The Hidden AI Skill 95% of Leaders Still Miss
By Dr. Hernani Costa — Jul 4, 2025
Why "Translation" Now Beats Prompt Engineering?
Good morning, First AI Movers—
In 2025, AI-generated insights are cheap and everywhere. But here’s the real edge: the leaders winning today aren’t just prompt engineers—they’re "AI Translators." They bridge the gap between what AI reveals and what teams actually do.
Why Does This Matter?
- Insight Inflation: According to McKinsey, a significant "AI paradox" is highlighted. While more than three-quarters of organizations now use AI in at least one business function, few are seeing a meaningful impact on their bottom line. This demonstrates that widesp…
The Hidden AI Skill 95% of Leaders Still Miss
By Dr. Hernani Costa — Jul 4, 2025
Why "Translation" Now Beats Prompt Engineering?
Good morning, First AI Movers—
In 2025, AI-generated insights are cheap and everywhere. But here’s the real edge: the leaders winning today aren’t just prompt engineers—they’re "AI Translators." They bridge the gap between what AI reveals and what teams actually do.
Why Does This Matter?
- Insight Inflation: According to McKinsey, a significant "AI paradox" is highlighted. While more than three-quarters of organizations now use AI in at least one business function, few are seeing a meaningful impact on their bottom line. This demonstrates that widespread AI activity is not yet translating into widespread value, creating a flood of possibilities without a clear execution path.
- Execution Gap: Gartner’s analysis highlights a critical "execution gap," indicating that the business value of AI is often lost when implementation is not tied to specific, well-defined use cases. Many companies stall at the "what now?" stage because they pursue technology-led pilots rather than a strategic approach that addresses business outcomes, operational readiness, and cost management from the outset.
- Competitive Edge: Companies that turn insights into action significantly faster are more likely to surpass their competitors.
The "So What?" Framework (Preview):
- Implication: Translate stats into business risk or upside.
- Decision Trigger: Define thresholds that trigger pre-approved actions.
- Action Architecture: Assign owners, metrics, and timelines.
Your Move: Pick one AI report today. Ask: "So what?" What does this mean for our business? What’s the next step? Want the full framework and real-world templates? Unlock the complete "AI Translation" playbook and join our Pro tier for exclusive, actionable guides.
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Written by Dr Hernani Costa and originally published at First AI Movers. Subscribe to the First AI Movers Newsletter for daily, no‑fluff AI business insights, practical and compliant AI playbooks for EU SME leaders. First AI Movers is part of Core Ventures.