Agentic AI promises new levels of automation and adaptability, but it also introduces complexity in governance, interoperability, and scale. To navigate these challenges, leaders need a clear adoption playbook. This guide gives them a practical framework for understanding what agentic AI can-and can't-do, identifying the right opportunities, and designing enterprise systems that are flexible, secure, extensible, trustworthy, reliable, and aligned with business priorities.

Blending strategy with architecture-level guidance, Cognizant's Babak Hodjat and Sentient's Antoine Blondeau show senior technology leaders how to evaluate readiness, avoid vendor lock-in, manage risk, and prepare their organizations for the future of multi-agent orchestration. CxOs, VPs, directors, and engineering leaders tasked with evaluating, implementing, and scaling AI systems will learn best practices and actionable advice for steering cross-functional teams, setting technical direction, and aligning AI initiatives with business value.

• Understand what agentic AI is and when it creates real business value
• Determine whether your organization is ready for agentic AI and identify use cases
• Make smart build-versus-buy decisions and avoid lock-in
• Lead teams in rolling out agentic AI at scale
• Put guardrails in place for safe and responsible use
• Plan a long-term AI strategy that adapts as the tech evolves