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Full Effort. Flat Results. What If You're Solving the Wrong Problem?

Full Effort. Flat Results. What If You're Solving the Wrong Problem?by: Susan Krautbauer, CITADPublished on: 02/25/2026

63% of strategy value never materializes—not from poor execution, but misdiagnosis. Learn to tell strategy problems from execution problems before you burn another quarter.

Leadership & StrategyGo-to-Market Strategy
Full Effort. Flat Results. What If You're Solving the Wrong Problem?

10,000 AI Courses. Zero Standards.

10,000 AI Courses. Zero Standards.by: Susan Krautbauer, CITADPublished on: 01/28/2026

The IT industry just automated itself—and employers can't tell who actually knows AI. When everyone has a certificate, nobody has credibility. Here's why credentialing frameworks that test competency are the answer.

AI & Workforce
10,000 AI Courses. Zero Standards.

From Digital Access to AI Readiness: Rethinking How We Prepare People for Work

From Digital Access to AI Readiness: Rethinking How We Prepare People for Workby: Susan Krautbauer, CITADPublished on: 11/05/2025

Access isn't the finish line—it's the foundation. As AI eliminates entry-level roles, workforce development must evolve from digital literacy to verified AI-readiness. Here's the continuum that bridges the gap.

AI & Workforce
From Digital Access to AI Readiness: Rethinking How We Prepare People for Work

When Everything Has AI Nothing Does

When Everything Has AI Nothing Doesby: Susan Krautbauer, CITADPublished on: 06/25/2025

78% of companies adopted AI. 80% report zero ROI. Most "AI-powered" tools are just automation with better PR. Here's what real transformation looks like.

AI & Workforce
When Everything Has AI Nothing Does

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