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IBM CTO ? Digitally-savvy and Cyber-savvy Board Director ? CEO Advisor ? Competent Boards Faculty ? Making Purpose Real Through Board Excellence ? Global Perspective, Digital Transformation, AI, Cybersecurity, ESG Expert

The AI Arms Race Just Changed: A Board Director's Guide to Strategic AI Alignment The recent breakthrough in AI development by DeepSeek isn't just a technological milestone—it's a wake-up call for boards to fundamentally rethink their approach to AI strategy and value creation. As someone who has guided multiple boards through technology transformation, I see this as a critical moment for directors to drive strategic alignment between AI initiatives & business objectives. Three key principles should guide board oversight of AI strategy: 1. Vision Alignment: AI strategy must be inextricably linked to business strategy. The DeepSeek breakthrough demonstrates that technical capability alone doesn't guarantee competitive advantage. Boards must ensure management teams are building AI initiatives that directly support core business objectives, respond to market conditions, and address competitive pressures. The question isn't just "What can AI do?" but "How does AI advance our strategic goals?" 2. Value-Risk Portfolio Management: With AI capabilities potentially becoming more accessible through distillation, boards need to push management beyond the "bigger is better" mindset. Focus should shift to identifying & prioritizing concrete, business-driven AI initiatives that create sustainable competitive advantages. This means developing a balanced portfolio that: ??- Targets specific value creation opportunities ??- Manages both technological & business model risks ??- Maintains flexibility as AI capabilities evolve ??- Protects intellectual property while leveraging open innovation 3. Dynamic Strategy Evolution: The pace of AI advancement demands an agile approach to strategy. Boards should establish regular review cycles that: ??- Align AI initiatives with evolving business strategies ??- Seek synergies across digital/IT and data analytics strategies ??- Adjust the AI operating model based on market feedback ??- Scale successful pilots while quickly pivoting from unsuccessful ones The implications for governance are profound. Boards must ensure management teams are building mature AI operating models that can execute on strategy while remaining adaptable: - Clear metrics for measuring AI initiative success - Robust risk management frameworks - Talent development strategies - Data governance policies that enable innovation while ensuring compliance As directors, we must push beyond oversight of individual AI projects to ensure cohesive strategic alignment. The DeepSeek breakthrough suggests that competitive advantage will flow not to those who simply invest the most in AI, but to those who most effectively integrate AI capabilities into their business strategy & execution. How is your board ensuring strategic alignment of AI initiatives? #CEO #KSgems #BoardOversight #CIO #CTO #CISO #AI Nora M. Denzel https://lnkd.in/eGHwmiQ4

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Boards must lead on alignment of AI initiatives and business strategy, risk management, talent development and the necessary culture of innovation and effectiveness. Thank you Khwaja Shaik

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