As we find ourselves in the throes of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, this analogy seems fitting. In hockey, the greats don’t chase the puck, they skate to where it’s going. The same applies to IT leaders navigating today’s AI landscape. Too many teams are being pulled into the AI conversation late, reacting to executive mandates or vendor hype rather than setting the strategic direction. The result? Disconnected tools, unclear goals, and missed opportunities.
It’s time for IT to stop chasing the puck, and start owning the play.