How do I engage with AI and which AI is right for me?
- Contract.Space
- Feb 9
- 2 min read
Ever felt like you're stuck in "AI Pilot Purgatory," testing tools that never actually change the way you work?
In this second instalment of our AI series, we are continuing our journey to help contracting professionals navigate the "how" and "what" of AI engagement. We believe that while the technology wave is inevitable, the goal is to be strategic but not fearful, turning decision fatigue into tactical execution.
What’s inside this episode?
We move beyond the theoretical to discuss how to categorise the sea of solutions and find the right fit for your specific need and environment.
Key highlights include:
Decide strategically, execute tactically: Why long-term strategy fails without short-term tactical execution.
The Rolls-Royce Trap: Why you don't always need the most comprehensive platform. Often, a tool that hits 80% of your requirements for a fraction of the price is the smarter investment.
AI Pilot Purgatory: Why many AI trials fail to reach full-scale adoption and how to escape the cycle of endless experimentation.
The Hidden Cost: Why the real cost of tech isn't the license fee; it’s the "invisible" internal cost of change management and the time your people spend learning new habits.
Prompting vs. Plugging In: Why 95% of your workforce may never master complex prompting, and how sector-specific models deliver results with just a single sentence.
Meet the Speakers
Sally Sfeir-Tait: Co-founder at Contract Space. A former General Counsel and law firm Partner. Sally navigated the legal front lines for years before transitioning into technology to bridge the gap between practice and innovation.
Kenzo Tsushima: Principal of Managed Solutions and AI Programmes at Epiq. With an engineering background and 20 years in consulting, Kenzo specialises in helping global GCs turn disjointed tech stacks into unified, AI-enabled strategies.
A Note on Our Production (The “Human Element”)
We believe in keeping it real! You might notice a slight "human element" in this recording, Sally was battling a bit of a cough during the session, but the conversation was far too valuable to let a little cold get in the way. We hope you enjoy it regardless!
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