NOTE: This is the original, comprehensive 288-page edition, published in October 2025. Be aware of shorter, unauthorized summaries or abridged versions released more recently that mimic the title of this book. The AI Transformation Playbook is a step-by-step guide for leaders determined to move beyond AI pilots and deliver enterprise-scale results.While many organizations talk about AI strategy, few succeed in execution. This book changes that-providing a structured framework to transform AI ambition into real business outcomes. Covering every stage of the journey, it guides you from defining your AI North Star and building foundational data and technology capabilities to reimagining your operating model, developing AI-ready talent, and governing AI responsibly.You'll learn how to: Identify and prioritize AI opportunities across functions and industriesAssess readiness in data, technology, and peopleAlign leadership, governance, and investment prioritiesBuild scalable and ethical AI operationsCreate lasting competitive advantage through AI enablementPractical, strategic, and designed for executives, this playbook turns complexity into clarity-helping organizations accelerate value realization from AI initiatives responsibly and at scale.