Highlights from Brewster Consulting Group – August 2025 Newsletter

Over the past month, we’ve been working hard alongside our clients to help them streamline operations, improve data practices, and set themselves up for long-term success. And while we’re excited about the progress we’ve made, we’re equally thrilled that college football is finally back, because just like the teams on the field, businesses succeed when they’ve got a solid game plan and a strategy that plays to their strengths. 

Spotlight Topic: Why Master Data Management Matters in the Age of AI 

As businesses rush to integrate AI into their operations, many leaders are discovering that the biggest hurdle isn’t the technology, it’s the data. A recent article, Why Master Data Management Is Even More Important Now, highlights how companies often underestimate the role of accurate, holistic data in AI success. Too often, CIOs focus solely on choosing tools or implementing automation projects, only to realize their existing data isn’t complete, integrated, or reliable enough to support these initiatives. 

This oversight can lead to setbacks or even complete halts in AI rollouts. In fact, research shows that 60% of AI projects are projected to fail without proper data governance and management practices in place. The truth is simple: if your data foundation isn’t solid, your AI outputs won’t be either. 

At Brewster, we’re addressing this challenge head-on. We work with clients to strengthen their data governance, stabilize processes, and mature their practices to the point where AI can be implemented successfully. By focusing on the problem, not just the tool, we’re helping businesses unlock automation without risking costly failures. 

How We Support Businesses in Their AI Journey 

Adopting AI successfully requires more than just selecting the right tools, it starts with ensuring your data and processes are ready to support automation. At Brewster, we help businesses strengthen their foundations and move forward with confidence by offering a mix of consulting services and fractional leadership. These solutions provide the expertise you need when you need it, without the long-term commitment of a full-time hire. 

Our Key Services Include: 

• Fractional Chief Data Officer (CDO) – Provides strategic oversight for data governance, integration, and analytics. 

Example: A manufacturing company eager to automate its supply chain processes realized that critical data lived in silos across multiple systems. A fractional CDO helped unify the data, create governance policies, and build a roadmap so the company could confidently implement AI without running into data-access roadblocks. 

• Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Guides operational alignment during seasons of change or automation adoption. 

Example: A fast-growing SaaS business wanted to integrate AI-driven customer support but lacked the operational structure to scale. A fractional COO stepped in to streamline processes, align teams, and ensure the new AI tools didn’t disrupt customer service. 

• Fractional Project Manager (PM) – Oversees AI and automation projects to keep them on track and tied to business goals. 

Example: A mid-sized retail company was rolling out an AI-powered inventory management system but faced delays due to misaligned timelines and unclear ownership. A fractional PM was brought in to manage cross-department coordination, ensuring the project stayed on schedule and delivered results. 

• Data Governance Programs & AI Maturity Audits – Evaluate current practices, identify gaps, and prepare businesses for AI adoption. 

Example: A healthcare provider wanted to use AI for patient scheduling but discovered inconsistent, incomplete data in its systems. Through a maturity audit and governance program, we helped standardize data inputs, making it possible for automation to run smoothly and accurately. 

By combining these services with hands-on expertise, we help businesses move past the common hurdles that cause 60% of AI projects to fail and instead set them up for long-term, measurable success. 

Insights & Resources from August 

1. How to Increase Production with AI: This video walks business leaders and teams through the basics of identifying everyday tasks that can be automated. Starting small is the key, AI works best when it’s introduced at a manageable level before expanding into larger, enterprise-wide initiatives. Used properly, AI can be a powerful productivity booster without overwhelming your operations. 

2. Webinar - Preparing Your Business for AI Automation: In August, we hosted a webinar designed to help business leaders determine which processes are best suited for automation, how to prepare them, and what pitfalls to avoid. We shared real-world examples and actionable strategies to give attendees a clear roadmap forward. If you missed it, the full replay is available on our YouTube channel.

Webinar Replay Link - https://youtu.be/UcLy1gO91FQ

Learn More About Us and Get in Touch! 

As we head into the fall, our focus remains on helping businesses strengthen their data, processes, and strategy so they can fully realize the benefits of AI. If you’re ready to take the next step, whether through an AI maturity audit, fractional leadership, or tailored consulting, we’d love to hear from you. 

We are here to help you or any businesses you know who could benefit from our services. All our services start with data. In order to build an optimal environment for solving organizational problems, companies must commit to using data to drive key decisions. We focus on unlocking client data to help drive those decisions and then help drive key initiatives forward to accomplish meaningful outcomes. 

 To learn more, head on over to our YouTube channel to check out our recent discussions and thoughts on the ever-changing business world. 

 If you are wondering if Brewster Consulting Group can solve your business needs while unlocking more revenue for the company, let’s chat! You can call or text at 918-917-9099, send us an email, or schedule time on our calendar directly.