AI pilots can prove what technology is capable of, but they do not automatically improve business performance. FOTO #4 explores how organisations can turn experimentation into measurable value by starting with the outcome, testing the whole workflow and creating a clear route from evidence to adoption.

AI is transforming the way organisations work, but buying more AI tools rarely leads to better business outcomes on its own. In the second article of the FOTO (From Obstacles to Outcomes) series, Roger Wilson examines why many organisations become trapped in ‘tool collecting’ and explains how a more strategic approach to AI adoption can unlock measurable value, stronger organisational capability and lasting competitive advantage.

AI adoption starts with confidence, not technology. In the first article of the AI FOTO™ series, Roger Wilson explores why so many organisations feel uncertain about AI and what leaders can do to turn anxiety into purposeful action.

Most SMEs believe they’re adopting AI. In reality, many are experimenting without strategy, governance or direction. Discover the difference between being AI ready and being AI exposed.

Most SMEs already have AI tools. What they're missing is a structured path to real capability. This post introduces Talisman's Explore, Enable, Embed approach — a practical framework for building AI capability from the ground up, in the right sequence.

AI is changing how people work — but not everyone experiences that change in the same way. For neurodivergent professionals, particularly those with ADHD or autism, AI can be both empowering and overwhelming. It can reduce cognitive load, improve communication, and unlock productivity — while also amplifying burnout, masking, distraction, and fatigue when introduced without structure or clarity. This article explores the hidden psychological impact of AI adoption in SMEs, w

Most SMEs don't have an AI problem — they have a translation problem. Vendors describe capabilities; business owners ask about outcomes. The gap between the two is quietly costing real money. Here's the three-sentence test I now run before any AI initiative gets approved.

$242 billion invested. 95% of pilots failing. Talisman cuts through the AI hype to show what's really happening — and how smart businesses are pulling ahead.