Artificial intelligence may be the most transformative technology of our generation, yet it's failing spectacularly inside most organizations. According to data from MIT, 95 percent of AI projects deliver zero returns. Meanwhile, 79 percent of U.S. CEOs believe that if they don't generate AI ROI within the next two years, they'll lose their jobs. That combination, pressure without clarity, has created what management consultant David Yunger calls "an existential moment for every leader."
"Leaders are being told they're 95 percent likely to fail, but if they don't succeed, they're out," says Yunger, co-founder of Vaital, a Seattle-based AI strategy and solutions firm. "It's no wonder people are paralyzed. They don't have a plan, they don't have a team, and they're staring at what feels like an impossible task."
