Deploying Without Governance
Mistake: rushing AI deployment without controls. Result: data leaks, cost overruns, compliance violations. Fix: deploy governance first, then grant AI access. It takes one day, not one quarter.
Single-Vendor Lock-In
Mistake: going all-in on one AI provider. Result: pricing power loss, capability gaps, outage exposure. Fix: adopt a multi-model platform that provides vendor flexibility from day one.
Ignoring Cost Controls
Mistake: no budgets or spending limits. Result: $100K+ surprise bills in the first quarter. Fix: set department budgets with auto-stop logic before enabling broad access.
Training Neglect
Mistake: deploying without user training. Result: low adoption, poor prompt quality, support ticket overload. Fix: provide role-specific quick-start guides and designate department AI champions.
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