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Why AI Adoption Is Really About People, Not Tech
AI is everywhere, yet many organizations still struggle to motivate people to actually use it. The problem isn’t the technology, it’s human behavior. Understanding these human barriers is the difference between AI pilots that stall and adoption that can truly scale. A recent Harvard Business Review article, Why People Resist Embracing AI, makes the case…
What Innovation and Creativity Really Are (And Why It Matters)
From federal agencies to Fortune 500 companies, innovation has become a top priority. Corporate R&D spending reached a record $1.3 trillion in 2024 (WIPO, 2025), and 83% of executives are calling innovation a strategic imperative. And for good reason. Research shows that innovation is crucial for firm survival and profitability (Ugur & Vivarelli, 2021; Cefis…
Navigating AI Adoption with Confidence: FMP’s AI Maturity Model
AI is transforming both our daily work and organizational operations. As organizations adapt to its impacts, there is a need for a clear, strategic approach to its integration and use. At FMP, we believe AI adoption does not have to be overwhelming. With the right structure, guidance, and flexibility, it can be a powerful tool…
Building Momentum: How FMP Uses AI to Deliver More Innovative Solutions
At FMP, our teams are finding innovative ways to leverage AI as a tool and as a teammate. Across projects, our employees are embracing AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Synthesia) to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. AI is transforming how we deliver value, enhancing our ability to think more…
Putting Users First in Government Digital Services
Across many digital initiatives, especially when it comes to large and complex federal agencies and organizations, projects often prioritize technical delivery, compliance, and stakeholder requirements above all else. While each is critical, an essential and frequently neglected component is the user. Whether it’s a public-facing service or an internal tool for government teams, the experience…
Creating the Space for Creativity
Imagine someone you consider to be a ‘creative type’. What comes to mind? Is it an artist in a studio painting on an easel into the early hours of the morning? Is it an author sitting in a coffee shop writing the next biggest piece of fan fiction? Maybe you think of the whole ‘left…
How to Prioritize During Disruption
This month on the blog, we are talking about disruption in the workplace, which can be both a positive and negative for employee productivity. Harvard Business School professor, Clayton Christensen, says disruption creates something new and more efficient after displacing an existing industry or technology.1So, how can disruption be both a positive and a negative?…
5 Ways to Spark Creativity at Work
1. Take a Mental Break It can be difficult to be creative when you’re feeling burned out. Taking a mental break before tackling complex tasks can actually help boost creativity. Read a book or grab some coffee; it’s up to you! 2. Visualize It Next time you need your team to do some creative problem-solving,…