Successful Delivery of AI/GenAI: Executive Summary

Summary

AI projects succeed with a structured approach according to BARC research

BARC Research identifies a clear roadmap for successful AI and GenAI implementation, based on analysis of organizations achieving measurable results.

What the research shows

Successful AI leaders distinguish themselves through a structured project approach. The study maps common pitfalls and demonstrates how organizations extract measurable outcomes from AI initiatives. The emphasis is on implementation, not technology.

Relevance for BI professionals

AI projects fail more often due to organizational than technical causes. This research provides concrete guidance for project managers and BI leads deploying AI. The distinction between experimentation and production implementation is critical.

Action: assess your AI approach

Compare your current AI project methodology with the BARC roadmap. Focus on measurable deliverables and avoid the trap of endless experimentation without a production goal.