Step 1: People and processes – executive R&R model and AI task force

The mainstay of a successful AI transformation lies in a robust, clear executive roles and responsibilities model. As organizations differ in structure, aligning to a guideline that guarantees essential expertise and accountability is critical.

Just as a football team uses offense, defense, special teams, and so on to work harmoniously, organizations operate through interconnected departments and processes. Data, akin to a company’s lifeblood, courses through these systems, profoundly influencing the overall vitality and efficiency. Yet, like any complex organism, internal politics often affect the health and productivity of these data systems. Steering a data and AI strategy demands a single accountable P&L executive whose sole charge is to treat data and AI as a core enterprise asset and to manage its risks. This leader ensures data alignment with strategic business needs, promotes responsible...