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What Leaders Expect in 2026?

Based on a survey of 100+ business leaders

Executive Takeaways

100+ Leaders 2026 AI priorities, barriers, governance needs, and partner expectations.
Target Single Outcome

Target Single Outcome

Focus on revenue acceleration or structural cost reduction to ensure impact is visible in business financials.

From Strategy to Shipping

From Strategy to Shipping

Bundle strategy with core AI delivery to close leadership and technical gaps.

Target High Velocity Wins

Target High Velocity Wins

Go after repetitive task automation and high stakes forecasting to eliminate manual effort and improve quarterly predictability.

Prove Value This Quarter

Prove Value This Quarter

Deliver a working prototype or MVP within the first quarter to build the political capital needed for larger opportunities.

DeRisk the Proposal

DeRisk the Proposal

Link value to clear business metrics and scope the technical complexity to what the team can realistically execute.

Equip the Internal Champion

Equip the Internal Champion

Provide financial models and credible benchmarks so sponsors can position the investment as a safe, board ready bet.

Prioritize Strategic Leverage

Prioritize Strategic Leverage

Drive adoption and operational readiness turn pilots into production grade systems that sustain performance at scale.

Be Truly Indispensable

Be Truly Indispensable

Stay candid and proactive embed AI into daily workflows to deliver reliable insights and measurable progress.

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What Leaders Expect in 2026?

Based on a survey of 100+ business leaders