Mellone Blog

Thinking clearly about AI at work.

Practical perspectives on AI strategy, tools, automation, and careers, written for professionals who want signal, not hype.

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The AI Opportunity Map: How to Find Where AI Creates Real Value in Your Organisation

Not every process benefits from AI. Here's a practical framework for identifying the opportunities worth pursuing, and the ones to leave alone.

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Claude vs ChatGPT for Professional Work: A Practical Comparison

Both tools are capable. But they behave differently, and those differences matter depending on what you're using AI for. Here's what we've found in practice.

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The AI Skills That Actually Matter for Early-Career Professionals in 2026

Forget the hype. These are the specific AI capabilities that employers are actively looking for, and how to demonstrate you have them.

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AI in Financial Services: Where It's Working, Where It Isn't, and What's Next

Financial services firms have been experimenting with AI for years. Here's an honest look at what's working, what isn't, and where the real value is.

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Five Workflows Every Marketing Team Should Automate with AI, Right Now

These aren't theoretical. These are the five automations Mellone's consulting team deploys most often, and they work.

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What a 90-Day AI Roadmap Actually Looks Like for a Mid-Sized Organisation

The 90-day plan is a deliverable in every AI Nexus cohort. Here's what a real one looks like, what goes in, what gets prioritised, and why.

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