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Card #c1308IR // #c1308Synthesis

"It would be a very clarifying question for a CEO to ask their CIO: “What’s the status of our data?”"

— In our words · Source: Digital Impact (Steve Lucas)

[Use when]

Leadership is excited about an AI initiative and nobody has checked the inputs.

[Why it matters]

Former Ford CEO Mark Fields applies "garbage in, garbage out" to AI. Many companies announce AI plans without knowing what data they have or where it lives. One question exposes that gap before money is spent.

Filed under situations:When new tech lands in your workWhen the team is looking to you to lead

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