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1. From pilot to takeoff
Companies are investing heavily in AI, but much of it isn’t delivering real impact. The problem is scale and follow-through: without clear goals, consistent guardrails, and workflows built around AI, it’s hard to turn momentum into measurable value. The teams seeing results are the ones treating AI less like a side experiment and more like a business shift by reworking processes, tracking what actually delivers results, and doubling down on what works while cutting what doesn’t.
How can you break out of the AI ROI trap?
2. Double trouble
Tax teams are spending big on compliance. Then audits hit, and they’re spending it all over again. Faster reporting and tighter scrutiny mean there’s less time to fix things, but a lot of teams are still working like things move slower. And it’s starting to show. Some leaders are rethinking how the work actually happens, using co-sourcing to steady processes, clean up data and spot issues earlier, before they turn into something bigger.
Why managing tax compliance and tax controversy should be co-sourced
3. Move the needle
The way finance works is up for grabs now. Inside many teams, the work still takes the scenic route, held together by spreadsheets, workarounds and a fair bit of muscle memory, even with slick tools in place. Quick fixes help, but they rarely reshape how work actually gets done. Agentic AI starts to change that by pulling data together, drafting insight and flagging risk early, so teams can focus on judgment instead of chasing numbers. Here’s what finance leaders should understand about where AI actually moves the needle…
AI in finance: the hidden advantage for tech companies
4. Staying in the game
The boardroom playbook is getting a rewrite in real time. Boards are dealing with the same big priorities, geopolitics, AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, but the environment around them is moving faster and in more unpredictable ways. What’s changing is how they operate day to day. More forward-looking thinking, faster decision-making, and tighter connection to the business are becoming essential. Strong governance now means building in foresight, staying on top of risk in real time, and making sure areas like AI and innovation are tied directly to strategy. The boards that lean into this shift are better positioned to navigate what’s ahead and actually shape it.
How boards should rethink governance priorities in a world of constant change
5. Beyond the grid
The utility company of the future may look nothing like today’s. Energy companies are feeling the pressure. Demand keeps climbing. Customers want energy that is affordable, reliable and tailored to how they live. The old ways of working are struggling to keep up. AI is helping utilities spot problems sooner and make faster decisions. But the bigger question is who can adapt fast enough. The companies that rethink how people and technology work together may be the ones best prepared for what comes next.
Why AI-native utilities will not look like utilities
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