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Published perspectives from Wren & Mercer

Briefings and essays on where AI creates operating advantage in established businesses.

Our view is that implementation matters more than commentary, but commentary is still useful when it helps leadership teams frame the right operational questions. These pieces focus on the gap between AI discussion and practical business change.

Perspective

May 15, 2026/6 min read

The list, not the strategy: Why most businesses are not behind on AI

A view on the gap between AI strategy discussion and AI implementation in established firms.

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Article

May 15, 2026/7 min read

Where AI creates economic value in professional services

An analysis of the five operating areas where AI consistently produces the highest return in services businesses.

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Perspective

May 15, 2026/6 min read

Beyond the pilot: Designing AI for production operations

Why most enterprise AI pilots fail to reach production, and what to do differently.

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