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The Executive Guide to Prioritizing Technical Projects Strategically
Technical leaders rarely suffer from a lack of ideas. The real headache is deciding what deserves attention first when every initiative looks urgent, strategic, and overdue at the same time. A modern executive who owns technology is navigating customer expectations, security threats, regulatory pressure, AI opportunities, and a backlog that never seems to shrink. This guide is written for that executive reality. The goal is not to give you another theoretical framework, but a
Kurt Smith
5 days ago10 min read


Data Quality as a Competitive Advantage: The 2026 Playbook
Data is no longer a back-office function. It's the backbone of competitive decision-making, automation, customer experiences, and innovation. The difference between companies that lead and those that lag is increasingly defined by one critical factor: the quality of their data. From generative AI to real-time analytics, today’s technology stack demands more than volume. It demands reliability. Unfortunately, many enterprises are still operating on fragmented architectures, in
Kurt Smith
Nov 185 min read


From Data Chaos to Clarity: Building a Unified Data Strategy That Delivers ROI
Data has become one of the most valuable resources in the modern enterprise, yet for many organizations, it's also the most underutilized. Between disconnected systems, ungoverned silos, and legacy infrastructure, most companies face what can only be described as data chaos. The symptoms are familiar: inconsistent reporting, delayed insights, underperforming AI initiatives, and frustrated decision-makers. The root cause? A fragmented approach to data management. Building a un
Kurt Smith
Nov 134 min read


Governance and Compliance in AI-Driven Enterprises
Boards want outcomes, regulators want controls, and teams want clarity. AI accelerates value, but it also compresses risk timelines, magnifies data exposure, and introduces model behavior that can drift without warning. Customers expect responsible AI and auditors expect evidence. Leadership needs a plan that shows how AI risk is identified, measured, monitored, and reported in language the business understands. At Working Excellence, we simplify the complexity of cybersecuri
Kurt Smith
Nov 117 min read


Working Excellence CISO James Gorman Named a Top Global CISO for 2025 by Cyber Defense Magazine
Reston, VA, November 5, 2025 – Working Excellence announced today that James Gorman, Chief Information Security Officer , has been recognized by Cyber Defense Magazine as one of the Top Global CISOs for 2025 . The recognition was presented at CyberDefenseCon 2025 , one of the world’s leading gatherings of cybersecurity executives and industry innovators. The Top Global CISOs list honors leaders who are redefining cybersecurity through trust, strategy, and innovation. Gorm
Kurt Smith
Nov 53 min read


Intelligent Automation: AI Agents in Enterprise Workflows
Enterprises everywhere are striving to balance speed, accuracy, and innovation while managing an ocean of repetitive work and fragmented systems. Intelligent automation has emerged as the bridge between human creativity and digital precision, with AI agents redefining how workflows operate across departments, systems, and processes. AI agents aren’t just automated scripts. They are adaptive digital teammates that interpret data, make decisions, and act across platforms. When
Kurt Smith
Oct 284 min read


Cloud Migrations for AI-Driven Enterprises
Cloud migration has become the forcing function for AI ambitions, the moment a company decides whether intelligence will be a built-in advantage or something bolted on later. Many teams feel the squeeze of rising costs, brittle legacy stacks, and fragmented data that slows every initiative. Others are under pressure to ship GenAI features without the foundations to support them. This guide lays out a clear, practical path to migrate with confidence, reduce technical debt, an
Kurt Smith
Oct 237 min read


Enterprise Data Architecture: Building a Scalable AI Foundation
Every organization sitting on a mountain of untapped data is facing the same reality: without the right architecture, that data can't fuel innovation, decision-making, or growth. Enterprises know they need to modernize, yet too often they're stuck with rigid, fragmented systems that don't scale, don't talk to each other, and don't support the demands of AI. This isn't just a technology challenge, it's a strategic one. Data architecture is the bedrock of every modern digital
Kurt Smith
Oct 215 min read


Data Governance for AI: Enabling Trustworthy Insight
Every business leader today feels the pressure to scale AI quickly, but many also feel the uncertainty that comes with it. How do you unlock innovation without losing control? How can you trust insights generated by algorithms you can’t fully explain? These are not small questions, and they are exactly why data governance for AI has become one of the most important disciplines in modern enterprise management. AI has changed how organizations think about data. Models are no l
Kurt Smith
Oct 165 min read


AI Agents for Business: Driving Data-First Transformation
Enterprises today are expected to make decisions faster, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and keep operations running flawlessly around the clock. The competitive landscape rewards organizations that can turn data into action at scale. AI agents are now at the center of that shift , helping businesses evolve from manual execution to intelligent, autonomous performance. Unlocking the Value of Intelligent Autonomy Enterprises are discovering that traditional automation
Kurt Smith
Oct 144 min read


Cybersecurity for M&A: Due-Diligence Best Practices
Mergers and acquisitions are milestones that can redefine a company’s trajectory. Yet, behind every exciting deal lies a web of risks...
Kurt Smith
Oct 85 min read


Secure Data Strategy: Integrating Cyber Risk into Data Roadmaps
Enterprises today are sitting on enormous volumes of data, but few have the structures in place to keep that data both usable and secure....
Kurt Smith
Oct 14 min read


vCISO Services: Executive Security Leadership on Demand
Modern enterprises face a volatile mix of threats, regulatory pressure, and a growing need for cybersecurity accountability at the...
Kurt Smith
Sep 245 min read


AI-Powered Data Analytics: Closing the Insight-to-Action Gap
Enterprises generate oceans of data every day, but the real challenge lies in moving from raw numbers to decisions that truly shape...
Kurt Smith
Sep 165 min read


Custom AI Agent Development vs. Off-the-Shelf Platforms
The race to integrate artificial intelligence into business operations has become one of the defining challenges for leaders across...
Kurt Smith
Sep 105 min read


Strategic Data Monetization: Turning Insights into Revenue
Every modern enterprise collects data. But few know how to turn that data into actual, measurable revenue . Strategic data monetization...
Kurt Smith
Aug 284 min read


AI's Evolving Role: Reshaping Work and the Workforce
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the modern workplace, prompting leaders to re-evaluate how work is done, how talent is...
Jerry Garcia
Aug 212 min read


Lufthansa Cultivates Data-Driven Leaders to Accelerate Transformation
Lufthansa is pioneering a new approach to data-driven transformation by focusing on developing its leadership ranks. Recognizing that...
Jerry Garcia
Aug 192 min read


AI Agents for Business: Achieving Scalable, Intelligent Operations
The modern enterprise isn't just digitizing processes; it's reimagining how work gets done. Traditional automation tools can only go so...
Kurt Smith
Aug 74 min read


AI-Enhanced Threat Detection: Integrating ML into SOC Workflows
Modern security operations centers (SOCs) face an unprecedented volume and velocity of threats. Traditional rule-based detection methods,...
Kurt Smith
Aug 55 min read
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