AI Strategy for Leaders: People-First in 2026
AI strategy in 2026 is less about picking shiny tools and more about people-first leadership: clear ownership, a federated AI governance model, data readiness, an operating model that can ship, and a measurable portfolio of high-ROI use cases. Treat AI as a leadership skill, build an AI workforce that pairs humans with AI workers/agents, and measure business outcomes early—because adoption without EBIT impact is just expensive enthusiasm.