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March 16, 2026
Deloitte: Why Business Agility is Central to AI Adoption
Deloitte research shows 70% of leaders are prioritizing agility as AI reshapes strategy, but a tech-first approach risks undermining long-term ROI
TL;DR
- Seven in 10 executives prioritize agility in their competitive strategy over the next three years due to accelerating AI investments.
- Organisations adopting a 'tech-focused approach' to AI integration are 1.6 times more likely to fail to see returns.
- A human-centric approach, prioritizing human capabilities alongside technological ones, is advocated for better outcomes.
- Accenture's 'Reinvention Services' unit aims to create solutions faster and embed AI more easily.
- Successful AI integration requires 'softwiring' – fostering trust and confidence for employees to experiment with AI.
- 74% of organisations report not keeping pace with the need for new skills in the AI era.
- Traditional learning and development models may be insufficient due to the rapid evolution of AI capabilities.
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