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AI FOTO™ 01: From AI Anxiety to AI Confidence
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.
Jun 153 min read


Most SMEs Are Not AI Ready.They’re AI Exposed.
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.
Jun 25 min read


After Nine Months Helping Organisations Adopt AI, Here's What I've Learned
After nine months working with organisations across different sectors, a number of themes have emerged. In this reflective article, Roger Wilson shares what he has learned about AI adoption, organisational readiness, capability building and why successful AI initiatives are rarely about technology alone.
Jun 14 min read


Most SMEs Don’t Have an AI Problem. They Have a Translation Problem.
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.
Apr 175 min read


The Great AI Delusion: Why Businesses Are Spending Billions to Fall Behind - AI Strategy in 2026
$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.
Apr 96 min read


7 Signs Your Business Systems Aren’t Working Together
Many SMEs use multiple software tools but still struggle with admin and fragmented processes. Here are seven signs your business systems aren’t working together — and what to do about it.
Mar 43 min read


Stop Buying AI Tools. Start Thinking.
Buying AI tools feels like progress. But without clarity, they create noise, risk and wasted investment. Here’s why disciplined thinking — not technology — is the real competitive advantage.
Mar 23 min read
AI in the Workplace: Why Employees “Smuggle” AI Into Work – and What That’s Really Telling Us
AI doesn’t disappear when organisations avoid the conversation – it goes underground. As more employees quietly adopt AI tools at work, this article looks at why “AI smuggling” happens, what it reveals about organisational readiness, and how clear guidance and calm leadership can turn hidden use into responsible adoption.
Feb 43 min read


Getting a Grip on AI for Your Business in 2026
AI is no longer a future concept — it’s fast becoming the operating environment for modern businesses. As we head into 2026, organisations that fail to get a grip on AI risk falling behind competitors who are already using it to move faster, work smarter, and create real advantage. This thought leadership piece explores how AI is evolving, why inaction is now a strategic risk, and sets out a practical, low-regret path for businesses to take control — turning AI from a source
Jan 95 min read
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