AI Imperative: How different leaders are responding to disruption and What to do about it

We know AI is no longer optional — it’s existential. But as urgency builds, the response across enterprise leadership varies according to the lens they see the problem. Here’s what we’re seeing:

CEOs

Worried about disruption and the existential threat posed — and often unsure how to respond. They mandate readiness and approve budgets… but the time horizon is 3–5 years.

C-suite - CFOs, COOs, CIOs

Focused on showing P&L impact and proving AI readiness to the board. They push for pilots, but often without clear KPIs or strategic alignment. Timeline: 1–2 years.

AI, Ops, and Transformation Leaders

They feel the pressure most acutely. With unclear guidance, they rush to launch PoCs — often without a defined target state or measurable outcomes. Timeline: less than 1 year.

The result? A fragmented approach to AI, where siloed efforts create more confusion than clarity — and value remains elusive. The real issue isn’t a lack of effort. It’s a lack of shared understanding around what success looks like, and how to measure it. It also begs the question: how do we ensure every layer of leadership is solving the same problem? This isn’t about blame — it’s about breaking down silos. AI success depends on aligning strategy, technology, and execution across the enterprise.

I believe the answer starts with clarity:

• A shared definition of value
• A real-time view of how work happens
• And a unified path from idea to impact

I am excited to be working with clients and partners who recognize these challenges and embrace the idea of a shared view of success. We all know the path is difficult, but it starts by stepping back and looking at the problem holistically.

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