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The GenAI Divide: Why 95% of Enterprise AI Investments Fail—and How the 5% Succeed, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
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The GenAI Divide: Why 95% of Enterprise AI Investments Fail—and How the 5% Succeed, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: Despite $30–40 billion in enterprise GenAI investment, 95% of organizations achieve zero measurable return, trapped on the wrong side of what we term the "GenAI Divide." This review synthesizes findings from MIT's Project NANDA research examining 300+ AI implementations and interviews with 52 organizations to identify why pilots stall and how exceptional performers succeed. The divide stems not from model quality or regulation, but from a fundamental learning gap: most enterprise AI systems lack memory, contextual adaptation, and continuous improvement capabilities. While consumer tools like ChatGPT achieve 80% exploration rates, custom enterprise solutions suffer 95% pilot-to-production failure rates. Organizations crossing the divide share three patterns: they partner rather than build (achieving 2x higher success rates), empower distributed adoption over centralized control, and demand learning-capable systems that integrate deeply into workflows. Back-office automation delivers superior ROI compared to heavily-funded sales functions, though measurement challenges persist. The emerging agentic web—enabled by protocols supporting persistent memory and autonomous coordination—represents the infrastructure required to bridge this divide at scale.
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Daily Leadership Dialogue
The Daily Leadership Dialogue - Looking to take your people management and leadership skills to the next level? Tune in to ”Daily Leadership Dialogue" for insightful daily conversations with top business executives, HR leaders, and industry experts from around the world. Join us as we explore a wide range of topics critical to organizational success - from building high-performing teams and developing future leaders, to designing effective employee development programs and navigating complex HR challenges. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies and tools to elevate your approach to people management and drive transformative change in your workplace. Whether you’re an HR professional, business leader, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about the human side of organizations, this podcast is your go-to resource for leveling up your knowledge and elevating your impact. Get ready to uncover the alchemy of exceptional people management! New episodes available daily. Subscribe today!
