth Advisory team — written for business leaders who want to cut through the noise.
The majority of small and medium-sized businesses know AI is important. Far fewer have a clear plan for adopting it safely and effectively. Here is what readiness actually looks like.
Employees are already using AI tools — with or without your knowledge. Understanding shadow AI use is the first step to managing it responsibly.
Most AI training programmes focus on tools. The best ones focus on judgement — helping employees understand when to use AI, when not to, and how to check what it produces.
Not all automation projects are equal. These five areas consistently deliver the fastest return on investment for smaller organisations adopting AI for the first time.
Copilot is now embedded in millions of Microsoft 365 licences. But most organisations are barely scratching the surface of what it can do. Here is an honest assessment.
Most AI policies are either too vague to be useful or too restrictive to be practical. Here is how to write one that strikes the right balance.
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