Rainer Feest Blog about IT Architecture, Data&AI, Servant Leadership

• Become M-Shaped to Thrive in the Age of AI20. July 2025
  The age of artificial intelligence is here, and it’s reshaping the way we work, learn, and grow. As AI continues to automate tasks and redefine industries, the skills that once guaranteed success are no longer enough. To thrive in this new era, professionals must evolve—and the key to this evolution lies in becoming M-shaped (or… Read more: Become M-Shaped to Thrive in the Age of AI
• Data First AI Second27. June 2025
  Recent insights from Gartner highlight a critical challenge in the world of AI: the vast majority of organizations are simply not prepared with “AI-ready” data. Companies either lack or are unsure about their data management practices for AI, and Gartner predicts that by 2026, 60% of AI projects without this crucial data will fail. This… Read more: Data First AI Second
• Shift left instead of buying a magic data insights platform27. March 2025
  Managing data quality is a business priority. Poor data quality no longer just causes bad reports—it directly impacts product functionality and user experience in the age of AI. Bad quality data in the automotive industry could lead to self-driving cars misidentifying stop signs as speed limit signs, or faulty predictive maintenance systems incorrectly flagging healthy… Read more: Shift left instead of buying a magic data insights platform
• Riding the architecture elevator with a Sense-and-Respond mindset13. September 2024
  I would like to share with you two fantastic books I have read recently. I found them to be a perfect match for what I am doing. Developing a Sense-and-Respond mindset in our VUCA world and learning to ride the elevator “from the Penthouse to the Engine Room and Back” to be successful as an… Read more: Riding the architecture elevator with a Sense-and-Respond mindset
• Stop DOING agile start BEING agile — It is time to heal your environment15. February 2024
  Many organizations claim to be “doing agile” by rigidly adhering to frameworks and prioritizing speed over value. True agility, however, lies in fostering a purpose-driven environment where teams prioritize value creation, adapt methods to their needs, and address interpersonal barriers to achieve shared goals. Read more in my MEDIUM articleStop DOING agile start BEING agile… Read more: Stop DOING agile start BEING agile — It is time to heal your environment