Research & Ideas
Technological change rarely stays inside the technology department.
It changes what organizations can do, what customers expect, how work is performed, where expertise resides, and ultimately where value is created.
Research & Ideas brings together my white papers, frameworks, articles, essays, and ongoing research across technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, Strategy and Innovation, organizational capability, and the future of work.
What is changing—and what becomes more important because of that change?
Published in African Angle, this article examines a less-discussed second wave of AI disruption: not simply the automation of jobs, but the growing ability of customers to perform work they once purchased from professional-service firms. It introduces my AI Value Migration Framework, explaining how democratized capability can shift customer demand, business models, and competitive advantage.
Read at African Angle (opens in a new tab)Published in African Angle, this article explores why the next digital divide will not simply be about access to technology, but about how well families prepare children to create, think, and solve problems with it. It argues that the most important AI education begins at home, where parents have the opportunity to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and responsible technology use before children enter the workforce.
Read at African Angle (opens in a new tab)Published in The Star, this article challenges the fear that artificial intelligence will simply replace workers. It argues that AI will reshape work, but the real determinant of relevance will be how effectively individuals, organizations, and societies align human skills with technological change.
Read at The Star (opens in a new tab)Published in Punch, this article builds on my doctoral research to examine why closing Nigeria’s workforce challenges requires more than training. It argues that aligning skills with job requirements and organizational needs is essential for improving employee performance, productivity, and national competitiveness.
Read at Punch (opens in a new tab)