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STRATEGY • GOVERNANCE
22 January 2026 14 min read

The AI Mandate: Why 2026 is the year every board must have a point of view

Most organizations are still treating AI as a technology project. The companies pulling ahead treat it as a strategic imperative that touches capital allocation, talent, risk, and competitive positioning. Here’s what the leading boards are doing differently this year.

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Tristan Berry
Founder, Digital Sherpa

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Competitive Moats in the Age of Generative AI: What Actually Endures

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AI Risk That Actually Matters to Boards (And What to Do About It)

Beyond the headlines of existential risk lies a more immediate set of concerns around value destruction, regulatory exposure, and strategic surprise. A board-focused lens.

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