Weak vs. Strong AI Rollouts

This article examines the key differences between successful and unsuccessful enterprise AI rollouts. It argues that weak rollouts, which constitute over 90% of cases, involve senior leadership simply encouraging AI use without providing guidance, tools, or integration support. In contrast, strong rollouts assign dedicated teams to create documentation, define internal AI-accessible tools, provide workflow examples, and produce instructional videos. The most advanced companies even build internal AI harnesses. The core takeaway is that hollow mandates fail, while solid, practical guidance drives effective AI adoption in business settings.