Field Note · Transformation Decisions
AI Is a Capability, Not a Strategy
AI should influence the transformation strategy. It should not replace it.
An AI strategy often starts with AI.
Models.
Agents.
Platforms.
Use cases.
Investment.
Then comes the harder question:
What are we actually trying to transform?
What business outcome matters?
Where does AI change the answer?
What needs to change in the operating model?
What should we stop?
What should we invest in?
AI should influence the transformation strategy.
It should not replace it.
The executive question:
What are we trying to transform, and where does AI change the answer?
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