EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 20 MIN
How to Get AI-Ready Before You Implement It with Jeffrey Lambert (#78)
from Exit Algorithms · host Peter Vera
Do you own a transportation or 3PL business doing $3M or more in revenue? Visit www.bizexitgrow.com to find out how we can help you grow, scale, and exit at maximum value.Most tech projects fail in the first two or three weeks, before anyone even notices. In this episode, we break down why software and AI rollouts go sideways, what project governance a growing company actually needs, and how to get AI-ready, with Jeffrey K. Lambert, principal IT consultant and founder of Blue Fusion Partners with 25-plus years leading digital transformations.Jeffrey has delivered 18 global SaaS implementations since 2012 and now coaches leaders on practical PMO frameworks and AI readiness.We cover:– What a PMO is and why companies need one between 50 and 200 employees.– Why poor governance kills projects in the first two to three weeks.– The project charter and core artifacts every initiative should start with.– What AI readiness really requires: cybersecurity, data governance, and unstructured data.– Why change management has to start early, not two months before go-live.– How to drive user adoption with town halls, surveys, and a go-live command center.– How AI is reshaping risk management and proactive forecasting.– Jeffrey's tip: do not chase a single tool, start with your business model and value streams.Connect with Jeffrey on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/jklambert/) or visit bluefusionpartners.com. Ready to grow and plan your exit? Visit www.BizExitGrow.com.Related episodes:– Ep. 77: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business with Brooke Dukes– Ep. 76: How to Implement AI in Your Business and See Results Now with Andrew Brooks00:00 Intro: Meet Jeffrey K. Lambert of Blue Fusion Partners01:02 25 years across defense, IT, and SaaS implementations03:00 What a PMO is and why a growing company needs one04:28 What goes wrong without project governance05:47 What a typical client engagement looks like08:06 What AI readiness actually requires10:08 Managing organizational change and user adoption15:11 How AI is reshaping project and risk management18:20 Jeffrey's tip: start with your business model, not a single tool#ProjectManagement #PMO #DigitalTransformation #ChangeManagement #AIReadiness #SaaSImplementation #DataGovernance #TechProjects #ITConsulting #UserAdoption #ScaleSmarter #SellStronger #ExitAlgorithms #BusinessGrowth #OperationalExcellence
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Do you own a transportation or 3PL business doing $3M or more in revenue? Visit www.bizexitgrow.com to find out how we can help you grow, scale, and exit at maximum value.Most tech projects fail in the first two or three weeks, before anyone even notices. In this episode, we break down why software and AI rollouts go sideways, what project governance a growing company actually needs, and how to get AI-ready, with Jeffrey K. Lambert, principal IT consultant and founder of Blue Fusion Partners with 25-plus years leading digital transformations.Jeffrey has delivered 18 global SaaS implementations since 2012 and now coaches leaders on practical PMO frameworks and AI readiness.We cover:– What a PMO is and why companies need one between 50 and 200 employees.– Why poor governance kills projects in the first two to three weeks.– The project charter and core artifacts every initiative should start with.– What AI readiness really requires: cybersecurity, data governance, and unstructured data.– Why change management has to start early, not two months before go-live.– How to drive user adoption with town halls, surveys, and a go-live command center.– How AI is reshaping risk management and proactive forecasting.– Jeffrey's tip: do not chase a single tool, start with your business model and value streams.Connect with Jeffrey on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/jklambert/) or visit bluefusionpartners.com. Ready to grow and plan your exit? Visit www.BizExitGrow.com.Related episodes:– Ep. 77: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business with Brooke Dukes– Ep. 76: How to Implement AI in Your Business and See Results Now with Andrew Brooks00:00 Intro: Meet Jeffrey K. Lambert of Blue Fusion Partners01:02 25 years across defense, IT, and SaaS implementations03:00 What a PMO is and why a growing company needs one04:28 What goes wrong without project governance05:47 What a typical client engagement looks like08:06 What AI readiness actually requires10:08 Managing organizational change and user adoption15:11 How AI is reshaping project and risk management18:20 Jeffrey's tip: start with your business model, not a single tool#ProjectManagement #PMO #DigitalTransformation #ChangeManagement #AIReadiness #SaaSImplementation #DataGovernance #TechProjects #ITConsulting #UserAdoption #ScaleSmarter #SellStronger #ExitAlgorithms #BusinessGrowth #OperationalExcellence
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