4 prerequisites for IT leaders to navigate todays era of disruption [Video]

For its Generative AI Readiness Report, IT services company Avanade surveyed over 3,000 business and IT executives in 10 countries from companies with at least $500 million in annual revenue. Unsurprisingly, more than 90% of respondents said their organization needs to shift to an AI-first operating model by the end of this year to stay competitive — and time to do so is running out.

Navigating this level of change will require a new type of IT leadership skill and business acumen that hasn’t been part of the traditional job description. Ensuring that digital systems work smoothly while becoming full business partners with peers from the executive team is a shift that underscores the expected function of IT leaders today. Here are key attributes of those who embody this new standard in order to succeed in the current multifaceted business environment.

Courage and the ability to manage risk

In the past, implementing bold technological ideas required substantial …