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Why I do not tie myself to one AI provider
The big AI companies are bringing you in cheaply right now. I prefer to spread my work across multiple tools, and I explain why and how you can do that yourself.
In a training about Copilot this week, we talked about licences. Microsoft is changing a few things again, and new features are being added. I also gave my own opinion then, because there is a question behind it that many companies are not asking today. What happens if you put all your work with one AI provider?
I do not tie myself to that. And that has little to do with Microsoft alone. It applies to all the big players.
At the bottom of this article is a prompt you can copy to see where you are dependent.
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How to get IT on board when you start building yourself
Anyone who builds tools themselves with AI will sooner or later run into IT. Why this resistance exists, and why a small, concrete request works much better.
On the second day of a vibe coding training, I first ask everyone to share what they have done in the meantime. One participant had put vibe coding on the agenda of a meeting with the IT team that week. That was not well received, there was some serious opposition. Another participant also did not get any further at work. They just built a website about music instead, just to be able to learn.
I actually hear that in every group. And I understand the people in IT too. So I want to explain how I see it, and what I would do.
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The EPIC Method: from AI strategy to daily practice
Four habits that turn an AI strategy into daily practice, for individuals, teams and entire organisations.
EPIC is how you turn strategy into daily practice. It works for individuals, teams and entire organisations.
At the bottom of this article you will find a prompt that lets you apply the four habits to a single task straight away.
Why strategy alone is not enough
Most AI adoption programmes fail for the same reason most change programmes fail: they focus on the tools and forget the people. EPIC turns that around. You do not start with a project, but with the work you already do. Four habits: Everyday tasks, Pair learning, Iterative feedback and Continuous improvement.
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The Superworker Model: five levels of working with AI
From Status Quo to Elevate: five levels that show how professionals and teams grow their relationship with AI, and what each level requires of people.
The Superworker Model maps out five levels of how professionals and teams grow their relationship with AI. It is not about speed or efficiency. It is about what becomes possible at each level, and what each level requires of the people in the system.
At the bottom of this article you will find a prompt to map out your own work task by task.
A map, not a ladder
The five levels are called Status Quo, Optimize, Redesign, Reinvent and Elevate. The model is not a ladder you climb once. It is a map of possibilities. Different parts of your work can be at different levels. The goal is not to reach the highest level everywhere, but to consciously choose where you put your energy and attention.
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About Steff: AI adoption expert, trainer and author
25+ years of experience, 5,000+ participants, 100+ organisations, 5+ books. As a Belgian AI adoption expert, Steff VanHaverbeke connects technology and people.
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AI adoption: strategy for teams and organisations
A practical framework for AI adoption in organisations. The Superworker Model maps out five levels of AI maturity, the EPIC Method puts it into practice.
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AI Builder Hackathon
Hands-on hackathon for freelancers, entrepreneurs and founders. On 18 and 19 January 2027 at Hoeve Hestia from idea to working prototype, with guidance.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions Steff VanHaverbeke gets most often: about her work, the learning space, AI in practice, GEO and working together.
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Leap: take a leap forward with AI, with coaching from Steff
You know what AI can do, but on your own it goes too slowly. In Leap you get a year of coaching and support from Steff VanHaverbeke, together with a small group, and the complete Leverage toolbox included.
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Meet Steff: let's start a conversation
Schedule a conversation with Steff VanHaverbeke about AI adoption, workshops, coaching or a keynote. Based in Belgium, active across Europe.
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References: organisations I worked with
Companies, governments and organisations for which Steff VanHaverbeke provided training, workshops, coaching and facilitation, from Proximus and Colruyt Group to VDAB and the Flemish government.
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Techniques: the toolbox behind my approach
The techniques Steff VanHaverbeke uses for AI adoption: NLP, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindscaping, systems thinking, facilitation, visual thinking and storytelling.