Shadow AI: The Hidden Risks
Shadow AI is already inside your organization. From security risks to fragmented knowledge, unsanctioned AI tools can undermine your mission.
Digital Strategy
Articles that explore digital transformation, platform selection, and technology planning — with a focus on aligning tools with goals and creating scalable systems.
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How Knowledge Management Evolves as Teams Grow
Discover how knowledge management evolves as teams grow — from ad-hoc fixes to strategy that fuels mission success.
Beyond the IT Team: Making Tech Decisions that Stick
Tech choices like Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace — or when to adopt AI tools — aren’t just IT calls. Learn how to involve leadership, operations, and end-users so decisions stick culturally as well as technically.
When AI Stops Talking and Starts Working: What APIs Make Possible
Most people use AI in a chat window, but the real power comes from AI APIs. Learn how businesses are using AI APIs behind the scenes.
🚴Chasing the Yellow Jersey: Why Tech Strategy Should Be a Long Game, Not a Sprint
Tech wins aren’t sprints, they’re stage races. Here’s why your strategy should be built for endurance, not just speed. Inspired by the Tour de France.
License Creep in Microsoft 365: Where Your Budget is Disappearing (and What to Do About It)
Cut Microsoft 365 and Azure costs. Uncover hidden license waste, avoid overpaying for add-ons, and optimize your subscription strategy.
Death by a Thousand Licenses: Cutting Waste in Your Cloud Stack
Cut cloud costs fast. Learn how to spot redundant tools, trim licenses, and stop wasting money on unused platforms and bloated subscriptions.
What Taylor Swift's Masters Can Teach Us About Knowledge Management
Taylor Swift’s reclaiming of her masters is more than a music industry milestone, it’s a powerful lesson in knowledge management, intellectual property, and strategic asset control. Explore how her bold moves mirror the principles of KM in this real-world case study for mission-driven organizations.
We’re Not Just About Technology — We’re About Mission Enablement. Here’s What That Really Means.
Let’s start with a confession: At FireOak Strategies, we adore great technology. We’re the people who voluntarily organize
Getting Ready for AI Starts with Cleaning Up Your Knowledge
AI won’t organize your knowledge for you — it will amplify what’s already there. Learn why strong knowledge management is the foundation of AI readiness.
AI isn't magic. But it can be transformational.
AI isn’t a silver bullet. But when grounded in strategy, clear workflows, and well-organized knowledge, it can be a powerful force for small teams.
Knowledge Management in 2025: What's Emerging, What's Evolving, What Matters Most
KM in 2025 is more dynamic, distributed, and people-centered than ever. This isn’t just a trends list — it’s a look at what’s really changing and why it matters.
