AI Leadership (Level 9)
Topic Guide · 2026
AI Strategy
AI strategy for CEOs — build a 12-month AI transformation plan with clear KPIs, budgets, use-case portfolio and change management.
Quick Answer
AI strategy is the board-level plan that turns AI from experiments into competitive advantage — with a use-case portfolio, budget, KPIs, org structure and governance.
What you'll learn
- AI strategy canvas
- Use-case discovery and prioritisation
- Build vs buy vs partner
- Budget models (opex, capex, per-employee)
- KPIs: adoption, productivity, revenue lift
- Board reporting cadence
Deep-dive guides
Frequently asked questions
How do CEOs build an AI strategy?+
Start with 3 painful, measurable business problems. Pick tools to solve them. Train the teams. Publish KPIs. Review monthly. Scale what works. Kill what doesn't.
What should an AI strategy budget be?+
For a ₹500 Cr Indian enterprise: 0.4–1.2% of revenue in year 1 (₹2–6 Cr). Most of it is training and change management, not tools.
Want AI Strategy training for your team?
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