Enterprise AI Priorities 2026 : Insights from 100+ Business Leaders
Executive Takeaways
100+ Leaders 2026 AI priorities, barriers, governance needs, and partner expectations.
Target Single Outcome
Focus on revenue acceleration or structural cost reduction to ensure impact is visible in business financials.
From Strategy to Shipping
Bundle strategy with core AI delivery to close leadership and technical gaps.
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
Deliver a working prototype or MVP within the first quarter to build the political capital needed for larger opportunities.
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
Provide financial models and credible benchmarks so sponsors can position the investment as a safe, board ready bet.
Prioritize Strategic Leverage
Drive adoption and operational readiness turn pilots into production grade systems that sustain performance at scale.
Be Truly Indispensable
Stay candid and proactive embed AI into daily workflows to deliver reliable insights and measurable progress.
