"Companies that use the Critical 7 framework are 4x more likely to get their AI initiatives off the ground. Once they're up and running, success builds on itself to accelerate AI-driven transformation."
– Oz Dogan, President of Solutions & Service Lines
The AI boom is here– —but most organizations are still stuck in pilot purgatory. In working with hundreds of enterprises, Blend has identified the seven most critical barriers to AI success. From strategy misalignment and data fragmentation to talent gaps and trust issues, The Critical 7 lays out a path to move from experimentation to enterprise-scale impact. This guide is built for leaders who want to connect AI to business value, enable innovation across teams, and future-proof their organizations in the age of intelligent automation.
If you're leading or influencing AI adoption at your organization, this is your shortcut to scaling smarter. Backed by insights from hundreds of enterprise engagements, The Critical 7 gives you a clear, actionable framework to overcome common pitfalls and accelerate value. Whether you're navigating talent shortages, data challenges, or executive misalignment—this guide helps you move forward with confidence.
"Companies that use the Critical 7 framework are 4x more likely to get their AI initiatives off the ground. Once they're up and running, success builds on itself to accelerate AI-driven transformation."
– Oz Dogan, President of Solutions & Service Lines
The AI boom is here– —but most organizations are still stuck in pilot purgatory. In working with hundreds of enterprises, Blend has identified the seven most critical barriers to AI success. From strategy misalignment and data fragmentation to talent gaps and trust issues, The Critical 7 lays out a path to move from experimentation to enterprise-scale impact. This guide is built for leaders who want to connect AI to business value, enable innovation across teams, and future-proof their organizations in the age of intelligent automation.
If you're leading or influencing AI adoption at your organization, this is your shortcut to scaling smarter. Backed by insights from hundreds of enterprise engagements, The Critical 7 gives you a clear, actionable framework to overcome common pitfalls and accelerate value. Whether you're navigating talent shortages, data challenges, or executive misalignment—this guide helps you move forward with confidence.