Most AI projects fail not because the tech doesn’t work, but because the business approach does.
After working with companies of all sizes on AI strategy and implementation, these are the seven mistakes I see again and again — and how to fix them.
🚧 The Mistakes• No clear link between AI and business goals• Unrealistic expectations of what AI can do• No policy or guardrails in place• Weak change management and low employee trust• No ownership or dedicated resources• Poor data quality and governance• Treating AI as a one-off project, not a living capability
✅ The Fix• Set a clear strategy that connects top-down goals with bottom-up use cases• Educate leaders and staff on AI’s real limits and potential• Build and update a Safe AI Policy• Identify champions and involve teams early• Assign clear leadership and resources• Get data right before deploying models• Review and adapt quarterly — AI maturity is continuous
Balanced adoption happens when leadership sets direction, teams co-create solutions, and everyone learns together.
📎 Download the full PDF guide below:“7 Common Mistakes in AI Adoption — and How to Avoid Them”
Which of these mistakes do you see most often in your organization?