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Short reads on AI strategy, transformation, and what we're learning from shipping production AI work.

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How Fern Group Made Claude the Way the Whole Firm Works

A five-day AI Growth Sprint, governance-first guardrails and a custom Claude Plugin took Fern Group from AI-curious to AI-native in eight weeks.

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2. Stories vs Evidence. The Mass is a rubble pile of speech bubbles — grey, deflated balloons stamped "10X!", "TRUST ME", "FEELS FASTER". The Construct is a crisp measuring instrument the spaceman is assembling, blueprint in hand. The red Connection is disconnected with a spark gap — the instrument isn't plugged into the stories yet. Caption: "EVERY CLAIM IS A STORY. NOT EVIDENCE."

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Your AI Transformation Is Invisible (Until You Measure It Like This)

Most enterprise AI transformations can't show what changed. Here's how to measure the shift with existing telemetry, not a new metrics regime.

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// insight · 6 Apr 2026

Coding Is Getting Cheaper. Thinking Never Will

AI is the biggest leap in software productivity in 30 years. But cheaper code without product thinking just creates bloated, generic products nobody wanted.

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// insight · 19 Mar 2026

Sense-Making v Speed in an AI'ified SDLC World

Balancing speed and sense-making in product development is crucial. Learn why AI enhances execution but human judgment is essential for context and strategic decisions.

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// insight · 3 Mar 2026

Where Every Step Matters: Designing AI for High-Consequence Work

Building trust in AI-powered tools is crucial for adoption in high-stakes professions. Learn how to design systems that ensure reliability, traceability, and user confidence from the start.

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// insight · 23 Feb 2026

When AI Becomes Confetti

Discover why a validated problem should precede any AI initiative and learn effective strategies for successful AI implementation in your organization.

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// insight · 16 Feb 2026

Do we even need Product Managers anymore? Part 2: The Tech Perspective

Exploring how AI reshapes product management, highlighting the evolving roles of engineers and PMs in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment.

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// insight · 11 Feb 2026

Do we even need Product Managers anymore? Part 1

Discover how AI acceleration impacts product management and the critical role of PMs in maintaining focus, prioritization, and continuous discovery in an AI-driven world.

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// insight · 9 Feb 2026

Opportunistic Sales - The Silent Killer of B2B SaaS Growth

Learn how opportunistic sales can derail your product strategy and discover actionable steps to protect your Ideal Customer Profile for sustainable growth.

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