Breaking Open the Box: The State of Data, AI & Transformation in 2025 - and the Path to 2026
A must-read insights report for leaders navigating AI adoption, enterprise transformation, workforce change and the rising demand for measurable value.
Why This Report Matters
2025 marked a turning point. Organisations stopped asking “Can we do AI?” and started asking “Can we scale this, manage risk and prove value?”
This report breaks down what really happened this year across data, AI and transformation - and what leaders must prioritise in 2026 to stay competitive.
Based on global research, market sentiment, and insights gathered from Eden Smith’s Executive Lounge, Leaders Advisory Board, and cross-functional leadership workshops, this report reveals what’s working, what’s not, and where organisations are genuinely struggling.
Who Should Read This Report
- CEOs, COOs, CTOs, CDOs
- Transformation, digital & data leaders
- HR, People & culture executives
- Strategy & innovation teams
- Anyone responsible for AI adoption, governance or organisational design
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