Summary - Deep Dive: Leadership in the age of AI

AI is reshaping industries at lightning speed. But true transformation is not just about adopting new tools - it’s about leadership. Leaders need to navigate disruption, inspire trust, and build organizations that thrive in the age of AI.

In this Deep Dive, two sessions explored how transformational leadership works in practice, and what it takes to turn technological potential into meaningful impact.
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“95% of AI projects fail - not because of technology, but because we dump tools on people without space, guidance or vision.”

• Giovanni Piccirilli (CTO RTL Nederland) shared how a leading media company balances innovation and responsibility.
  “AI is not just a technology story - it’s a leadership story.”
• Jeroen Tas (former CIO Philips, tech entrepreneur) reflected on decades of driving transformation in global organizations.
  “Transformation only matters if it creates value for people, not just efficiency for systems.”

3 Key Insights

• Transformation starts with vision. Leaders must translate technological change into clear, human-centered strategies.
• AI is a leadership test. The question is not whether you use AI, but how you align it with culture, trust, and purpose.
• Impact is collective. True transformation requires cross-industry collaboration and leaders who can connect the dots.

Videos

Transformational Leadership in the Age of AI - Session 1
Transformational Leadership in the Age of AI - Session 2

Podcast

DenkTank with Giovanni Piccirilli