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Your GPT is a Character.
Writing prompts are just a tiny bit of the craft of becoming a capable AI user. You may try to understand the character of the GPT you're dealing with, and it's not a simple one.
ukrsedo
5 days ago3 min read


Microsoft AI Licensing and The Software Inflation.
And that’s the paradox: you’re buying intelligence, but unless you govern it smartly, it makes your cost model dumber.
ukrsedo
Jun 223 min read


RPA First, Then AI.
"He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying." Friedrich...
ukrsedo
Jun 43 min read


AI Effect on IT Procurement: G2 Explains
Key Insights from the G2 "AI: Always Included" Report (2025): AI is now considered an essential component in IT procurement rather than a...
ukrsedo
May 182 min read


Has Generative AI Moved a Needle?
GenAI is enhancing productivity rather than replacing people.
ukrsedo
May 22 min read


CIPS Global Standard 2030
Mapping WEF Core Skills for 2030 with the CIPS Global Standard
ukrsedo
Apr 234 min read


Upper Echelon Theory (UET): As the King, so the People
UET isn’t just academic - it’s a practical lens. By decoding who represents the countries at the table (their history, values, cognitive shortcuts) and who’s in their corner, you get a realistic preview of how the peace—or any big deal—will play out.
ukrsedo
Apr 172 min read


AI Summary View: Reactive to Proactive.
I tried to step back and consider the broader picture of AI’s developmental streams.
ukrsedo
Apr 73 min read


AI in Procurement: Applying the ADF Test
ADF test helps to understand essential characteristics of data we want to analyse and draw some simple but helpful procurement conclusions.
ukrsedo
Mar 54 min read


Applied Minimax Theory in Modern Politics
I suggest yet another application of AI—an impartial view with ice-cold logic instead of listening to political observers.
ukrsedo
Feb 152 min read


50 Shades of Greenwashing: BP vs. Delta Airlines
Greenwasis a deceptive marketing practice that falsely portrays an organization's products, goals, or policies as environmentally friendly.
ukrsedo
Jan 272 min read


Mathematics in the Business: Monte Carlo Simulation.
This blog will study how Monte Carlo simulation can streamline decision-making with the help of mathematics and AI.
ukrsedo
Jan 123 min read


Preparing for Negotiations with Regression Analysis
This article explores the application of regression analysis by examining the relationship between UK electricity prices and AWS EC2 costs.
ukrsedo
Jan 83 min read


Integrative and Distributive Negotiations: The Dose Makes the Poison.
I want to warn you about the misconception that win-win negotiations are better than win-lose, just like Agile is better than Waterfall.
ukrsedo
Jan 23 min read


The Typology of Management Consultants
This article aims to help readers better understand the consultants they’re hiring—or already dealing with.
ukrsedo
Dec 29, 20246 min read


Negotiating with a Monopolist
Minimax Strategies Promote Rational Decisions by Balancing Profit and Risk in Monopolist Negotiations.
ukrsedo
Dec 26, 20243 min read


Hedging: A Behavioral Approach to Risk Management
This blog post explores how hedging aligns with Prospect Theory's emphasis on loss aversion.
ukrsedo
Dec 19, 20243 min read


SaaS Market Analysis for Effective Negotiations
The 2024 SaaS industry report revealed compelling insights into profitability challenges and emerging trends.
ukrsedo
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Mastering Category Management: HDPE Water Pipe Sourcing Strategy.
When sourcing HDPE water pipes, one of the top-spend items for infrastructure companies, more than the unit price must be considered.
ukrsedo
Dec 4, 20244 min read


Putin & Oreshnik vs. Game Theory
Analyzing Putin's potential actions through game theory can provide insights into strategic decision-making and responses.
ukrsedo
Nov 29, 20244 min read
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