What Separates Successful AI Implementations from Those That Stall?
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The Human Side of AI: A Leader's Guide to Successful AI Adoption
What separates organizations that scale AI successfully from those that stall in pilots? Leadership commitment.
Our research with 193 executives uncovered a clear pattern—AI success hinges on strong, visible executive support. Without it, adoption efforts lose momentum and fail to meet teams' real needs.
What most leaders miss: 56% of AI challenges are human, not technical. Yet too often, the “people side” gets handed off to IT or innovation teams, when it’s leadership that must guide the transformation.
In this Catalyst Report, you'll discover:
Why leadership commitment is the #1 differentiator between successful and struggling AI implementations
The Executive Vision Effect: How clear communication from leaders drives 3x faster adoption rates
Specific leadership behaviors that create sustained usage beyond initial experimentation
The 3 pillars of successful AI implementation that high-performing leaders focus on
How to lead from the front by setting vision, modeling behaviors, and removing friction for teams
Don't let your AI investment become another stalled pilot—get the research insights that show exactly how successful leaders turn ambitious AI goals into measurable business outcomes.
56%
of executives report organizational change and workforce capability as primary AI challenges
"In over two decades of our research, the role of active and visible sponsorship has been identified as the top contributor to success. While many aspects of the AI transformation look different than previous technologies, the critical role of leaders is constant."
—Tim Creasey,
Chief Innovation Officer, Prosci
"Prosci research shows that AI won't transform your organization, but the people who use AI will. That's why it matters to bring your people along in the transformation journey."
