6 Things AI Leaders Do — BCG

In today’s AI landscape, only 4% of companies are seeing real returns, according to the BCG report “Where’s the Value in AI?” Here’s how those top AI leaders stand out with a people-first approach, strategic focus, and clear transformation goals. This is about leadership and judgment more than technology.

1⃣ Leaders Do Less: They streamline workflows and drive adoption, resulting in double the returns by focusing only on the highest-impact areas.

2⃣ Prioritize High-Value Opportunities: Leaders allocate 80% of their resources to reshaping and innovating, ensuring they’re investing in areas with the highest potential.

3⃣ Anticipate Impacts on People: Successful leaders prepare for change by understanding how AI will affect their teams, leading to smoother transitions.

4⃣ Core vs. Support Focus: Leaders focus on core functions for competitive advantage, dedicating approximately 65% of AI efforts here rather than on support roles.

5⃣ Combine Predictive & Generative AI: They harness both forms of AI to unlock maximum value, enhancing both cost reduction and revenue growth.

6⃣ Invest in People Transformation: AI is not just a tech shift — leaders invest 70% of their efforts in people and processes to support the transformation.

Are You Ready?: Are you prepared to lead your organization with an AI strategy that prioritizes people as much as technology?

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