Hello there,
Last week I spoke to someone facing a familiar wall:
She wanted her team to start using ChatGPT.
But the IT department said no.
And her CEO and CFO didn’t see the point.
This is more common than you think.
So we built a plan.
The “Speak Their Language” Playbook
Here’s the exact 5-step approach I shared with her. You can use it too. If you want your company to start taking AI seriously:
1. Define the Use Case
Don’t say “I want ChatGPT.”
Say: “I want to speed up this task by 40%.”
Show how many hours it saves.
Show the positive outcome and explain the benefits.
2. Translate into Value
Time = money.
Productivity = margin.
Use numbers. Management speaks numbers.
Then translate that into money ($$$ / €€€).
3. Show, Don’t Tell
Use your personal ChatGPT account.
Create a demo using dummy data.
Show what’s possible, don’t explain it.
Make sure to use AI for a visually appealing presentation.
4. Partner with IT
Don’t fight the rules: study them.
Ask yourself:
– What’s our current data security policy?
– What’s allowed right now?
Mention that OpenAI is SOC 2 compliant (study these reports).
Show you’ve done your homework.
5. Start Small
Suggest a pilot.
1–2 people.
1 laptop.
2 months.
Small scope, easy monitoring.
Build trust before you scale.
She now has a green light for a pilot.
And her managers are actually curious to learn more.
That’s the power of asking the right questions and speaking their language.
📩 What’s your #1 blocker to using AI at work?
Reply and let me know. I might feature your story next week (anonymously, of course).
Until next week,
Derwish Rosalia | Chief AI Officer | Financial AI Strategist
Certified Accountant and AI expert with 15+ Years of experience in Big 4, Corporate, and Government Roles.
Here’s a quick but powerful round-up of AI developments that matter, especially if you're a financial professional trying to stay ahead of the curve.
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AI News You Shouldn’t Miss This Week (May 6–13, 2025)
🧠 ServiceNow Launches Unified AI Platform for the Enterprise
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📚 UAE to Teach AI in Schools from Kindergarten
The UAE is introducing mandatory AI education across all school levels, covering everything from algorithms and ethics to real-world applications. This move is part of the country’s ambitious AI Strategy 2031, aiming to become a global leader in the field. Experts say this could shape future global standards for AI literacy and governance.
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🍏 Apple Prepares Custom Chips for Smart Glasses and AI Devices
Apple is developing a new generation of in-house chips to power upcoming smart glasses, AI-capable servers, and future Macs. The glasses—expected by 2027—won’t be full AR devices yet, but will support voice commands, photo capture, and AI-powered features. This marks Apple’s next strategic move to control its hardware stack and lead the wearable tech race.
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🙅♀️ The People Choosing to Opt Out of AI
While AI adoption surges, a growing group of professionals are actively rejecting it—citing concerns over creativity, ethics, critical thinking, and environmental impact. From yoga instructors to communications agency founders, these voices remind us that not everyone sees AI as progress. But as the workplace shifts, even some resisters admit they may be forced to adapt.
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