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Executive's Guide to Gen AI
Ready to get past the hype? Get started with gen AI today.

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- 28 May 2026
About this guide
Ready to get past the hype? Get started with gen AI today.
Check out the Executive's Guide to Generative AI to see what your industry peers are doing and use our 10-step, 30-day plan to hit the ground running with your first use case.
Generative AI marks one of the most significant technological shifts in history. Yet, right now, only 15% of business and IT decision-makers feel they have expert knowledge in this fast-moving area.
This comprehensive guide will not only bring you up to speed, but it will also help you chart a clear path forward for adopting generative AI in your business. In this guide, you’ll find:
- A quick primer on generative AI
- A 30-day step-by-step guide to getting started
- KPIs to measure generative AI’s impact
- Industry-specific use cases and customer stories from Deutsche Bank, TIME, and more
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