What are the Cairn resources?

A curated set of AI strategy resources — guides, reports and frameworks from leading global and New Zealand sources — chosen to help Kiwi businesses navigate AI adoption with confidence.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. The curated resources are freely available. For a personalised starting point, Cairn Compass — our free AI maturity assessment — is the best first step.

How do I know which resource is right for us?

Start with Cairn Compass to see where you are, then get in touch. We'll point you to the resources and next steps that fit your organisation's situation.

AI Resources & Guides for NZ Businesses

Resources

Curated AI strategy resources from leading global sources. Guides, reports, and frameworks to help NZ businesses navigate AI adoption with confidence.

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McKinsey: How AI is transforming strategy development

Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize strategy activities. But as AI adoption spreads, strategists will need proprietary data, creativity, and new skills to develop unique options.

UK Govt: Artificial Intelligence Playbook for the UK Government

The playbook includes 10 principles civil servants should uphold when using AI. It explains what AI is – including its capabilities, limitations and risks – and how to select, buy and deploy AI in government.

Deloitte: AI at a crossroads: building trust as the path to scale

The rapid adoption of AI means senior leaders need to move quickly to understand and develop AI governance while the technology continues to advance in real-time. But most leaders are not moving quickly enough.

Joshi et al: Approaches to Responsible Governance of GenAI in Organizations

This white paper draws on a combination of literature review, established governance frameworks [1-10], and insights from industry roundtable discussions with industry experts varying in professional backgrounds and organizations.

Microsoft: The AI Decision Brief

Gain insights and inspiration from thought leaders at Microsoft to advance AI and drive consistent AI value in your org. Read the 2025 AI Decision Brief to learn from chief AI officers and Microsoft executives as they share guidance and strategic perspectives for leaders on the state of generative AI in the current business landscape.

HBR: Realizing the Generative AI Opportunity

Pulse Survey. Embracing Change to Create Business Value.

AWS: The role of gen AI in software development: The art of the possible

Gen AI is not just enhancing software development; it’s redefining it. As organizations integrate these technologies, they are able to unlock new levels of innovation, efficiency, and quality. By repeating key development steps, teams can refine their products based on real-world usage and evolving requirements.

AI Forum: AI in Action

Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on New Zealand's Productivity

New Zealand’s opportunity in the new AI economy

Defining the new AI economy in New Zealand

Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2025

The AI Index continues to lead in tracking and interpreting the most critical trends shaping the field—from the shifting geopolitical landscape and the rapid evolution of underlying technologies, to AI’s expanding role in business, policymaking, and public life.

Harvard Business School: Generative AI and the Nature of Work

Leveraging millions of panel observations on work activities over a two year period, we use a program eligibility threshold to investigate the impact of AI technology on the task allocation of software developers within a quasi-experimental regression discontinuity design.

America's AI Action Plan

“Today, a new frontier of scientific discovery lies before us, defined by transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence… Breakthroughs in these fields have the potential to reshape the global balance of power, spark entirely new industries, and revolutionize the way we live and work. As our global competitors race to exploit these technologies, it is a national security imperative for the United States to achieve and maintain unquestioned and unchallenged global technological dominance. To secure our future, we must harness the full power of American innovation.” — Donald J. Trump

What are the Cairn resources?: A curated set of AI strategy resources — guides, reports and frameworks from leading global and New Zealand sources — chosen to help Kiwi businesses navigate AI adoption with confidence.
Are the resources free to use?: Yes. The curated resources are freely available. For a personalised starting point, Cairn Compass — our free AI maturity assessment — is the best first step.
How do I know which resource is right for us?: Start with Cairn Compass to see where you are, then get in touch. We'll point you to the resources and next steps that fit your organisation's situation.

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