Emerging Tech Perspectives

Practical perspectives for leaders evaluating emerging technology in

real-world decisions, tradeoffs, and business priorities.

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A Better Way to Evaluate Emerging Technology

Kathy Kent Toney Published on: 30/03/2026

A practical introduction to what this publication is for and the lens it brings to emerging technology decisions.

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What Is Agent Washing, and Why Should It Matter to You?

Kathy Kent Toney

Published on: 04/06/2026

AI agents are everywhere — but not everything labeled “agentic” is truly autonomous. This article explains how leaders can spot agent washing, evaluate vendor claims, and avoid costly assumptions before deployment.

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4 Things Leaders Should Evaluate Before Saying Yes to New Technology

Kathy Kent Toney

Published on: 31/03/2026

Before approving a new tool or platform, leaders should evaluate four things with discipline: the problem, organizational readiness, ownership, and value.

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