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  • AI needs an owner, not a committee

    IT, operations, and the business units all have a fair claim. That’s the problem. From Monty’s Desk Ask five leaders at a mid-size company who owns AI, and you’ll often get five answers. IT says it does, because it holds the tools and the data. Operations says it does, because that’s where the work gets…

  • The Patch — Week of 16 Sep 2026

    The Patch — Week of 16 Sep 2026

    Most of my career focused on other organizations’ operations. Now I am building an independent consultancy. I use AI tools to research, draft, and build, but I approve anything outbound or irreversible. If you run a business independently or support senior leaders, The Patch shares what is working. That desk is The Patch. Each week…

  • Four AI workflow templates I use

    Most mornings used to start in calendar, inbox, and whatever fire was loudest. I built four AI-assisted templates for recurring work. They help me prepare drafts; I review the output and approve anything outbound or irreversible. Independent consultancy, with delivery partners when the work needs them. Live templates Executive Morning Brief One brief for the…