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How to Champion AI as an Executive
AI is advancing faster than any previous technology shift, and its ability to impact nearly every business function makes adoption both exciting and challenging. Overcoming these hurdles requires AI champions in each

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- 5 Aug 2026
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AI is advancing faster than any previous technology shift, and its ability to impact nearly every business function makes adoption both exciting and challenging. Overcoming these hurdles requires AI champions in each organization, who do more than introduce new technology. They bridge gaps between teams, translate AI’s potential into real business value, and drive cultural shifts that make adoption sustainable.
In this guide, author Ashok Manthena discusses how becoming an AI champion goes beyond mastering technical skills and requires developing a mindset centered on continuous learning and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
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