The AI-First Playbook turns ambition into action with a structured 90-day roadmap powered by practical accelerators. Through three phases (align, redesign, and scale) you’ll use tools like the AI Opportunity Mapping, Zero-Based Workflow Redesign, and AI Operating Model Canvas to move from vision to measurable results. It gives your teams the clarity, speed, and confidence to deliver real transformation.
Playbook
The Autonomous Enterprise: How to become AI-first
You don’t need headcount or massive capital to scale. You need AI at the core.
The single biggest reason enterprise AI fails is that companies still treat it as a tool instead of a general-purpose technology. Until that mindset shifts, AI will keep producing pilots, not transformation (and no sustainable advantage).
AI rewrites how value is created, decisions are made, and work is organized.
And you don’t need headcount or massive
capital to scale. You need AI at the core.
This playbook is your practical guide to make that shift - and transform your business to operate, learn, and grow with AI as its foundation.
Why you need the AI-first playbook
1. Replace incremental gains with structural transformation
The single biggest reason enterprise AI fails is that companies still treat it as a tool instead of a general-purpose technology. Until that mindset shifts, AI will keep producing pilots, not transformation.
The AI-First Playbook shifts the focus from tools to organizational reinvention – reimagining your model, workflows, and value creation around AI. It moves you beyond quick fixes to build lasting, scalable advantages that transform how your company learns and grows.
2. The playbook provides a clear, 90-day roadmap from vision to execution
3. It builds a system to scale AI safely and sustainably
The AI-First Playbook helps you move beyond isolated pilots to a coordinated, enterprise-wide system. With built-in governance, clear ownership, and smart guardrails keep innovation fast but under control.
What you’ll gain
- 70 pages of insights
- Your 90-day AI-first transformation roadmap
- Practical accelerators: Steps and tools to move from idea to execution
- Core design shifts in operating models
- Real-world case studies
- Blueprint for creating durable strategic advantage
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Get a taste of the AI-first playbook
"Avoid retrofitting. Most legacy workflows aren’t designed for AI. This is where reinvention begins. Strategic question: If we rebuilt this workflow today with AI from the start, what would it look like?"
Laura Stevens, PhD
"AI-first organisations don’t compete on the same terms. They learn faster, adapt continuously, and grow with compounding returns."
Philippe De Ridder
"Most playbooks treat AI as just another tool to optimize processes, rather than as a general-purpose technology that requires rethinking how businesses operate and grow."
Laura Stevens, PhD
Founder and CEO
Philippe is a serial entrepreneur, advisor, and keynote speaker at the intersection of AI and strategy. He founded and leads BOI, and is also the CEO of AUTONOMOUS, the world’s largest summit for AI innovators. Drawing over 10,000 people twice per year at the summit, he engages with thousands of leaders globally, shaping discussions on AI innovation. His thinking is frequently featured in prominent outlets like Fast Company, HBR, Bloomberg Business, and Forbes. As an advisor to many Fortune 500 companies, guest lecturer at business schools, and keynote speaker, he guides people and companies on how to become leaders in AI.
Managing Director of Data & AI
Laura Stevens, PhD, is the Managing Director of Data & AI, bringing a unique blend of strategic vision, analytical expertise, and leadership acumen. With a background in neuropsychology, business consulting and organizational transformation, she has successfully navigated a career spanning academia, consulting, and industry leadership. As a former VP Data & AI in an international organization, Laura has led large-scale Data & AI teams covering data science, machine learning, data engineering, data governance, and visualization. She is passionate about leading organizations through their data & AI transformation.
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