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The predictable arc from prototype euphoria to software reality.
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The quarter our AI turn became a business reality.
You can either embrace the chaos or let it consume you.
Why you need to map the work before you build the team.
Before you automate anything, do this first.
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The exact playbook I've used to build 100+ successful engineering orgs.