In the second chapter of Boardrooms in Transition, former Deloitte Global CIO and seasoned board director Larry Quinlan explores what it means to govern in an AI-driven world. Drawing on decades of experience leading technology transformations, Larry argues that AI is not simply a productivity tool—it is a force that could fundamentally reshape business models, risk profiles, and competitive advantage.

We also discuss:

• Why speed—not technology—is the defining challenge of the AI era

• How boards should rethink risk and strategy in an AI-driven world

• Why governing AI is different from directing IT implementation

• The role of data, cyber resilience, and board education

• The human capacity required to absorb transformational change

• Why optimism—not fear—should guide leaders through the AI transition

As the series continues, Larry reminds us that velocity is ultimately a human problem. Organizations rarely fail because technology moves too quickly. They fail because people, processes, and governance cannot adapt at the same pace.

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Acknowledgments
Special thanks to Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer Wayne Escoffery for lending his music to the soundtrack of Boardrooms in Transition. A member of the Yale School of Music faculty and one of the leading voices in contemporary jazz, Wayne's work helps bring this series to life. Learn more about Wayne and his music at www.wayneescoffery.com.

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