Your leadership team isn't ready for AI. Here's a 90-day plan to change that

"Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey stated that AI significantly influenced his decision to step down, emphasizing the need for someone with the energy to pursue a new transformation of the enterprise."

"Walmart's Doug McMillon also stepped aside, recognizing that while he could start the next big set of AI transformations, he could not finish the job, indicating a need for faster leadership."

"Both Quincey and McMillon acknowledged that the AI era requires new leadership approaches and skillsets, which differ from those needed in previous eras."

"Organizations must develop leadership systematically and at scale, as they cannot simply replace themselves; they need to cultivate the necessary skills to thrive in the AI landscape."

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey and Walmart's Doug McMillon stepped down, recognizing that the AI era demands leadership skills they could not provide. Both leaders had successful tenures but concluded that new approaches to leadership are essential for navigating AI transformations. Organizations must develop leadership systematically rather than relying on individual transformations. A 90-day plan is proposed to initiate this necessary development, emphasizing the importance of aligning purpose, people, process, and technology to achieve meaningful progress in the AI landscape.

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