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Wardley Mapping 4 Startups

Wardley Mapping 4 Startups

By: Mark Craddock
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Unlock the full potential of your AI startup with Navigating the AI Frontier: Wardley Mapping for Startups. This podcast empowers founders, executives, and strategists to chart a clear course through the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of AI, with a special focus on generative AI. Discover how to leverage Wardley Mapping, a powerful strategic tool, to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and stay ahead of the competition. Hosted by Mark and Tom, each episode provides a comprehensive roadmap for success in the AI-driven future. Learn how to craft a robust business model, build high-performing teams, and tackle technical challenges, all while navigating the ethical and regulatory hurdles of the AI space. With actionable strategies and real-world insights, you’ll master the art of strategic thinking, ensuring your startup not only survives but thrives in this dynamic ecosystem. Don’t just ride the AI wave—learn to navigate it with precision and foresight. Your journey to building a resilient, innovative, and ethically sound AI startup starts here!Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • #23 - Anticipating Market Change with Wardley Mapping
    Jul 3 2025

    We discuss Wardley Mapping as a strategic framework for understanding and navigating market and organisational change, particularly within the public sector. We explain that traditional strategic approaches often fail due to reliance on simplistic narratives or overly complex, unusable analyses, leading to a state of strategic paralysis.

    In contrast, Wardley Mapping provides a visual, shared language by anchoring strategy to user needs, positioning components in a value chain, and depicting their evolution from novel 'Genesis' to industrialised 'Utility'. The sources highlight predictable climatic patterns like 'Everything Evolves', 'Characteristics Change', 'No Choice on Evolution' (the Red Queen effect), 'Past Success Breeds Inertia', 'Punctuated Equilibrium', and 'Efficiency Enables Innovation', which drive this evolution.

    By understanding these patterns, organisations can anticipate disruptions, identify opportunities, adapt management practices, and make informed strategic choices, fostering a continuous cycle of learning and action rather than relying on static plans or being victims of unforeseen change.

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    39 mins
  • #022 - Charting the AI Current - UK Hydrographic Office Strategic Blueprint for GenAI Adoption
    May 23 2025

    Charting the AI Current Presents a compelling and detailed case for the strategic adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) at the UK Hydrographic Office I argue that LLMs are not merely a technological trend but a powerful tool capable of significantly enhancing the UKHO's core mission pillars: maritime safety, national security, and environmental sustainability. The blueprint emphasises the need for a bespoke, context-specific strategy tailored to the UKHO's unique position as an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence, its role as a custodian of critical hydrographic data, and its existing AI foundations. Key themes include aligning LLM adoption with strategic imperatives (including the National Maritime Strategy), identifying high-impact use cases across core hydrographic operations and support functions, establishing robust governance and implementation frameworks, and fostering a culture of AI readiness. The document stresses the importance of understanding and managing risks, particularly concerning data security and national security applications. Ultimately, the blueprint envisions a future where deeply integrated LLM capabilities transform hydrography.

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    42 mins
  • #021 - Decoding the UK's AI Strategy, Regulation and Real-Word Impact
    May 23 2025

    The UK's Blueprint for an AI-Powered Future: A Comprehensive Look

    The UK government is actively shaping its approach to Artificial Intelligence, balancing innovation with robust governance. Our new report unpacks the intricate web of UK AI policies, strategic guidance, and emerging standards.

    What's inside? ✅ An overview of cornerstone documents like the National AI Strategy, the "pro-innovation" AI White Paper & its government response, and the AI Opportunities Action Plan. ✅ Details on the ethical framework guiding AI, including the five core principles: safety, transparency, fairness, accountability, and contestability. ✅ The roles and responsibilities of key bodies, from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the AI Standards Hub to regulators like the ICO, Ofcom, FCA, and MHRA. ✅ Insights into the practical application of AI in government via the AI Playbook, and the implications of the proposed AI (Regulation) Bill. ✅ A look at how the UK is fostering AI standards and assurance mechanisms, including the work of the BSI.

    This research is crucial for understanding the UK's trajectory in becoming a global AI leader. What aspect of the UK's AI policy most interests you?

    #ArtificialIntelligence #UKGovernment #TechPolicy #AIRegulation #DigitalTransformation #AIEthics #AIStandards #DSIT #InnovationUK

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    25 mins
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