AI Maturity Curves and the Cost of Overengineering

AI adoption follows the same maturity curve organizations have seen with ERP. Early excitement inflates expectations until reality sets in around limitations and tradeoffs. This episode breaks down why starting with “we want AI” leads to poor outcomes, how hype and fear distort decisions, and why understanding what your existing systems can already do matters before adding agents, automation, or customization.   Watch the full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/LhvERENSdcA?feature=share    Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylercheatham/  Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kyler_cheatham_tech/   Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kylercheatham   Connect with The Confluencial https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-confluencial   Follow The Confluencial on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.confluencial