Your dichotomy resonates deeply with what I've been exploring in ESG consulting. In my article "From Oracles to Operators," I argue that corporations facing sustainability challenges must choose between clinging to legacy consulting models (internal-first thinking, just outsourced—or, worse: managed by mega-consulting "gatekeepers") versus embracing multi-modal expertise sourcing—boutiques, fractional experts and collaborative networks. The companies thriving in ESG are those who "open the windows," as you put it, welcoming specialized external minds rather than demanding that everything fit predefined internal categories. Your observation that internal-first organizations "learn at the speed of their hierarchy" perfectly captures why checkbox ESG fails. The ecosystem approach isn't just for AI strategy—it's the operational philosophy that separates transformational sustainability from compliance theater. Great parallel thinking here.
So interesting -- yes indeed it's more an identity problem than an AI problem. And of course this affects ESG, which, arguably, is an even bigger concern on a global scale...
To my other readers, I recommend you check out Otto's pieces, they're very insightful!
Outstanding piece, Ari…
Your dichotomy resonates deeply with what I've been exploring in ESG consulting. In my article "From Oracles to Operators," I argue that corporations facing sustainability challenges must choose between clinging to legacy consulting models (internal-first thinking, just outsourced—or, worse: managed by mega-consulting "gatekeepers") versus embracing multi-modal expertise sourcing—boutiques, fractional experts and collaborative networks. The companies thriving in ESG are those who "open the windows," as you put it, welcoming specialized external minds rather than demanding that everything fit predefined internal categories. Your observation that internal-first organizations "learn at the speed of their hierarchy" perfectly captures why checkbox ESG fails. The ecosystem approach isn't just for AI strategy—it's the operational philosophy that separates transformational sustainability from compliance theater. Great parallel thinking here.
Cheers!
Otto
Thanks Otto!
So interesting -- yes indeed it's more an identity problem than an AI problem. And of course this affects ESG, which, arguably, is an even bigger concern on a global scale...
To my other readers, I recommend you check out Otto's pieces, they're very insightful!
Cheers, Ari
Thank you, Ari!
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