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Ablative
/ˈablətɪv/
Denoting a case (especially in Latin) of nouns and pronouns indicating agency, instrument, or source, expressed by "by", "with", or "from" in English.
The means by which organizations transform. Working with your team, not imposing on them. Starting from where you actually are.
Also: protective armor used by federation starships to absorb the energy of impact
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The means through which transformation happens
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Collaborative partnership with your team
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Starting where you are, not where we think you should be
The GenAI Divide
95% Get Zero ROI
While 88% of organizations use AI, only 7% achieve full deployment. The gap isn't technology—it's approach.
The 95%
Zero measurable ROI despite significant investment
Generic Tools
ChatGPT and Copilot for individuals, no enterprise integration
No Contextual Learning
Systems don't retain feedback or adapt to workflows
Automation Focus
Replace humans instead of building capability
Culture Ignored
No change management, resistance persists
Hope-Driven Scaling
No evidence-based stop/continue rules
→ Many pilots, no production deployment
The 5%
Transformative impact with measurable EBIT gains
Workflow Redesign
55% redesign core processes (vs 20% of others)
Learning Systems
Context-aware, feedback-driven, continuously improving
Capability Building
Human-AI partnership for growth, not replacement
Multi-Objective Focus
Growth + innovation + efficiency, not just cost-cutting
Evidence-Based
Measure outcomes, scale what works, retire what doesn't
→ Full-scale deployment with sustained impact
88%
Use AI regularly
7%
Full deployment
95%
Zero ROI
5%
Transform
The difference isn't technology. It's methodology.
We help you implement the practices that separate the 5% from the 95%
Four Core Values
Foundational principles that separate the 5% who transform from the 95% who fail
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Respect
Respect for people, their expertise, time, and dignity. AI implementations that work don't surveil, deskill, or undermine human judgment. They value knowledge and build on it.
Ethical and practical—the foundation for authentic engagement and sustained change.
2
Partnership
Human-AI collaboration where both contribute what they do best. Not replacement, not just assistance—co-production at every level. Treating AI as a skilled team member.
Working with people where they are, not imposing one-size-fits-all solutions.
3
Empirical Agility
Evidence-based rigor with responsive iteration. Assess before planning, pilot before scaling, measure outcomes systematically. Make decisions based on what actually works.
What separates the 5% achieving impact from the 95% achieving zero return.
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Put the Money on the Field
Invest in what creates value: people's skills, workflow redesign, learning systems, and capability to innovate. Not window dressing or tools for tools' sake.
Build capability that compounds over time, not extract short-term savings.
These aren't generic consultant values—they're operational principles that drive results.
See How We Apply Them Research Foundation
Built on 2025 Research
Our methodology isn't guesswork. It's synthesized from peer-reviewed frameworks and the latest enterprise AI research.
Stanford HAI
AI Index Report 2024
2024
McKinsey
State of AI 2025
2025
MIT NANDA
The GenAI Divide
2025
FAIGMOE
Framework for GenAI Adoption
2025
The Data Behind Our Approach
$252B
Corporate AI Investment
Stanford AI Index 2024
95%
Achieve Zero ROI
MIT NANDA 2025
55%
High Performers Redesign Workflows
McKinsey 2025
Customization Beats Generic Tools
Enterprise agentic AI benchmarking shows off-the-shelf MCP servers underwhelm in production. Maximizing performance requires customized toolsets.
Midsize Organizations Underserved
FAIGMOE framework explicitly identifies the gap between small business and enterprise frameworks. Midsize orgs need specialized approaches.
Learning Systems Are Essential
The "learning gap"—systems that don't retain feedback or adapt to context—is the primary barrier to scaling AI implementations.
Multi-Objective Focus Wins
High performers pursue growth, innovation, AND efficiency simultaneously—not single-dimensional cost reduction or automation.
"Midsize organizations focus on targeted, high-impact applications with clear ROI and minimal integration complexity. The lack of in-house AI expertise represents a significant barrier."
— FAIGMOE Framework, arXiv:2510.19997 (October 2025)
Explore Our Research FoundationFour Dimensions, Clear Journey
Every successful AI initiative advances across four interconnected dimensions through structured phases
Strategy
Alignment and value creation. Multi-objective focus on growth, innovation, and efficiency—not just cost-cutting.
Key Focus Areas:
Portfolio management & roadmaps
Evidence-based stop/continue rules
Executive sponsorship & resource commitment
Benefits realization tracking
Culture
Change management and capability building. Formalize productive patterns, reduce competence penalty, build communities.
Key Focus Areas:
Stakeholder engagement & champions
Role-based training & competence building
Safe-use policies & exemplars
Resistance mitigation & incentive alignment
Technical
Architecture and implementation. Workflow-native, context-aware systems with learning capability.
Key Focus Areas:
Workflow-native integration
Learning capability & context adaptation
Human-in-the-loop validation
Observability & monitoring
Governance
Risk management and accountability. Federated structures with centralized standards and distributed execution.
Key Focus Areas:
Human-in-the-loop validation
Sampling plans & incident workflows
Federated accountability structures
Agile governance cadences
The Journey: Four Phases
1
Assessment
Evaluate readiness across all dimensions
2
Planning
Design approach aligned to context
3
Integration
Implement with workflow focus
4
Operationalization
Scale and sustain capability
Three Scopes: Your Path Forward
Level 1
Literacy Program
Foundation building. Establish shared understanding, normalize AI use, and build role-relevant competence.
Learn More Level 2
Implementation Program
Proven value. Execute 1-2 pilots demonstrating measured ROI through workflow redesign and systematic measurement.
Learn More Level 3
Transformation Program
Enterprise-wide scaling. Build platform capabilities, operating models, and achieve 3-5%+ EBIT impact.
Learn MoreReady to Join the 5%?
Stop experimenting. Start transforming.
Let's build AI capability that compounds over time.
No commitment required
Research-backed methodology
Tailored to your context
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