Want AI To Succeed? Start With Managers Succeeding At AI First

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AI is being rapidly integrated into organizations, but a lack of managerial guidance and support holds back its real impact. Employees look to managers for clarity and confidence in using AI, and without this, adoption stalls or remains superficial. Most barriers are not technical, but relate to understanding, trust, and safety, which managers must address. Organizations see much greater adoption and value when managers actively support AI, link it to daily tasks, and ensure safety and compliance. Success depends on outcomes rather than mere usage, and building managerial judgement—rather than purely technical skills—drives real progress. Different managers have different starting points, so tailored support and confidence-building are essential for meaningful AI adoption.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/vibhasratanjee/2025/11/23/want-ai-to-succeed-start-with-managers-succeeding-at-ai-first/

Why 95% Of AI Pilots Fail, And What Business Leaders Should Do Instead

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Most corporate AI pilots fail because they’re driven by trend-chasing and a lack of clear strategy, not by poor technology. Budgets favor visible but ineffective sales/marketing tools, while real value emerges from back-office automation and integrated solutions. Misalignment, lack of system integration, and the failure to address the cultural challenges of tech change are key barriers. External expertise and cross-functional alignment boost chances of success, while shallow, internally driven pilots and top-down ownership often guarantee failure. Successful AI requires embedding it in business operations, pairing internal and external expertise, and treating organizational change as seriously as the technical aspect.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/andreahill/2025/08/21/why-95-of-ai-pilots-fail-and-what-business-leaders-should-do-instead/

Preparing for What’s Next: Windows Security and Resiliency Innovations Help Organizations Mitigate Risks, Recover Faster and Prepare for the Era of AI

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Microsoft introduced innovations in Windows security and resiliency aimed at helping organizations mitigate risks and enhance recovery capabilities, particularly in context of AI. Key updates include a dedicated agent workspace for controlled interactions, advanced security measures like Post Quantum Cryptography, and improved credential protection through Windows Hello. The Windows Resiliency Initiative aims to enhance incident management and recovery tools, ensuring swift responses to disruptions while maintaining enterprise-grade security and privacy standards. Overall, the focus is on creating a secure, resilient ecosystem to prepare for future challenges.

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/11/18/preparing-for-whats-next-windows-security-and-resiliency-innovations-help-organizations-mitigate-risks-recover-faster-and-prepare-for-the-era-of-ai/

N8n Expands What’s Possible in Enterprise Automation With Microsoft Agent 365

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n8n integrates with Microsoft Agent 365, enabling AI-driven automation within Microsoft apps like Word and Outlook. This allows agents to utilize company permissions, facilitating collaboration and task management in familiar environments. The integration supports over 1,200 connections and enhances workflow capabilities, ensuring reliability and accountability. This synergy aims to boost enterprise productivity while maintaining security and control, allowing developers to create intelligent systems seamlessly integrated with Microsoft tools.

https://blog.n8n.io/n8n-expands-whats-possible-in-enterprise-automation-with-microsoft-agent-365/

Redefining Cyber-resilience for a New Era

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Cybersecurity: Mercan Yildirim emphasizes the importance of culture over technology in cybersecurity, pointing to human factors as major vulnerabilities. She advocates for embedding cybersecurity into daily routines. Yildirim believes in the UAE’s potential for innovation and views future cybersecurity as seamless and trustworthy. The Middle East should prioritize secure communication while balancing privacy and security. She supports decentralized AI for greater control and ethics in cybersecurity.

https://www.intelligentciso.com/2025/11/20/redefining-cyber-resilience-for-a-new-era/

Selling to the CISO: An Open Letter to the Cybersecurity Industry

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A CISO expresses frustration with the cybersecurity industry, criticizing its focus on selling hyped products rather than effective solutions. He emphasizes the need for foundational security practices, urging vendors to provide reliable tools that reduce risk rather than complicate operations. The call to action includes buying smarter, prioritizing core cybersecurity fundamentals, and avoiding unnecessary complexity.

https://www.csoonline.com/article/4089738/selling-to-the-ciso-an-open-letter-to-the-cybersecurity-industry.html

It Might Not Be Sexy but MSPs Need to Talk About Certification

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MSPs must prioritize certification for trust and compliance due to increasing regulations and industry demands. Standards like ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus are essential for reducing breaches and enhancing customer confidence, and upcoming cybersecurity controls are mandatory for top UK MSPs. As sectors relying on MSPs tighten security requirements, certifications are crucial for competitive advantage. Digital transformation, particularly AI, complicates compliance, necessitating investment in tools and expertise. MSPs that integrate certification into services will differentiate themselves and succeed as compliance becomes vital for business growth.

https://www.iteuropa.com/news/it-might-not-be-sexy-msps-need-talk-about-certification

European Commission Proposes Significant Reforms to GDPR, AI Act

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TLDR: The European Commission proposed significant reforms to the GDPR and AI Act to simplify digital regulations due to the rapid growth of AI and competitiveness concerns. Key changes include allowing organizations to process personal data for AI with legitimate interests, streamlining cookie consent, establishing a single breach notification portal, and extending compliance timelines for high-risk AI regulations. Proposed amendments aim to balance economic growth while maintaining privacy rights, but they face mixed reactions, with concerns about reducing protections for users. The reforms will undergo negotiations in the European Parliament and may take several months to finalize.

https://iapp.org/news/a/european-commission-proposes-significant-reforms-to-gdpr-ai-act

“There Is No Magic”

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Katherine Wastell from Public Digital discusses design’s role in reshaping organizations in an interview with Rob Alderson. Public Digital emphasizes user-centered design to tackle complex problems and highlights their new book, Competitive Advantage by Design. Wastell explains the challenges of implementing design thinking in organizations, emphasizing cultural shifts and leadership involvement. She notes the importance of addressing systemic issues rather than just product-focused solutions and encourages designers to engage in higher-level organizational discussions to facilitate change.

https://www.designweek.co.uk/there-is-no-magic-an-hour-with-public-digitals-katherine-wastell/

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