{"id":825717,"date":"2026-07-17T16:33:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=825717"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:33:02","slug":"new-book-the-common-sense-approach-to-ai-cuts-through-the-hype-to-help-leaders-implement-artificial-intelligence-with-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/new-book-the-common-sense-approach-to-ai-cuts-through-the-hype-to-help-leaders-implement-artificial-intelligence-with-confidence_825717.html","title":{"rendered":"New Book The Common Sense Approach to AI Cuts Through the Hype to Help Leaders Implement Artificial Intelligence with Confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">Technology leader Ramon J. Holmes delivers a practical roadmap for responsible AI adoption, governance, and leadership.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/07\/d5e2dce94dfea319f3469669b64d7a24.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>United States of America &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms business, government, and society, many leaders are left asking the same question: <em>How do we implement AI responsibly without getting lost in the hype?<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his new book, <strong>The Common Sense Approach to AI<\/strong>, technology and operations leader <strong>Ramon J. Holmes<\/strong> offers a refreshing, practical guide for executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and organizational leaders seeking to understand AI beyond buzzwords and speculation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Drawing on more than <strong>27 years of enterprise technology and operations experience<\/strong>, Holmes presents a structured, leadership-focused framework that emphasizes governance, accountability, strategic implementation, and human judgment over technical complexity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept&mdash;it is an operational reality,&#8221; says Holmes. &#8220;Organizations don&#8217;t need more hype. They need practical guidance that helps leaders make informed, responsible decisions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unlike many AI books that focus on coding or emerging technologies, <em>The Common Sense Approach to AI<\/em> equips readers with the knowledge to confidently lead AI initiatives by focusing on real-world business applications and organizational readiness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Readers will discover:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>The critical difference between automation and true intelligence<\/li>\n<li>Why AI governance is more important than speed<\/li>\n<li>How to bridge the gap between AI strategy and execution<\/li>\n<li>What &#8220;agentic AI&#8221; means in practical business terms<\/li>\n<li>How AI is reshaping today&#8217;s workforce&mdash;and how organizations can prepare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rather than promoting AI as a replacement for people, Holmes argues that its greatest value lies in strengthening human decision-making and organizational effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;This isn&#8217;t a book about replacing human judgment,&#8221; Holmes explains. &#8220;It&#8217;s about strengthening it through discipline, clarity, and responsible leadership.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Designed for readers from both technical and non-technical backgrounds, <em>The Common Sense Approach to AI<\/em> removes the intimidation surrounding artificial intelligence and replaces it with actionable insights that organizations can immediately apply.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As AI continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, Holmes reminds readers that while the technology will continue to change, the responsibility to implement it wisely remains constant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ramon J. Holmes<\/strong> is a technology and operations executive with more than <strong>27 years of leadership experience<\/strong> spanning telecommunications, insurance, financial services, and business process outsourcing. He currently serves as <strong>Director of AI Enablement<\/strong> for a leading global professional services firm, where he leads enterprise AI initiatives focused on operational excellence, governance, and responsible adoption.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Holmes has led large-scale enterprise platforms, including <strong>NICE, Amazon Connect, Verint, and Salesforce<\/strong>, and approaches artificial intelligence through the lens of operations, emphasizing governance, accountability, and disciplined implementation over technical complexity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He holds professional certifications from the <strong>Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)<\/strong> in <strong>Applied Agentic AI for Organizational Transformation<\/strong> and <strong>Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Recognizing that many frontline workers, small business owners, and underserved communities were being left out of the AI conversation, Holmes founded the <strong>Jakarta Black Institute of Technology (JBIT)<\/strong> to provide accessible, practical AI education and literacy. His work is grounded in a simple philosophy: artificial intelligence should be understandable and accessible to everyone&mdash;not just technologists.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/books.jbitnv.com\/\">books.jbitnv.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>For media inquiries please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fearless Publishing House<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ramon J. Holmes&mdash;Jakarta Black Institute of Technology (JBIT)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/books.jbitnv.com\/\">books.jbitnv.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/books.jbitnv.com_190832.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fearless Publishing House<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Ramon J. 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