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AI for Humans
The most valuable thing AI can do for your business might not be answering questions faster. It might be revealing you are asking the wrong ones.
AI makes new things viable, not just existing things faster. The challenge is spotting which opportunities are genuinely worth pursuing.
Most teams stop at efficiency. The real opportunity is knowing what to build next - and having the judgment to direct AI, not just deploy it.
Insight
Building digital products that last requires the same thinking the circular economy applies to physical ones. Modularity, maintainability and design for evolution.
MIT says 95% of AI pilot projects fail to deliver. Here is what the other 5% do differently, and a practical framework for running yours.
ChatGPT Apps marks a shift in how we use software. What this evolution means for people, businesses and the future of digital design.
The phrase "human in the loop" sounds reassuring but is often hollow. Oversight only works when human roles are clear, accountable, and meaningful.
Digital Product Passports are coming to Europe. More than compliance, they can reshape customer trust, product repair, resale, and brand value.
Opinion
Understand the shift towards Human Centred AI and how it distinguishes thoughtful organisations from those chasing trends.
The word on everyone's lips in the creative and digital world right now is taste, framed as the ultimate differentiator in an age of AI sameness.
How Model Context Protocol connects AI models with business tools and data. A breakdown of how MCP works, why it matters and where it could lead.
How to expand AI implementation in a measured, sustainable way. Building on what works, addressing what doesn't and keeping your organisation aligned.
A Net Positive Sprint reduces environmental impact while delivering measurable benefits for users, the business and the planet.
A step-by-step guide to planning, delivering and evaluating a successful AI pilot that builds confidence and momentum.
OpenAI announced it is acquiring io, the hardware start-up founded by Jony Ive, with the aim of reimagining how we use technology.
Where to start with AI when the stakes feel high. Practical, low-risk entry points that build confidence before scaling.
While good data is the foundation of effective AI implementation, it does not need perfect data to get started.
How to identify opportunities for AI to enhance processes, improve products and develop new offerings within your business.
An incremental approach to adopting AI capabilities. Small, strategic steps rather than wholesale transformation overnight.
As AI systems consume more of the web, should creators optimise content for machines? Questioning the logic of Generative Engine Optimisation.
AI is reshaping how we experience culture, history and memory. That influence will only grow as the tools at our disposal become more sophisticated.
The European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882) is being rolled out to raise the bar for digital accessibility across the EU.
Reflections on the future of digital banking from firsthand experience delivering transformation in heavily regulated markets.
How to integrate sustainability metrics into e-commerce operations, turning existing infrastructure into a tool for tracking environmental performance.
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into the digital ecosystem, it is poised to reshape how we interact with websites fundamentally.
Blockchain can transform sustainability reporting, offering businesses a robust mechanism to track, verify, and communicate activities.
Digital twins are reshaping manufacturing by improving efficiency, predictive maintenance, and product design. How they work and why it matters.
Innovation gets talked about more than it gets built. What actually separates organisations that have created conditions for it from the ones that just say they want it.
Are we missing the point with technology? Explore how businesses can use tech purposefully to strengthen human connection, not replace it.
A comparison of major sustainability reporting frameworks, including guidelines, standards, and protocols.
The rapid growth and adoption of AI provides new innovation opportunities that can be applied across the entire value chain.
AI in Action: Google Research on Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Will AI address humanity's biggest challenges.
The EU approved a significant update to its Ecodesign framework in May 2024. What changed, what it covers, and where the real opportunity sits.
Digital Product Passports are coming. What they actually are, when they arrive, and what your business needs to think about now.
Many brilliant things are already happening in the digital space, but there is a real danger that many businesses are already limiting themselves.
Sustainability Decoded
What is degrowth? Explore this movement rethinking economic growth in favour of sustainability, well-being, and planetary limits.
Sustainable digital products are better for users, the planet and your bottom line. How to reduce emissions, improve performance and make better design choices.
What Is the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and What Might It Mean to Your Business?
The Sustainable Development Goals are a global roadmap adopted by all UN member states and provide a blueprint for sustainable business.
We look at the role of Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability, as AI revolutionises industries from healthcare to logistics.
Aligning digital outcomes with sustainability goals and objectives provides a beautifully simple way to operationalise sustainability.
Greenhushing describes companies that downplay or withhold information about their genuine sustainability efforts.
In our digital-first world, IT and cloud computing are the backbones of business operations, driving innovation and efficiency.
Key insights from week five of the UN Staff College course on the Circular Economy and the 2030 Agenda, focusing on sustainable lifestyles.
Week four of studying for the UN Circular Economy course run by the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) focused on Circular Cities.
Who doesn't need an A-Z of key sustainability terms? So if you're interested in learning more about the Anthropocene and would like to casually drop Xeriscaping into conversation, let's get started…
The founder of Human Kind, John Paul Toher, was invited onto the UN Staff College Course for the Circular Economy and the 2030 Agenda.
What is carbon sequestration and how does it work? Learn about natural and technological methods for removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
Greenwashing is the practice of giving a false impression or misleading information about how environmentally friendly something is.
This is a summary of my first two weeks on the Circular Economy and the 2030 Agenda course run by the United Nations System Staff College.
How organisations can begin embedding sustainability into digital transformation work in a way that is practical rather than performative. Co-authored with Proof.
Measuring sustainability performance in a way that drives genuine improvement, and building for continuous value rather than one-off gains. Co-authored with Proof.
Sustainability reporting has become the main way companies communicate their ESG efforts. A guide to what good reporting looks like, the tools available, and how to get started.
What the circular economy actually means, its three core principles, and practical strategies for businesses looking to move from linear to circular models.
A straightforward guide to Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions - what they cover, why they matter, and how understanding them helps your business take meaningful climate action.
Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is becoming increasingly crucial. But what is ESG?
Understanding and adopting sustainability frameworks is a key part of our journey towards a sustainable future.
Practical steps for moving from understanding sustainability principles to putting them into practice, covering innovation, leadership, collaboration, and measuring impact.
An introduction to the foundations of sustainability in business - the three pillars of environmental, social, and economic responsibility, and why they matter now more than ever.
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