This is a review for the book : Opportunity Seized, Squandered, Lost: An AI Business Parable (Amazon link).
A quick note for transparency: I know one of the authors, Edward Vasko, and was sent a preview version of the book and I don’t believe my review would be any different had I purchased it.
This book ranks right up there with classics like “The Goal” and “Adventures of an IT Leader.” If you’re looking for a story that highlights both the immense potential and the pitfalls of Generative AI, this is your go-to guide. Generative AI isn’t just another fleeting trend; it’s less like PalmOS—more like iOS, here to stay and transforming everything. The book masterfully balances the excitement of AI with the sober realities of implementation, offering a GPS-like guide for your AI journey—accurate, informative, and occasionally rerouting you to avoid a collision.
Generative AI is too important to ignore. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand and navigate the AI landscape. It’s entertaining, insightful, and filled with practical lessons—everything a good business allegory should be. Be one of the pioneers who make things happen, rather than someone left wondering what just happened. From strategic planning and security concerns for CTOs, vision and risk management for CEOs, to change management for managers and continuous learning for IT workers, the book provides valuable insights for everyone.
In the AI race, being first might get you wrecked, but a good crew will navigate you to the finish line. This book demystifies AI, showing both the optimism and caution needed in AI adoption. It may also reflect some of the concerns you personally have with the technology and give you insights that mitigate those concerns. Generative AI: Don’t just watch it happen. Be the reason it happens.
Since Ed is a friend, I used Generative AI to create a more fun version of this review. This IS a site all about Generative AI, after all.
Are you looking for an exciting story of swashbuckling heroes and their AI sidekick defeating the evil business overlords with a plucky, can-do attitude? A tale filled with daring escapes, epic battles, and a universe teetering on the brink, where our brave protagonists wield their AI like a magic sword, cutting through the chaos?
Well, this isn’t it.
What you WILL get is an engaging story on how to navigate your business in these uncertain times with Generative AI set to change the landscape of business forever. This book is your trusty compass, guiding you through the wild terrain of AI integration without losing your way—or your sanity. It masterfully balances the thrill of new tech with the sobering realities of implementation, offering insights for everyone from the risk-managing CEO to the change-weary manager and the continuously learning IT worker. Generative AI isn’t just another business fad like PalmOS—it’s more like iOS, here to stay and transforming everything. So, buckle up, keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle, and get ready to learn how to make Generative AI work for you. Don’t just watch it happen. Be the reason it happens.
You can purchase the book on Amazon or these other non-Amazon sellers.
