Best of LinkedIn: Strategy & Consulting CW 30/ 31

AI continues to dominate C-level agendas with sharp attention on scaling responsibly and managing burnout risks

Studies shift the narrative from generic AI enthusiasm to actionable, ROI-driven portfolios with governance emphasis

Best practices highlight the need to align AI with business value chains, capability gaps, and user behavior

AI readiness is being reassessed not just in terms of technology, but in terms of leadership involvement and operating model integration

Adaptive operating models are taking center stage as organizations seek flexibility amidst volatility

Capability-based planning is emerging as a strategic bridge between vision and execution

Leaders are shifting focus from strategy formulation to embedded, action-oriented frameworks

Post-transformation analyses suggest success hinges on embedding strategy deeply within business capabilities

CEOs are stepping into new roles as teachers and system-level influencers to inspire enterprise-wide transformation

Leadership is being redefined as hands-on engagement, especially in digital and AI adoption contexts

Firms are emphasizing narrative building, external sense-making, and resilience in leadership traits

Engagement models now demand that leaders co-own transformation outcomes alongside their teams

Consulting reports focus on digital reinvention, supply chain agility, and ESG accountability

Enterprise architecture is being reframed as a capability enabler rather than a governance function

AI implementation playbooks stress structured experimentation, leadership accountability, and long-term integration

Organizations are urged to move from pilot-stage experimentation to enterprise-wide operationalization

Global events reflect a shift toward long-term industrial resilience and cross-sector cooperation

Switzerland’s policy response to US tariffs was positioned as a national-level capability reset

Forums emphasized AI not only as a business enabler but also a geopolitical and ethical discussion point

Regional consulting voices are increasingly shaping international policy narratives

Security and regulatory topics are being repositioned as enablers of business velocity rather than cost centers

Risk assessments are expanding in scope to include reputational and ethical dimensions, especially around AI

Firms are launching new advisory offerings targeting highly regulated verticals like healthcare and finance

Compliance is now being integrated into agile ways of working to support speed and scale